North Texas

Texas disputes NRC's approval of a high-level radioactive waste facility in West Texas, contradicting recent state law. Environmentalists and local groups contest the site's legality and safety, citing risks to the Ogallala Aquifer and on-route cities. Critics also challenge the site's "temporary" status amidst broader nuclear waste challenges.

The NTREG/TXSES Diversity Internship Program, chaired by Rosa Orenstein, aims to boost diversity in the solar industry by introducing underrepresented students to clean energy careers. Funded by the Texas Solar Energy Society, the program offers paid part-time internships to diverse candidates and seeks more industry participation.

Jason Winningham shares the benefits of saving seeds from your garden bounty. Photo courtesy of Storyblocks.

"Green Source On the Air" will focus on food justice this month, highlighting challenges faced by North Texans due to environmental issues and the pandemic. Guests include Dawan Shockley, Tramonica Brown, Marcus Russell, and Todd Collier, discussing community responses, food insecurity solutions, and environmental connections on Zoom.

Texas has enacted a law, signed by Gov. Abbott, to ban storage of highly radioactive waste, aiming to block Waste Control Specialists' plan near Andrews County. Despite this, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is progressing with a license application for the site.

Jason demonstrates how to utilize your garden's bounty by making homemade marinara sauce.

Plant researchers have difficulty finding field photos of nearly half of the 125,000 plant species in the Americas. Existing resources are scattered across various platforms, lacking a comprehensive global database. Researchers stress the urgent need for a unified database to aid identification and conservation efforts.

Mariachi’s Dine-In in Fort Worth offers a fully loaded vegan menu, featuring plant-based Tex-Mex classics like tacos, quesadillas, and burritos. Owner Ashley Miller, a long-time vegan, expanded her offerings at a new location with a vibrant, urban atmosphere, making vegan Mexican food accessible and appealing to all dietary preferences.

Rivian Automotive plans a $5 billion plant on Fort Worth's west side to produce zero-emissions vehicles. Emphasizing sustainability, the company aims for net-zero carbon output, preserve 300 acres, and collaborate with the Open Space Conservation Program. Fort Worth has approved a $440 million tax incentive for the project.