Gas drilling

First Jefferson UU: Film Screening: 'Cry Heard 'Round the World' - Fort Worth

First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church is showing the Dolphin Blue documentary, Cry Heard ‘Round the World: The Journey to DC to Take a Stand for Mother Earth. The film documents the bus trip from Texas to the DC Climate Rally in February 2013. Free. Info: Karl at administrator@firstjefferson.org or 682-465-0021.

Dolphin Blue: Film Screening: 'Cry Heard 'Round the World' - Dallas

Documentary, produced by Dallas-based Dolphin Blue, “Cry Heard ‘Round the World: The Journey to DC to Take a Stand for Mother Earth,” follows college students and other Texans on a bus trip to Washington, DC for the largest climate rally in the history of the United States to protest the Keystone XL pipeline. The documentary also chronicles the effects of the pipeline on ordinary people. Limited seating. Reservations required on website. Free.

Trailer.

Baha'i Center of Irving: Moral Imperatives for Climate Action from a Baha’i Perspective - Irving

The presentation is part of Interfaith Power & Light's national preach-in on climate change being held across the country Feb. 14-16.

Fort Worth Green Drinks: Mixer - Keller - CANCELLED

Fort Worth greenies get together for informal gathering. Info: Cheryl L. Marchand, cherylmarchand@sbcglobal.net or 817-896-6041.

UPDATE: Cancelled due to weather.

Denton Green Drinks: Mixer - Denton - CANCELLED

Join other eco-friendly folks in a casual atmosphere. Info: Alana Presley at alana.presley@gmail.com

UPDATE: This month's gathering is cancelled due to weather hazards.

North Texas Master Naturalists: Climate Change - Dallas

Dr. Laura Gough, Department of Biology at UTA, will speak discuss her research, the influence of global warming and climate change.

Interfaith Power & Light: National Preach-In on Climate Change - Nationwide

FEB 2014

Devotions, Movie and Discussion, Richardson, TX — 02/12/2014 at 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Moral Imperatives for Climate Action from a Baha'i Perspective, Irving, TX — 02/14/2014 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Climate Sermon "The Six Americas - Which One Do You Live In?", Denison, TX — 02/16/2014 at 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Sermon on our beautiful, fragile Mother Earth, Austin, TX — 02/16/2014 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

GSDFW Sustainable Leadership Awards: Nominations Deadline

The 2014 Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards are presented by the Memnosyne Institute to recognize people and groups in the DFW area for their exceptional leadership in the enhancement and protection of the environment. There are five categories:

Grass Roots Non-Profit Group or Organization
Volunteer
Entrepreneur
Environmental Non-Profit Professional (for example, executive director or city employee )
Business / Corporate Environmental Professional (individual)

Nominate Now

The grass roots non-profit organization or group selected will receive a $500 contribution. In the other four categories, $250 will be donated to the nonprofit group of their choice.

Dallas City Council: Public Hearing on Gas Drilling Ordinance - Dallas

Dallas City Council hosts a public hearing on the gas drilling ordinance before its final vote on it.

Environmental groups are urging residents to attend this hearing to ensure a strong ordinance is passed.

Contact Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and the Dallas City Council : http://www.texasenvironment.org/CustomMessageOnly_TargetTemplate_choices...

DFW Ecosocialists: Direct Action Training to Stop the Keystone Pipeline - Dallas

Training for direct action and civil disobedience to stop the Keystone XL Pipeline in the event that the Obama administration recommends its approval.