North Texas

Oct 16 2015, Jim Schermbeck

Downwinders at Risk: Studies challenge state's indifference to smog

Oct. 16, 2015

(Dallas)—Two first-of-their-kind studies on Dallas-Fort Worth smog, released in tandem today, challenge the State’s assertions that dirty air has little public health impact on local residents, and new controls on major polluters won’t make a difference.

Oct 15 2015, Dr. Pankaj Jain

Guest Op-Ed: UNT prof laments clear cutting by Atmos in Coppell

Above, Coppell homeowners found a barren landscape along Beltline Road after Atmos Energy cut down trees to protect a high-pressure gas line. Photos courtesy of Lydia Goulas.

Oct. 15, 2015

Oct 14 2015, GREEN TIP GUY

Green Tip Guy: Green up your jack-o-lantern

"Green Tip of the Week " is an ongoing feature created by Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham of Duncanville.

This week, Jason and his friend Jacob demonstrate eco-friendly tips for pumpkin carving.

WATCH HERE.

Oct 13 2015, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Veggie Fair to show fun side of plant-based dining

The Texas Veggie Fair aims to show folks there’s a lot more to a plant-based diet than salads. Attendees will find all their favorite comfort foods prepared vegetarian style at the annual fest. For vegans and vegetarians, it’s a plant-based Disneyland, where the vegan cheese fries, corn dogs and cupcakes flow.

Oct 12 2015, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Food waste in North Texas on the table at free forum

Food waste in the U.S. has increased dramatically over the last 50 years. According to a Washington Post article, Americans throw out three times more food now than they did in 1960. Local sustainability advocates say it's time to address the issue in North Texas.

Oct 09 2015, RITA COOK

Kids to learn healthy habits in new ‘Teaching Garden’ at Dallas Farmers Market

From left, Peggy Papert, “Farmer” Kim Aman and Sarah and Lee Papert helped launch the Dallas Farmers Market Teaching Garden last weekend. The garden is named after Peggy and Lee’s mother, “Mama” Ida Papert, a longtime Dallas Farmers Market supporter. Photos by Ashley Tobar.

Oct. 9, 2015

The first seeds will be planted at the Dallas Farmers Market's new Teaching Garden on Saturday with the goal of growing an appreciation for a healthier lifestyle in local youth.

Oct 06 2015, RITA COOK

Dallas woman’s love for animals inspired eco-friendly pest control business

Lin Ellis launched Eco Friends Pest Control after 20 years of working in veternairy clinics, where she saw the harmful effects of pesticides on pets.

Oct. 7, 2015

Lin Ellis will tell you her company’s eco-friendly approach to pest control is good for people and the environment. But when she launched Eco Friends Pest Control in 2009 with her husband Mick Ellis, she was motivated by her lifelong love for animals.

Oct 05 2015, GREEN TIP GUY

Green Tip Guy: Talking solar on the DFW Solar Tour

Above, Kirk Miller of Richardson's home was one of the stops on the 2015 DFW Solar Tour.

Oct. 6, 2015

"Green Tip of the Week " is an ongoing feature created by Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham of Duncanville.

Oct 05 2015, MINNIE PAYNE

Fort Worth businesses to share water-saving strategies at TCU

Alan Plummer Associates, the firm that worked on the East Fork Raw Water Supply Project, will be one of the speakers at the city of Fort Worth's Water Efficiency @ Work Symposium to be held Tuesday, Oct. 13 at TCU.

Oct. 6, 2015