Author Archives: Naima
Climate Change forum, affiliated with COP21, held in Dallas
The Climate Extremes conference, affiliated with the upcoming COP21 Paris, the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, was held this past week in Dallas. In Dallas! Dallas is joining the worldwide conversation on climate change, and even City of Dallas … Continue reading
Whether you drink beer or not, supporting our local breweries is sustainable
For some, the feel of fall comes in the sip of a pumpkin spice latte, and for others the cooler weather brings the anticipation of another beverage, fall beer. Although I reside on the latte side of that spectrum, I’m … Continue reading
Here is an easy one: Don’t Idle
How often is your car on but not moving? The amount of time our vehicles are left idling is increasing every year. From the school parking lot to the drive-through, we waste large amounts of fuel and expel too much … Continue reading
Light pollution problems
When I lay my head down at night, if the blackout curtains are a little off center, somehow the glaring light from a street lamp makes a straight line right to my eyes. Without the curtains, my bedroom would be … Continue reading
Dallas – a green space paradise!
The water in the Trinity River is finally starting to recede, and water levels are almost back to regular flow. In part, that’s good news for the surrounding habitat, but also means we have been in a bit of a … Continue reading
Make sure our water isn’t contaminated
On the weekends, thousands of us retreat to the various lakes surrounding our city to cool off. Lounging on boats, kayaks, tubes, noodles or anything that floats is our opportunity to find some relief from the triple digit temperatures. Lakes … Continue reading
Overpopulation: and the numbers keep growing
Quick test: How many people currently live in the DFW area and how many do you think will live here in 2040? To get a frame of reference: New York City’s population is about 8.4 million, Los Angeles County about … Continue reading
A week in Denmark
I had an amazing opportunity to explore Denmark just a few weeks ago. We packed a lot in to just a few days over seas. We explored Copenhagen, climbed the steps at Møns Klint, watched the sun set on the … Continue reading
The environmental side of sports
Sports are having a great summer with the Women’s U.S. National Team winning the World Cup and local Jordan Spieth showing impressive strokes on the golf course. The inspiration to pick up a ball, get outside and get competitive is … Continue reading
Tips for greening your move
I cringe every time I drive by houses with their belongings wrapped in blankets, stuffed in boxes, and people dripping sweat as they face the challenges of not only moving, but moving in midsummer Texas heat. No one I know … Continue reading