Kristie West, who owns a ranch and bed and breakfast in Pleasanton, has worked to raise awareness about the fatal impact plastic bags have on livestock. Photo by Callie Richmond for The Texas Tribune.
From the Texas Tribune
Aug. 14, 2019
Kristie West was driving down the highway in rural South Texas when she saw it.
The drive from her ranch to the nearby town of Poth was usually uneventful. But on that day in 2017, West saw something that made her slam on the brakes of her pickup.
Two climate researchers say the climate crisis should be a part of the state curriculum.
Aug. 2, 2019
While many cities around the globe are feeling the direct impacts of climate change, such as sea level rise, those who live in regions away from the coast, like North Texans, can find it more difficult to comprehend how it affects them locally. However, both formal and informal education on the topic can help residents in inland regions better understand the climate emergency.
UT Dallas recently added composting bins in the dish return area in the dining hall. Photos courtesy of UTD.
July 31, 2019
The University of Texas at Dallas was recently recognized for reducing food waste on campus.
The college’s food waste diversion program was selected by APPA’s (formerly the Association of Physical Plant Administrators) for the 2019 Sustainability Innovation Award in Facilities Management.