North Texas

A grassroots group in Arlington successfully opposed a French energy company's proposal for new gas wells near a daycare. The City Council voted 6-3 against it amid health, pollution, and racial injustice concerns, with testimonies highlighting the impacts on vulnerable communities.

The article provides a guide for choosing electric mowers, highlighting brands like Stihl, Ryobi, EGO, Greenworks, and Black & Decker. It emphasizes the benefits of battery-powered tools, including zero emissions, less maintenance, and compatibility among brand tools. It also mentions robotic and reel mowers as eco-friendly alternatives.

'Green' yard crews offer quiet, fume-free services using battery-electric equipment instead of gasoline-powered tools. Pioneered by Clean Air Lawn Care franchisees like Ellyn and Scott Golub and Christopher Fox, these services prioritize sustainability by using organic methods and solar-recharged electric mowers, significantly reducing noise and pollution.

Transform your home office with eco-friendly practices. Incorporate recycled office supplies, energy-efficient lighting, and live plants for better air quality. Use sustainable products like the Jet Multi-pen, Pilot B2P pens, Auspen refillable markers, and more. Opt for recycled paper, reusable sticky notes, and eco-friendly furniture for a greener workspace.

A Texas A&M study predicts warmer weather, more wildfires, urban flooding, and intensified hurricanes in Texas by 2036 due to climate change. Despite some positive aspects, such as stable river flooding, the study emphasizes the need for climate resilience initiatives, which face political challenges in the state.

Dallas City Council unanimously passed its first climate action plan, the Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan (CECAP), aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions to meet Paris Agreement targets. While many supported it, others called for swift, bold action and emphasized the need for public involvement and partnerships.

The Trinity Forest & AT&T Trail's final stretch, a mix of paved and dirt paths, connects the Trinity River Audubon Center, Texas Horse Park, Trinity Forest Golf Club, and Joppa Preserve. The hike features serene forest trails, wildflowers, and swampy areas, despite development threats, offering a glimpse into an idyllic landscape shaped by nature.

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden, after introducing its first admission fee, will be managed by the Botanical Research Institute of Texas. This partnership aims to boost attendance, enhance education and volunteer programs, and increase funding. The city retains land ownership, while BRIT will manage fees and memberships.

The Dallas City Council will vote on the Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan (CECAP) on May 27. With support from community groups, the plan outlines 97 actions to address climate change. Critics, including the Dallas People's Climate Coalition, demand stronger measures focusing on equity, justice, and renewable energy.

The Trinity Forest and AT&T Trail offers over eight miles of paved paths connecting the Trinity River Audubon Center, Texas Horse Park, Trinity Forest Golf Club, and Joppa Preserve. The trail, though controversial among naturalists, is a lush, shaded route through bottomland forests, featuring diverse trees and wildlife.