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Jun 05 2018, AMY MARTIN

Buoyant Memnosyne director helped revive Oak Cliff Earth Day

Coke Buchanan, director for three centers at Green Source DFW's parent nonprofit, the Memnosyne Institute, died Monday at the age of 66. Above, Coke at the Memnosyne booth at Oak Cliff Earth Day in 2012. Photos courtesy of the Buchanan family.

June 5, 2018

A banner reading “Citizens' Climate Lobby” in front of a blue sky.
Dec 08 2017, GSDFW

Opinion: DFW business leaders to Congress: Act on climate!

North Texas business leaders urge Congress to implement a CO2 price, promoting economic opportunities and sustainability. The Citizens’ Climate Lobby promotes a market-based proposal with a national CO2 fee, revenue return to households, and border adjustment. Broad support exists, with bipartisan interest in Congress, encouraging local leaders to advocate for carbon pricing.
Oct 04 2017, Corey Troiani

Op Ed: Fort Worth's progressive recycling plan owed to local advocacy

Environmentalists pushed Fort Worth to adopt a more progressive solid waste​ plan says Texas Campaign for the Environment's DFW director Corey Troiani.

Oct. 4, 2017

Last month, Fort Worth City Council voted to approve the city's 20-year Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan. As a result of widespread citizen participation and advocacy, the final document included many more program and policy goals to reduce waste and increase recycling than originally planned.

Man with long beard and hat holding a walking stick, standing outdoors against a rocky backdrop.
Sep 18 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

2017 Green Source DFW awards to feature 'John Muir'

Every year, greenies gather to celebrate pioneering green leaders at the Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards. But this year's event, hosted by the Memnosyne Institute on Nov. 9 at the Dallas Arboretum, will be a virtual trip back in time.