Sierra Club scrutinizes candidates on Texas ballot
The Sierra Club's Lone Star PAC supports state and local candidates on a nonpartisan basis. Photo by Julie Thibodeaux.
Oct. 26, 2018
North Texas
Plant-based fair food is star of Texas Veggie Fair
Tough Cookie Bakery will be serving their popular vegan Corn Dogs, Fried Pickles, Fried Newman-O's, and Pretzel Brats. Photo by Sylvia Elzafon Photography.
Oct. 24, 2018
Texans are learning to love their veggies.
How else can you explain the popularity of the Texas Veggie Fair now in its ninth year?
Richardson author says veg diet expresses 'Resistance'
Richardson author Carol Adams and dietitian Virginia Messina co-wrote "Protest Kitchen," promoting veganism as activism against environmental and social injustices. They highlight the link between food choices and climate change, offering a 30-day guide with plant-based recipes to encourage dietary shifts toward justice and compassion.
Dallas attorney updates popular Texas camping guide
Dallas author and camping guru Wendel Withrow reveals how to prepare for adventure, avoid alligators and escape civilization. Photos courtesy of the author.
Oct. 17, 2018
Dallas-based author Wendel Withrow wrote the definitive guide for tent-camping in the Lone Star State a decade ago. Now the attorney-turned-outdoor enthusiast offers more wisdom and experience in his second edition, released this year by Menasha Ridge Press.
DCCCD Sustainability Summit to focus on U.N. sustainability goals
The theme of DCCCD's Sustainability Summit this year is the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
Oct. 17, 2018
Dallas County Community College District wants to introduce North Texans to keys for achieving international sustainability goals.
Local greenies to be feted at Green Source DFW Awards
Celebrate local environmental heroes at the 7th annual Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards on Nov. 15 at the Dallas Arboretum. Categories include Environmental Reporting, Innovation, Conservation Activist, Green Project, and Volunteer of the Year. The event features dinner, entertainment, and specialty awards.
North Texas teens tackle ocean trash with robots
North Texas students participate in a national robotics competition to address ocean sustainability, designing robots to tackle plastic waste. The BEST Robotics program, which promotes STEM education, involves creating robots for cleaning tasks, along with comprehensive student engagement in engineering projects, research, and community awareness on environmental issues.
Fort Worth landscaper launches online native plant store
A Fort Worth woman, Agnieszka “Anna” Hurst, launched Eco Blossom Nursery, an online store selling native and well-adapted plants. Aimed at environmental conservation and beautifying North Texas yards, these plants offer wildlife habitat, require minimal resources, and support local ecosystems while donating to local nonprofits.
DFW air network gets green light from Dallas committee
The North Texas Clean Air Network was unanimously approved by Dallas City Council’s Quality of Life Committee to go to the full Council for consideration in December. Images courtesy of DFW ARC.
Oct. 3, 2018
Good news for North Texas lungs! Last week, a local consortium working for air monitoring won a victory.
The North Texas Clean Air Network was unanimously approved by Dallas City Council’s Quality of Life Committee to go to the full Council for consideration Dec. 12. QoL will brief Council on Dec. 5.
Biggest solar tour in Texas held in DFW
The 9th Annual DFW Solar Tour, the largest renewable energy tour in Texas, offers a free, self-guided event across 50 locations in North Texas on Oct. 13. Organized by the North Texas Renewable Energy Group, it features solar-powered sites, educational centers, and solar experts available for queries.