Green Tip Guy: There is such a thing as free mulch
"Green Tip of the Week " is an ongoing feature created by Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham of Duncanville.
This week, Jason's guest Kirk Miller shares how to get free mulch from local tree services.
North Texas
Free Dallas seminar to target waste in healthcare industry
According to the book Greening Healthcare, the U.S. health sector is second only to the food industry in contributing to waste production. Aware of this statistic, the city of Dallas waste management department realized that if it was going to achieve its zero waste goal by 2040, it needed the buy-in of one of its largest producers of landfill waste.
Where can you charge your EV in North Texas?
In North Texas, EV charging stations are increasing with 275 locations offering 653 ports. Most charging is done at home, but public stations from companies like Blink and ChargePoint are available. Three charging levels exist, with Level 3 being the fastest. EVs vary in range from 11 to 265 miles.
Green Tip Guy: Putting bats in the spotlight
"Green Tip of the Week " is an ongoing feature created by Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham of Duncanville.
As Halloween approaches, Jason reminds us it’s Bat Appreciation Week. For the occasion, he and his guest Ginger from Bat Conservation International dispel some of the myths about bats and show why bats are beneficial to the ecosystem.
Keller woman says caring for orphaned wildlife is 'labor of love'
Michelle Sager, a Texas wildlife rehabilitator, cares for orphaned animals like squirrels, rabbits, and occasionally raccoons. She runs The Sheltered Burrow from her Keller home, supported by Texas Metro Wildlife Rehabilitators. Despite challenges, she’s motivated by stewardship and nature balance, showing each species' ecological importance.
Famed Love Canal activist headlines Dallas conference
Lois Gibbs, who led the successful 1970s grassroots campaign against the toxic waste dump known as Love Canal, will be part of a three-day conference hosted by Downwinders at Risk Nov. 5-7.
Oct. 20, 2015
Denton County high schoolers design solutions for environmental woes in North Texas
John Klingseisen’s students at Northwest High School's STEM Academy in Justin are preparing for careers in science, technology, engineering and math. But as a social studies teacher, he wanted them to ponder technology’s impact on the environment.
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.
Guest Op-Ed: UNT prof laments clear cutting by Atmos in Coppell
In Coppell, Atmos Energy removed dozens of trees, previously a safety and aesthetic barrier, for pipeline safety. Despite residents' protests and financial losses, Atmos cited "right of way" without compensating the community. Similar actions occurred in other Texas cities, raising concerns over environmental accountability and ordinance inadequacies.
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.