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Apr 26 2019, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Artificial leaf inventor to speak at Dallas Harvard Club

Harvard professor Daniel Nocera, inspired by the Grateful Dead's ethos of sharing, will discuss his artificial leaf, a technology for creating fuel and fertilizer from sunlight, at the Harvard Club of Dallas on May 2. Aimed at global accessibility, the event's admission is $35.
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Apr 24 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

EarthX gives sustainability a giant forum at Fair Park

EarthX, founded by Dallas philanthropist Trammell S. Crow, is a large Earth Day festival held April 26-28 at Fair Park, Dallas. It features eco-exhibitors, conferences, the EarthxFilm festival, the Tiny House Village, the Vegan Village, and new additions like the EarthX app and EarthxLeague.
Man with a butterfly net sitting in a meadow with flowers and tall grass.
Apr 23 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

DFW gearing up for iNat bioblitz

DFW is competing globally in the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge April 26-29, observing wildlife. Led by biologist Sam Kieschnick, participants photograph species in North Texas, with top observations contributing to the DFW count. iNaturalist data helps track species and ecosystem health, engaging amateur naturalists worldwide.
Apr 23 2019, Julie Ryan

'Bad' bills threaten Texas resources, environmentalists say

Three bills that threaten environmental health and safety are gaining traction. Courtesy of State of Texas.

April 22, 2019

In this Texas Legislature, while school funding and property tax relief have dominated the news, environmental watchdogs warn that several bills that could affect Texans’ air, water, soil and property rights are nearing final votes. 

ON THE FRACKWATER FRONT (HB 2771)

Rotting apples and eggshells on compost heap.
Apr 22 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Fort Worth launches pilot composting program

Fort Worth launched a pilot residential composting program, a North Texas first. For an annual $20 fee, residents receive composting supplies and access to collection sites. The initiative aims to reduce landfill waste and methane emissions while creating valuable gardening products. Over 200 participants joined in the first week.
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Apr 16 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

North Texans lauded by state Sierra Club chapter

The state Sierra Club chapter honored North Texans for environmental contributions during the 2019 Lone Star Sierra Club Awards in Austin, including Mark Stein for leadership in fundraising, and Temeckia Derrough for activism. Green Source DFW received an Environmental Reporting Award.
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Apr 15 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Skies clear for fifth annual Run for Environment

The fifth annual Green Source DFW Run for the Environment took place on April 15, 2019, with Alberto Trevino winning first place and Karen Benitez as the fastest female. The event, benefiting Green Source DFW, was part of Oak Cliff Earth Day and featured sunny weather at Lake Cliff Park.
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Apr 10 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Conservation stars recognized for Texas projects

Texan by Nature, a conservation nonprofit founded by Laura Bush, announced its 2019 Conservation Wranglers, recognizing innovative Texas projects. Honorees include initiatives for paddling trails, wetlands restoration, water conservation, oyster recycling, reef restoration, and grassland recovery. Each will receive tailored support to enhance their conservation efforts.
Man in suit and sunglasses stands beside anti-radioactive waste sign.
Apr 09 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Bills seek to expand nuclear waste dump in West Texas

Nuclear waste opponents, including Adrian Shelley, are protesting Texas bills SB 1021 and HB 2269, backed by Waste Control Specialists, fearing potential expansion of nuclear waste dumps in Texas. Shelley and allies seek a ban on high-level waste, citing safety risks to Texans and urging legislative action.