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Dallas College to host two virtual sustainability summits

Dallas College is hosting two free virtual sustainability summits. The 11th Annual Sustainability Summit on Nov. 5 focuses on social responsibility. The TRACS Summit on Nov. 8-9 will cover five UN sustainable development goals.

Denton County town honored by PETA for duck love

Providence Village in Denton County was honored with PETA's “Compassionate Town Award” for innovative measures to protect ducklings from storm drains, using recycled sediment control guards to prevent them from falling in. This solution emerged during the pandemic and is credited with resolving the issue.

Nature Made Me: Three prairie guys reflect on their roots

Oct. 20, 2021

As I compiled my upcoming book Wild DFW by Timber Press over the last year, I interviewed dozens of North Texans whose experiences as nature-loving kids led to their current eco-occupations. The result is a series of profiles I call Nature Made Me

Rehab center aims to keep wild birds warm this winter

Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Texas, which cares for over 5,000 wild birds annually, is raising funds for a $20,000 generator after narrowly avoiding disaster during the 2021 winter storm. Many migratory birds rely on heating to survive winter; the center aims to ensure backup power availability.

What to do in nature? Maybe nothing!

Spending time in nature doing nothing can rejuvenate the mind and body through mindfulness. Recent outdoor experiences, such as sitting quietly and observing natural surroundings like grasses and butterflies, highlight the benefits. Practicing mindfulness in nature helps individuals focus on the present, enhancing both mental and physical well-being.

Garland residents fear cleanup won't get the lead out

Garland residents worry ongoing cleanup near the former Globe Union plant won't remove all lead contamination. Despite EPA soil replacements and private testing revealing broader contamination, residents remain anxious about potential health impacts and insufficient evaluations, especially concerning local schools.

North Texans to be honored at Texas Sierra Club Awards

Three North Texans, including Wendel Withrow, Renee Roberson, and Haley Samsel, will be honored at the Texas Sierra Club Environmental Awards on October 16 at Chez Zee American Bistro in Austin. The event will be held both in-person and virtually, recognizing their environmental advocacy.

Afghan immigrant family in Plano gets help going solar

An Afghan immigrant family in Plano received solar panel installation assistance from Solar United Neighbors and Habitat for Humanity. After immigrating to the U.S. in 2015, they partnered with these organizations for renewable energy benefits. The project was supported by RISE Power and praised by Plano Solar Advocates.