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Woman standing by a calm lakeshore, arms crossed, under a clear sky.
Apr 13 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Modern day Rachel Carson to speak at two venues in DFW

Sandra Steingraber, an environmentalist inspired by Rachel Carson, will speak on April 21 in DFW about fracking's harms. With a focus on environmental activism informed by personal cancer experience and scientific research, she highlights ongoing chemical risks and the need for collective action against corporate environmental damage.
Dancers in colorful attire perform energetically on an outdoor stage.
Apr 11 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Oak Cliff Earth Day and Run for Environment set for Sunday

Oak Cliff Earth Day is back! New organizers Green Source DFW and its parent nonprofit, The Memnosyne Institute are hosting the event Sunday, April 15, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lake Cliff Park in Dallas. This year, Green Source DFW’s fourth annual Run for the Environment will kick off the festival at 9:30 a.m.
Bundle of wrapped straws on a wooden table in a coffee shop.
Apr 10 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Two Dallas bars ditching plastic straws

Two Dallas bars, Liquid Zoo and Alexandre’s Bar, are replacing plastic straws with paper ones due to environmental concerns. Inspired by viral videos highlighting plastic pollution's impact on marine life, the move aligns with the Texas Campaign for the Environment’s zero-waste goals, although challenges like higher costs exist.
Monarch butterfly on purple thistle in a field.
Apr 09 2018, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Texas landowners paid to restore monarch habitat

The Monarch Butterfly Habitat Exchange, developed by multiple environmental organizations, offers incentives for Texas landowners to restore monarch butterfly habitats, combating significant population decline. The program finances habitat restoration from Mexico to Canada via crowdsourcing, increasing monarch populations while providing economic benefits to landowners and contributors.
Solar panels with a leaf under bright sunlight, surrounded by autumn foliage.
Apr 03 2018, MINNIE PAYNE

EarthX puts solar energy in spotlight

EarthX, the world's largest green innovation event, highlights solar energy with EarthxSolar. From April 20-22, the event offers a Solar Expo and Forum at Fair Park, Dallas, featuring solar vendors, speakers, panels, VR zones, and activities to promote solar growth in Texas.
A group of people dancing energetically on an outdoor stage.
Mar 30 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

April in North Texas showered with Earth Day fests

Earth Day fests brighten April in North Texas, spreading across weekends. Highlights include Oak Cliff Earth Day at Lake Cliff Park, April 15, with Green Source DFW's Run for the Environment. Events span from educational fairs in Flower Mound to arts and eco-expos in Dallas, showcasing cultural change.
Symmetrical garden with fountain, pathways, and neatly trimmed hedges.
Mar 29 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Fort Worth task force considering fee for Botanic Garden

A task force is considering a $12 admission fee for the Fort Worth Botanic Garden to fund $3.7 million in infrastructure repairs. Concerns arise about accessibility for low-income visitors. The task force will make a recommendation to the City Council, with discussions ongoing through TCEA meetings.
Mar 28 2018, Julie Ryan

More concrete plants for Joppa? Dallas City Council decides today

The Dallas City Council hears the case for more heavy industry in a historic community today.

[Update: 3:30 p.m. Dallas City Council rejected concrete batch plants 9-5.]

March 28, 2018

Dallas-Fort Worth has poor air quality that keeps more kids off the playground and sends more respiratory patients to the hospital per capita than most U.S. urban centers, as local, federal and health association studies of recent years show. But in some neighborhoods, where heavy industry is placed out of view to most, the air is much, much worse.