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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
Long live summer science!
It is about that time in the summer when everyone starts complaining about the extreme heat, and parents are running out of ideas to entertain their kids. Here is a little reminder that summer is the best time of the … Continue reading
No matter the size, litter has impact on the environment
Imagine yourself driving and the car next to you rolls down their window and tosses a cigarette butt out. It’s a common occurrence that I’ve witnessed many times so I expect you have too, or maybe you’re one of the … Continue reading