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Group photo of people standing outside a building labeled "Honors College."
Mar 29 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

New North Texas center to serve as hub for sustainability experts

Sustainability advocates from DFW gathered at UTA to launch the Regional Center of Expertise North Texas. The center, led by Meghna Tare, aims to advance sustainable education without implementing policies and will focus on the UN’s goals in education, health, and sustainable communities. Five committees will guide its initiatives.
Group of people standing by a roadside with bags of collected trash.
Mar 27 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Dallas teens compete for title in park trash-off

A Dallas nonprofit's third annual Conservation Cup enlisted teens from local schools to clean Harry Moss Park. They competed to collect the most trash, highlighting the park's litter problem exacerbated by flooding. Conrad High won, emphasizing ongoing cleanup efforts and fostering youth's environmental engagement.
Round logo with purple figure holding a staff, surrounded by text.
Mar 22 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Here Come the Broads: New DFW group to speak for wild spaces

Brenda Armstrong launched the Lone Star Broads, the first Texas chapter of Great Old Broads for Wilderness, aiming to preserve wild spaces through inclusive advocacy and events. The group, led by Armstrong, an outdoor enthusiast, welcomes all ages and genders, focusing on humor and unity in conservation.
Mar 20 2019, Kiah Collier

Houston petrochemical fire out after three days of burning

A Houston-area petrochemical fire at Intercontinental Terminals Company was extinguished after three days. The facility had a history of environmental violations. While air quality was deemed safe, officials warned sensitive populations to limit exposure. Firefighting faced challenges due to reduced water pressure. No injuries or explosion risks were reported.
Mar 20 2019, Julie Ryan

Green activist training for big fights in Big D

Olinka Green at the Southern Sector Rising press conference at Dallas City Hall on March 20. Photos courtesy of Olinka Green.

March 20, 2019

A former youth educator turned Dallas environmental activist is finding her voice. 

Cow standing on a rocky surface under a starry night sky.
Mar 15 2019, MARSHALL HINSLEY

'World Peace Diet' author at Dallas film screening

Dr. Will Tuttle, animal advocate and author of "The World Peace Diet," spoke in Dallas, highlighting compassion for all beings and the spiritual links of diet. Following a screening of "A Prayer for Compassion," the event, hosted by Maya Acosta and Dr. Rizwan Bukhari, featured discussions, vegan food, and a piano performance.
Group holding a "Tour of Solar Homes" banner in front of a house with solar panels.
Mar 15 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Plano engineer used smarts to shave energy usage

Bill Neukranz, an engineer from Plano and member of the North Texas Renewable Energy Group, passed away at 64. Known for cutting his energy cost by half, he shared insights through his presentations and home tours. Neukranz emphasized practical energy-saving steps and was a notable advocate for economic-conscious sustainability.
Two people seated at a conference table, one female, one male, with documents in front of them.
Mar 12 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Dallas activists lobby in DC for action on Superfund site

Dallas activists Corey Troiani and Olinka Green traveled to Washington D.C. to urge EPA action on the Lane Plating Superfund Site. The site, contaminated with toxic metals, faces cleanup delays. Activists seek improved communication and prompt EPA action, as the responsible company is defunct.
Mar 06 2019, AMY MARTIN

Texas treasure endangered by wall, filmmaker says

'The River and the Wall' will screen during the EarthxFilm festival on April 25 at the Perot Museum. Photos courtesy of  Fin and Fur Films.

March 6, 2019

The Rio Grande is not just the border. It is the center — of a culture, an ecosystem, a watershed, a woven history that arose well before national borders and will continue long after the artifice has gone.