Green Tip Guy: Ditch disposable wrap for silicone lids
Jason product tests silicone lids as a replacement for plastic and foil wrap.
North Texas
Hyperloop eyed for DFW by regional planners
The Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Transportation Council is considering hyperloop technology for statewide projects. After visiting Virgin Hyperloop One, they plan to study high-speed corridors, potentially transforming regional travel. The initiative includes an environmental impact study for routes and aims to connect key Texas cities, enhancing economic opportunities.
Secret Garden: Dallas author shares tips for indoor growing
Dallas horticulturalist Leslie Halleck unveils indoor gardening secrets in her book "Gardening Under Lights," showing how grow lights can replace sunlight for year-round indoor cultivation. The guide covers various plants, lighting techniques, and setups for both novice and experienced gardeners, offering detailed tips and practical advice.
Tenacious Texan preserving family's Terrell prairie
People & Prairies: This three-part series highlights people making a difference in prairie preservation. Photo by Amy Martin.
In this first installment, we meet a woman whose passion for Texas and its history saved a prairie from urban encroachment.
July 16, 2018
Microscopic solution to macroscopic plastic problem?
Woodrow Wilson High School sophomore Akul Goel says a mud-born bacteria may be the answer to a surplus of plastic waste. Image courtesy of Storyblock.
July 13, 2018
DART rolls out electric buses
DART has added seven electric buses to its fleet, servicing the free downtown Dallas D-Link route. Funded by a $7.6 million federal grant, these zero-emission buses replace diesel buses and support DART’s clean fuel initiative. Electric buses are part of a nationwide trend to improve air quality.
Arlington activists put light pollution in spotlight
The Arlington Conservation Council highlighted light pollution at Arlington’s 4th of July Parade, earning Best Non-Commercial Float for their "Turn on the Night" entry. Using scavenged materials, they aimed to promote the Dark Sky movement, advocating for reduced artificial lighting to preserve night skies and benefit the environment.
Nature Conservancy targets Dallas air pollution
The Nature Conservancy is partnering with Dallas' Office of Environmental Quality to tackle air quality, childhood asthma, and school absenteeism. Their Breathe Easy Dallas project will collect data from nine schools to inform interventions, aiming to offer a model for high-risk areas, emphasizing local action over federal reliance.
Farm stands offer healthy oasis in Dallas food deserts
Baylor Scott and White Health & Wellness Center has opened seven pop-up markets in Dallas since 2010. Photos courtesy of BSWHWC.
July 6, 2018
When healthy foods are not readily available, many people will settle for junk food within easy reach.
Dallas-based company has high hopes for vertical farming
Dallas-based Eden Green Technology launched the region's first vertical farm, producing pesticide-free greens sold at Walmart. Utilizing hydroponics and climate control, crops mature faster and conserve resources. The technology enhances food security, aiming for global expansion.