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 Center for the Commercialization of Electric Technologies (CCET) will present the draft “Texas Triangle Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Readiness Plan.” The plan addresses the corridors connecting Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin-San Antonio and Houston and explores ways to educate Texas consumers about PEV costs and benefits.
Plug-in electric vehicle charging infrastructure is in place and continues to develop in Texas’ largest metropolitan areas, and progress is being made to eliminate other barriers to PEV readiness in these regions. It is also crucial to focus on the corridors between the large population centers to ensure medium-size and smaller cities are able to make gains in electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure development.
CCET will hear questions, concerns and suggestions about the plan during the meeting.
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!
Please mark you calendar for the next clean air meet up on Thursday, June 21st at Picassos in Dallas, at 12300 Inwood Road, off Inwood and Forest. Start-up is 6:30 pm.
We will get caught up on tar sands pipelines, the Exide victory, what's next for Winfrey Point, and more.
In the meantime, check out this KERA story which aired last Monday re: the Keystone XL pipeline,
Gas Drilling Town Hall – This Thursday June 14 at 6:30 PM Councilman Scott Griggs will be hosting a Town Hall to discuss proposed Dallas Gas Drilling Ordinance,Thursday, June 14 @ 6:30 p.m. at Hampton Illinnois Library,2951 South Hampton Road. Learn how we can protect our City and quality of life.
Solar Powered Music Fest When: Saturday, June 16, 2012 Time 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm Panther Island Pavilion in Trinity Uptown, Fort Worth, Texas 1098 West Peach Street FW 76102 817-698-0700
A 100% Solar Powered Music Festival will be held at Panther Island Pavilion in Trinity Uptown in Fort Worth on Saturday, June 16.
The Solar Powered Music Fest will feature 10 acts over the course of the afternoon and evening. The popular English ska band The English Beat, power pop new wave band The Romantics, DFW favorite Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights and more will perform. North Texas Renewable Energy Group members will provide TWO solar trailers to help power various aspects of this event. The main sound stage will be powered by Sustainable Waves of Austin, Texas, with TWO large semi-trucks of solar panels and related solar energy equipment in what is likely the largest 100% solar-powered event ever held in Texas.
Free parking is located on the lawn of the Trinity River banks near the entrance of the festival. Additional parking under the Henderson Street bridge.
Learn about the factors affecting air quality, the impacts of poor air quality on a community, the link between air quality and energy sources and some ways you can make a difference.
SAT June 9, 2012 10:00am - 12:00pm THU Oct. 11, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
What is the Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program?
The Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program is a local training opportunity for volunteers to work in partnership with the staff of the Sustainability & Environmental Services Department and extend information throughout our community. Live Green Volunteers will pledge to take individual actions toward greener living and help others do the same.
Series Includes:
- Waste Diversion / Consumerism - Water Quality / Indoor Conservation - Compost, Native Plants, Irrigation - Air Quality, Energy - Green Building - Getting the Word Out
Material is presented through City of Plano Environmental Education Coordinators, guest speakers, volunteers, film, tours, demonstrations and class discussion.
THU June 7, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm FRI June 8, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm SAT June 9, 2012 8:00am - 5:00pm
