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Oct 03 2018, Julie Ryan

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. 

Solar panels on a patio, trees in the background.
Oct 03 2018, MINNIE PAYNE

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.
Sep 26 2018, Julie Ryan

Dallas Council votes to develop Climate Action Plan

A coalition of local environmental activists pushed for the Climate Plan amendment to be included in the Dallas city budget. Courtesy of Rita Beving.

Sept. 26, 2018

Dallas City Council and mayor responded last week to environmentalists' push for a city climate action plan. The Council gave unanimous approval of the environmental initiative at the final City budget vote Sept. 18.

It was a 180-degree turn from past eras at City Hall.

Group of people walking through a grassy field with trees in the background.
Sep 23 2018, AMY MARTIN

Goodbye to a prairie: Richardson meadow slated for development

The imminent destruction of Beck's Creek Prairie, a rare Blackland Prairie remnant in Richardson, prompts mourning from advocates like Eric Reed, who fought to save it. Despite its ecological significance, city government apathy and development pressures prevail, threatening this historic ecosystem with residential zoning and high-dollar home construction.
A hand holding a street-level air quality monitor on a sunny day.
Sep 18 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Air monitoring training to be held in Dallas

Downwinders at Risk is hosting a free air monitoring training on Sept. 22 at GoodWork, Dallas. Attendees will learn to use portable monitors for the DFW Air Research Consortium. After three sessions, participants can borrow monitors for projects. The event involves classroom and field training.
Sep 18 2018, MINNIE PAYNE

Green charities benefit from North Texas Giving Day

Give to your favorite local environmental groups online on Sept. 20 through the annual online event.

Sept. 18, 2018

You can get more bang for your donation buck during the annual North Texas Giving Day on Thursday, Sept. 20.

This is the 10th year for the online event, which encourages donations to charities in 20 North Texas counties - including dozens of environmental and animal welfare groups. 

Yellow van and green car on a foggy street.
Sep 12 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

TCEQ hearing on VW settlement to be held in Arlington

The Texas Electric Transportation Resources Alliance invites environmentalists to attend the TCEQ hearing on the Texas Volkswagen Settlement Plan in Arlington, addressing over $200 million from the VW emissions scandal. A pre-hearing conference call will be held on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. to prepare attendees.
Man in shorts pulling a canoe on a flooded street; palm trees in the background.
Sep 11 2018, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Waco artists draw attention to climate change

The second annual Climate Change Art Exhibit in Waco runs through Sept. 29, featuring over 50 works depicting climate change impacts. Hosted by Waco Friends of Peace/Climate, this event aims to raise climate awareness through art. The reception on Sept. 15 offers entertainment and artist interactions.
Green plant with bright red flowers on a stone path.
Sep 04 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Native plant sales fill fall calendar

Native plant sales in North Texas enrich fall gardening calendars, promoting native plants that thrive in the Texas heat and support local wildlife. The Native Plant Society of Texas, established in 1981, leads these efforts, with various Texas chapters hosting sales events throughout September and October.
Sep 04 2018, MINNIE PAYNE

Dallas Sierra Club launches speakers program

The club now provides speakers on environmental topics for free.

Sept. 4, 2018

Looking for a speaker for your garden club or youth group? Dallas Sierra Club members want to share their expertise on ecology and the outdoors.

That’s why the local conservation group launched a new outreach speakers program to supply local schools, civic clubs, churches and nature groups with eco-friendly presentations.