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Texas Climate Change Tour coming to DFW

The Texas Climate Change Tour, hosted by Public Citizen, will stop in Dallas and Fort Worth on Nov. 8-9 to raise awareness about climate change impacts in Texas. Sponsored by local environmental groups, these free events include presentations on climate data, Q&A sessions, and advocate for political action.

Chefs paired with sustainable farmers for food fest in Dallas

Chefs for Farmers showcases Dallas' best chefs along with​ local and regional farmers. Photos courtesy of Chefs for Farmers.

Oct. 31, 2017

Chefs For Farmers might be just one of the best farm-to-fork festivals you will attend this year. A four-day affair from Nov. 2 to 5, the festival promises a mouthwatering extravaganza of local food from some of the best chefs in the country.  

As farmers take center stage while chefs rock the best locally sourced dishes, guests can take it all in bite by bite.  

Grand Prairie to host State Arbor Day celebration

Grand Prairie will host the Texas State Arbor Day celebration on Nov. 3 at Grand Central Park. The event includes tree giveaways, entertainment, and educational booths, highlighting the city's commitment to tree preservation and the Living Memorial Forest Program.

Dallas doc backs protest of Texas A&M dog experiments

PETA activists disrupted a Texas A&M meeting, demanding an end to dog experiments, arguing their futility for human muscular dystrophy treatments. Dr. John J. Pippin emphasized ethical concerns and proposed alternative research methods, with support from scientists, public figures, and MD patients opposing the university's animal testing practices.

Recycling-themed bazaar offers green shopping in Fort Worth

Zippered pouches made from upcycled bags by E.C. Stanton Community School are among the items that will be for sale at the R-Bazaar on Nov. 11 in Fort Worth. Vendor spaces are still available.

October 24, 2017

A Fort Worth church is kicking off the holiday season with an art show and sale that showcases goods made from upcycled items.

Hip Hop eco-activist to headline DCCCD Sustainability Summit

North Texans can hear a fresh voice in the environmental movement when an activist from the Hip Hop Caucus shares his take on environmental justice in Dallas next week. Mustafa Santiago Ali will be the keynote speaker at the seventh annual Dallas County Community College District Sustainability Summit.

Snappy Salads hosting E-waste recycling blitz across DFW Saturday

If you’ve been hoarding old computers and discarded appliances you intended to recycle, this Saturday a local business is making it easy to drop off e-waste. Dallas-based Snappy Salads is hosting its free semi-annual electronic recycling collection at 12 of its stores.