North Texas

Oct 30 2017, Julie Ryan

Dallas doctor rallied colleagues to take stand on air quality

Dr. Robert Haley, who is in the running for a Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership award, has been a key ally in the fight for cleaner air in North Texas. Photo courtesy of Downwinders at Risk.

Oct. 30, 2017

A Dallas doctor has been hailed by environmentalists as a powerful ally in the fight for clean air in North Texas.

Oct 30 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

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.

Oct 25 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

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.

Oct 25 2017, Grace Darling

Volunteer Hester Schwarzer boosts Arlington's environmental programs

Hester Schwarzer is a finalist at the Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards to be held Nov. 9 at the Dallas Arboretum. Photo courtesy of Paul Knudsen Photography.

Nov. 8, 2017

Oct 23 2017, MINNIE PAYNE

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.

Oct 20 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

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.

Oct 19 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

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.

Oct 18 2017, GREEN TIP GUY

Green Tip Guy: Make your own deodorant

Jason shows you how to make your own all-natural deodorant with common household items.

Oct 18 2017, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Solar lights illuminate Oak Cliff church’s green side

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff installed four solar-powered lighting systems in their parking lot to align with their eco-friendly principles. This self-contained system is cost-effective, maintenance-free, and supports their commitment to environmental justice, serving as a model for sustainable practices.

Oct 17 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Luminant Energy to close Big Brown and Sandow coal plants

North Texans environmentalists are cheering the news that two notorious Texas smog monsters are meeting their demise. On Friday, Luminant Energy announced closures of its two-unit Sandow Power Plant in Milam County and its two-unit Big Brown Power Plant in Freestone County.