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Sep 22 2015, Julie Ryan

Local eco groups mark Pope Francis’ visit

Sept. 22, 2015

Today Pope Francis alights at a New York airbase and sets out on a six-day, three-city U.S. tour. He comes no closer to Dallas-Fort Worth than Philadelphia, but North Texans are enthusiastically commemorating the visit, and not only with open-air live webcasts of his Sunday afternoon Mass. For environmentalists and just plain folks with concerns for the health and safety of humans and other life on Earth amid pollution, resource depletion and climate change, his visit is momentous.

Republic recycling facility
Sep 21 2015, MINNIE PAYNE

Are North Texas municipal recycling programs losing money?

Sept. 21, 2015

According to U.S. recycling statistics, recycling has vastly improved each year since the first U.S. recycling center opened its doors in 1896, but it has a long way to go before reaching perfection. 

Texas Discovery Garden Solar Array
Sep 21 2015, RITA COOK

Texas Discovery Gardens debuts solar-powered learning center

Sept. 21, 2015

Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park flipped the switch last week on a new 410-square-foot solar array atop a cedar pagoda, home to the garden’s new Natural Learning Center.

According to Texas Discovery Garden’s executive director Dick Davis, the 500-square-foot Natural Learning Center's multi-purpose building is a model of sustainability having been constructed using repurposed material. 

Sep 15 2015, RITA COOK

Earth Day Texas launches 'Earth Day Monthlies' program

Earth Day Texas launches 'Earth Day Monthlies' in collaboration with Westwood School to encourage daily eco-conscious living. Events will be held at local breweries, featuring sustainability discussions. Additionally, they plan an environmental film series with TEDxSMU. The first EDMo event is on September 17, focusing on sustainable food.
Humane League
Sep 14 2015, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Fall brings another round of green fests to North Texas

In spring around Earth Day, it seems every community in North Texas has a green fest going on. Not so, some cities save their celebration for when it cools down in September. Here’s a calendar to keep track of the green gatherings in the coming months.
Three flags flying outside a building with a clear blue sky.
Sep 08 2015, RITA COOK

QTS achieves Gold LEED certification for renovated semiconductor facility in Irving

QTS achieves LEED Gold certification for its sustainable renovation of a former semiconductor facility in Irving. The 700,000-square-foot Dallas-Fort Worth data center showcases sustainable features, emphasizing recycled materials, energy efficiency, and eco-friendly design. As part of a 54-acre campus, the project reflects QTS’s commitment to environmental stewardship and green initiatives.
Truck with lion and tiger graphics, promoting animal rights.
Sep 07 2015, JULIE THIBODEAUX

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.
White Rock housing
Sep 06 2015, Julie Ryan

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