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Industrial buildings and smokestack by the water under a partly cloudy sky.
Jul 03 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Hearing on proposed nuke waste dump to be held in Midland

A hearing in Midland will discuss Waste Control Specialists' proposal to store high-level radioactive waste in West Texas. Environmentalists strongly oppose this, citing safety risks and potential permanence of the site. Concerns include the transport of waste through urban areas and potential environmental impacts.
Pink fluffy flowers with spiky green leaves.
Jul 02 2019, Don Young

Wordplay aids in botany lessons at Tandy Hills

Botanists at Tandy Hills use fun common plant names, like "Hairy Grama," to engage students. Exploration reveals plant names often relate to animals or phenomena, reflecting past human-animal interactions. This naming pattern includes groups like "BODY PARTS," "TERRESTRIAL/CELESTIAL PHENOMENA," and "NATIVE AMERICAN," illustrating captivating linguistic connections.
Jul 01 2019, Julie Ryan

Dallas aims to finalize climate action plan by early 2020

Dallas hopes to launch its Climate Action Plan on Earth Day 2020.

July 1, 2019

Dallas’ climate action plan is well underway, aiming for passage in time for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020. 

That’s according to James McGuire, director of the city’s Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability, during a recent interview with Green Source DFW at Dallas City Hall. 

Gray recycling bin with elephant logo in front of a wooden wall.
Jun 26 2019, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Plano moving supply co. rents out reusable plastic boxes

Elephant Trunk Moving Supplies, co-owned by John Hancock in Plano, offers reusable plastic boxes as a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to cardboard. These durable totes reduce waste, save on labor costs, and offer a competitive rental service for movers, with home delivery and pickup included.
Seated person by a small waterfall in a garden setting, wearing a navy shirt and jeans.
Jun 25 2019, Monique Bird

UNT prof: Kids are learning to conserve water

UNT Prof. Rudi Thompson secured $7 million to study water conservation in Dallas through an Environmental Education Initiative, teaching Pre-K to 5th graders conservation techniques like building aquifers. This program saves $3 million annually and over 22 billion gallons of water. Thompson continues to promote sustainable habits.
Wooded trail with lush green grass and trees in sunlight.
Jun 24 2019, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Buckeye Trail named for local environmental trailblazers

The Texas Buckeye Trail in Dallas has been renamed the Ned and Genie Fritz Trail to honor the couple's environmental contributions. They were key figures in the conservation movement, preserving numerous natural areas and preventing the Trinity River's channelization, thus safeguarding important Texas ecosystems.
Paintings in an art gallery with wooden floors and gray walls.
Jun 19 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Nature-themed art offers respite from summer heat

Nature-themed art exhibits in North Texas offer a respite from summer heat, showcasing works inspired by nature. Highlights include Claude Monet at Kimbell, Frank X. Tolbert's "Texas Birds," Liz Ward's Mississippi River drawings, Helen Altman's conceptual art at Talley Dunn Gallery, and Natasha Bowdoin's botanical installations.
Jun 18 2019, Anna Clark

What can a climate emergency teach us? How to be human again

Dallas environmental journalist Anna Clark reflects on the June 9 Dallas storm in which hundreds of trees were toppled, 350,000 residents lost power and one person was killed. Above, a tree felled in a Dallas neighborhood by the storm. Photo by Dick Guldi

June 18, 2019

When my co-worker said Pilates saved her life, she wasn’t exaggerating.

“My Sunday afternoon class was the only reason I wasn’t at home or in the garage when the crane collapsed into our building,” she told me.

Green bowl of flour with herbs, purple-lidded container on wooden surface.
Jun 18 2019, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Plant propagation is worth digging into, says Dallas author

Dallas horticulturist Leslie Halleck's second book, "Plant Parenting," is a visually rich guide on plant propagation for novices and experts. It covers techniques for multiplying houseplants, vegetables, and flowers sustainably and cost-effectively, fostering beginning gardeners while enriching experienced ones.