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Aug 28 2017, GSDFW

North Lake sustainability educator honored by Irving mayor

Brandon Morton, North Lake College's sustainability project coordinator, received the 2017 Mayor and Keep Irving Beautiful Educator Award for his dedication to sustainability education. His efforts include designing workshops, managing the SAGE Scholars program, and serving in community roles, contributing significantly to the college's and community's sustainability initiatives.
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Aug 22 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Solar eclipse brings out creativity in North Texans

The solar eclipse inspired North Texans to engage in creative viewing methods like homemade pinhole projectors, solar glasses, and cereals boxes. Enthusiasts, like Amy Martin, traveled for totality, while others shared innovative viewing techniques, poetry, and experiences online, capturing the community's vibrant excitement and resourcefulness.
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Aug 22 2017, Julie Ryan

Public outcry stops Texas Legislature’s hack on local tree protections 

Public opposition halted the Texas Legislature's attempt to preempt local tree protections. The House rejected Senate amendments to HB7, maintaining local tree ordinances. A coalition of citizen groups drove advocacy efforts, generating significant public response. Tree advocates were urged to remain vigilant against future threats.
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Aug 17 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Hefty plastics recovery program deserves scrutiny, says DFW air watchdog

A local air quality watchdog group recently decried a Keep America Beautiful sponsored program to dispose of hard-to-recycle plastic by incineration and other lesser known alternatives to traditional recycling. hard-to-recycle plastic by incineration and other lesser known alternatives to traditional recycling. It’s called the Hefty EnergyBag program.
Aug 16 2017, Emma Platoff

Texas Legislature sends another tree bill to Abbott

Days after approving an amended version of a House bill on tree regulations, the Senate voted to reverse itself late Monday night, rolling back two amendments that House Speaker Joe Straus had rejected.​ Photo by Shelby Knowles/Texas Tribune

Aug. 16, 2017

In an unusual move late Monday night, the Texas Senate voted to reverse itself on several amendments to a controversial tree-removal bill.

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Aug 15 2017, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Vegan pop-up markets showcase cruelty-free products

Vegan pop-up markets like V Market in DFW promote cruelty-free products, including plant-based skincare, homewares, and clothing. Co-founders Christina Bluford and Katie Remis aim to support vegan businesses while expanding local interest in ethical, sustainable shopping. Markets occur monthly at various locations in Dallas and beyond.
Aug 15 2017, AMY MARTIN

North Texas will see partial solar eclipse on Monday

North Texas will experience about 80 percent coverage on Aug. 21, during the first total solar eclipse in the U.S. mainland since 1979. 

Aug. 15, 2017

Total solar eclipses are not rare. Most calendar years have two solar eclipses, according to TimeandDate.com. But the one happening on Monday is the first visible in the United States in nearly 40 years.

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Aug 11 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

South Texas butterfly sanctuary staked for Trump's border wall

At the end of July, workers arrived unannounced and started marking a 150-foot clearing zone at the National Butterfly Center in South Texas, in preparation for Trump’s border wall. The 100-acre sanctuary, which provides habitat for more than 200 species of butterflies, including the monarch,