Data center on 431 acres in southeast Fort Worth moving forward amid environmental concerns

By Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Report

An energy giant is set to break ground for a data center project across about 430 acres in southeast Fort Worth amid concerns about noise pollution and declining value of nearby homes and businesses. 

The historic Weston Gardens in semi-rural Fort Worth is in jeopardy of losing its tranquility now that a company wants to build a data center adjacent to the property.

The Fairmount Trash Pirates got its start in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Five years later, the Pirates still gather at least once a month to scour West Magnolia Avenue from Hemphill Street to 8th Avenue.

Environmental organizations are urging Dallas City Council to incorporate bird-friendly design features into the renovation of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Data shows the facility is a significant bird-building collision site.

Many homeowners fear composting is too complicated, smelly and attracts pests. Master composter Lance Johnson at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden helps dispel those fears.

Green Source DFW officially relaunched this week as Green Source Texas with expanded statewide coverage.

The Village Creek Drying Beds in Fort Worth closed to the public due to oil cleanup efforts, affecting local bird-watchers. While officials reported no public threat from the spill, residents worry about wildlife impacts.

Tucked behind the Dallas Zoo, the Native Plant Propagation Center, launched in 2022 by the Texas Conservation Alliance and the Dallas Zoo, promotes biodiversity by propagating over 30,000 native plants. It supports restoration projects, educates the public, and fosters partnerships to integrate native plants and ecological awareness into urban settings.

The Sustainability Coalition of Texas (SCOT) introduces sustainability through networking and education in North Texas, founded by environmental professionals. SCOT emphasizes networking events to boost sustainability awareness. Planning for growth, SCOT envisions expanding state-wide, guiding Texans toward a greener future through collaboration.

E-commerce growth has led to increased cardboard waste in DFW, often sent to landfills instead of recycling. Dallas and Fort Worth promote recycling education to counter this trend, emphasizing breaking down boxes for recycling bins or drop-off stations. Effective waste separation is crucial to prolong landfill life.