North Texas
Sept. 9, 2015
Dallas-based Shrine Circus producer drops wild animal acts from shows
An empty trailer that once hauled big cats for the Shrine Circus was the backdrop for the announcement that Dallas-based Fun Time Shows will no longer include wild animals in its shows. Bill Cunningham, CEO of Fun Time Shows, made the announcement in Lee Park in Dallas beside an empty trailer.
National cohousing expert to speak in Dallas
Above, White Rock Crossing in Dallas is being built cohousing-style, with homes facing each other across a courtyard. Courtesy of White Rock Crossing.
Sept. 7, 2015
Green Tip Guy: Use Vinegar for Ironing
"Green Tip of the Week " is an ongoing feature created by Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham of Duncanville.
Fort Worth company upcycles old pallets into green building material
PalletSmart in Fort Worth makes furniture, home decor and custom projects out of repurposed pallets and other reclaimed material. Photos courtesy of PalletSmart.
Sept. 2, 2015
New textbook by DCCCD authors chronicles history of unsustainability in America
Students at Dallas County Community College District will be looking at American History through the lens of sustainability, thanks to a supplemental textbook created by DCCCD staff and faculty.
Drive Green: 2015 BMW i3 hybrid goes the distance
BMW i3 Range Extender hybrid has a 150-mile range. Photo by Rita Cook.
Aug. 31, 2015
North Texas Wild: Citizen scientists document urban wildlife on iNaturalist
iNaturalist is a place where you can record what you see in nature, meet other nature lovers and learn about the natural world. Courtesy of iNaturalist.
Aug. 25, 2015
Local experts say plant native milkweed for monarchs arriving in October
According to the National Wildlife Federation, there are dozens of milkweed species native to the United States, some of which are highly endangered. For monarch butterflies, these are must-have plants because monarchs will only lay their eggs on milkweeds. Above, monarchs feast on native milkweeds. Courtesy of National Wildlife Federation
Aug. 24, 2015
Austin College in Sherman switches to 100 percent renewable electricity
Austin College, a private liberal arts college in Sherman, is celebrating the achievement of a milestone in environmental progress: 100 percent renewable electricity. Since 2010, the College has steadily increased its purchase of wind-powered electricity.