Stories about advocacy for the environment

Nov. 25, 2012   

Melting glaciers, devastating droughts and catastrophic storms are catching people’s attention -- even in Texas. Heeding the warnings of the scientific community, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, many North Texans are bucking the state’s loyalty to fossil fuels and joining the movement to stop global warming.

Green Organization

By Brandolon Barnett     

The voting is now underway for our Green Business Awards, and as the votes flow in we're going to be taking a closer look our nominees. Today, getting to know some of the great green food stores in DFW. 


By Brandolon Barnett     

Shopping Green

By Julie Thibodeaux    

By Rita Cook

For Cedar Hill resident and fashion forward artist/designer Lori Fox growing up in the Dallas suburb of Cedar Hill meant, in her words having a good childhood, adolescence and young adult life.  

350 Dallas protest day lives on in video

Oct. 1, 2012

When 350.org invited people around the world to participate in a climate change action day last spring, Waxahachie resident Marshall Hinsley wanted to join in. He searched the website of the international environmental organization formed to bring awareness to global warming but the closest chapter of the group was in Austin.     

Shopping Green

By Julie Thibodeaux      

Architect Gary Olp said he was a nature lover as a boy but a high school science teacher opened his eyes to sustainability. It was the 1970s, and his long-haired, bearded biology teacher in Ohio invited the class to organize a “no-waste” party.     

Green Event  

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