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Deceased bird with exposed plastics in its abdomen.
Apr 23 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Film depicts 'albatross' of plastic consumption

Seattle-based photographer Chris Jordan spent eight years creating the film "Albatross," documenting the impact of plastic consumption on albatrosses on Midway Island. It creatively explores humanity's crossroads without dictating solutions, offering the film for free on Earth Day and World Oceans Day.
Silhouettes of people watching erupting volcano at night.
Apr 18 2018, Julie Ryan

‘The Human Element’ that can solve climate change opens EarthxFilm 

'The Human Element,' a film by James Balog, opened EarthxFilm, showcasing captivating scenes of climate impact through the elements, with a focus on humanity’s role. Screened alongside 'Ditch the Van,' both films aired at EarthxFilm, part of the significant EarthX environmental expo in Dallas.
Apr 17 2018, GSDFW

EarthX expands Dallas expo with more...of everything

Now in its 8th year, the three-day environmental expo also features five days of conferences and a 10-day film festival.

April 18, 2018

EarthX changed its name last year from Earth Day Texas to reflect its ambitions to grow. This year, event-goers will experience that growth as the three-day festival now is held in conjunction with a five-day group of conferences and 10-day film festival.

Apr 17 2018, MINNIE PAYNE

City of Fort Worth offering free native plants to residents

Fort Worth residents picked up free native plants and learned about local wildflowers and their pollinators at a Native Neighborhoods event held in September. Photos by Michelle Villafranca.

April 17, 2018

A new city of Fort Worth program aims to teach residents the benefits of native landscaping by giving them a starter kit.

Runners crossing a finish line in a park.
Apr 17 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Oak Cliff Earth Day roars back with Run for Environment

Oak Cliff Earth Day returned at Lake Cliff Park in Dallas, featuring the "Run for the Environment." Organized by Green Source DFW and Memnosyne Institute, the event included a Native American opening prayer, green development talks, musical performances, and over 130 green vendors, celebrating community and sustainability.
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.