Panel discussion on hydraulic fracturing or fracking with Ed Ireland, executive director of the the Barnett Shale Energy Education Council, and Terry Welch, a Dallas attorney who advises local governments on natural gas drilling. Hosted by Mountain View College's Office of Student Life Sustainability Committee.

Speakers to discuss the state of Texas' energy. Speakers include: Mark Armentrout, Former ERCOT chairman, CEO of Texas Technology Partners; Maria Richards, SMU Geothermal Lab Coordinator; Al Armendariz, PhD, Former Region 6 EPA Administrator, Sierra Club Texas Campaign Director; James Smith, PhD, Maguire Chair, Oil & Gas Management; and Jim Duncan, Solar Design Specialist, North Texas Renewable Energy Group. Sponsored by the Memnosyne Foundation, SMU and the Sierra Club.

This Saturday, Dallas Residents at Risk will protest a city ordinance that could allow fracking in Dallas parks. Concerned citizens are invited to join the rally at Winfrey Point at White Rock Lake at 9 a.m. and Valley View Park, 6950 Valley View Lane, at 11 a.m. Look for the mock 15-foot drilling rig.

Dallas Interfaith Power & Light will be hosting a screening and round-table discussion of the Nova documentary Power Surge. This film looks at the state of "green energy" in the United States and the potential impact of technology on softening the blow of global climate change. In addition, participants of this new faith-based initiative will be presented with an opportunity to comment on the draft mission and principles.

Texas State Geologist Scott Tinker will speak following the free showing of his film about energy solutions

Held on six consecutive Thursdays.
• Get the scoop on green living topics such as water conservation, responsible yard care,
managing household waste, green building and renovation, energy efficiency and air quality.

• Understand how daily decisions impact the environment - for better and for worse.

• Discover simple ways to inspire people in making greener choices.

• Contribute 24 hours of volunteer service, matching your passion for the environment with
new skills and fun opportunities.

The North Texas Environmental Meetup is about meeting other like-minded environmentally-conscious people to discuss environmental issues both on a global and local level.

The North Texas Environmental Meetup is about meeting other like-minded environmentally-conscious people to discuss environmental issues both on a global and local level.

The North Texas Environmental Meetup is about meeting other like-minded environmentally-conscious people to discuss environmental issues both on a global and local level.

The Dallas City Council will receive its second briefing about the Gas Drilling Task Force and its recommendations for the new city ordinance to govern fracking operations. Mayor Rawlings and Council members will hear presentations from those seeking to strengthen the proposed ordinance—and from others seeking to weaken it. Residents should attend to demonstrate support for protecting public health and our quality of life!