Articles

02 Nov

Net Zero Energy Home of Tomorrow shown at the State Fair of Texas

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By Holly Haber

The Net Zero Energy Home of Tomorrow shown at the State Fair of Texas this year was a fully furnished model home. It has all of the features that you might expect: solar panels, solar hot water system, LED lights, energy efficient appliances, and a smart heating and cooling system. Net Zero means that it produces as much energy as it uses.

31 Oct

Live Green Plano Fashion Part 2 - Trashion

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By Rita Cook

31 Oct

Bats getting caught in Texas wind turbines, says TCU prof

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

Oct. 31, 2011

For years, wind power has stirred up controversy for its deadly effect on birds, but now researchers are concerned about its fatal attraction to another critter on the wing — bats.

Dr. Amanda Hale, Courtesy of TCU.

26 Oct

Green Source DFW Goes to Solar Power International Expo in Dallas

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By Phillip Shinoda

26 Oct

Green Source Conversation: Deep Ellum Urban Gardens - Fundraising to Go from Dream to Reality

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By Brandolon Barnett

A conversation with Kelly Clemons of Deep Ellum Urban Gardens on the inspiration for the Urban Gardens project, the goals of the Deep Ellum Urban Garden, and the status of the group's fundraising efforts.

24 Oct

Live Green Plano Fashion Part 1 - Designers of all Ages

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By Rita Cook

24 Oct

Environmental Wordsmiths Contest - Updated with a Brief Word on Our Winner!

By bbarnett

UPDATE:

"Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them." - Bill Vaughn

23 Oct

Sustainability + Me! Speakers will share their journeys to sustainability

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

Oct. 23, 2011

17 Oct

Artist Amber Parker Recycles Old Wire to Make it New

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By Rita Cook

17 Oct

Boomer Green Teams act on their passion for environment

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By Julie Thibodeaux

11 Oct

Habitat for Humanity - LEEDing the Way to Energy Savings

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More than 83 percent of the homes built in Dallas that are LEED certified are Dallas Habitat for Humanity homes.

10 Oct

Monarchs seeking sustenance as they fly through Texas

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By Julie Thibodeaux

A monarch sipping on your sunflower may seem carefree but it harbors ambitious plans. This time of year, when they stop for a drink, they’re refueling for a long haul to Mexico.