These are the stories of three Texas families who were willing to walk away from thousands of dollars—and battle loved ones, their communities and their government—to make a stand, even when facing insurmountable odds.
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An idea can change society, and being the people, we have lots of ideas. Let’s look, too, for more good, young new leaders and also some not so young.
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Texas is uniquely vulnerable to a changing climate but also poised to take advantage of a carbon-free economy that includes wind and solar power.
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Observer Radio discusses what’s next for Denton activists now that the city has banned fracking. Also, repurposing Dallas’ abandoned jails.
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Some Denton residents are ready to see the Texas Railroad Commission abolished since its leaders have sought to undermine the city’s ban on fracking.
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The National Audubon Society’s first-ever report on the future of climate change and birds finds Texas soon will become inhospitable to many species.
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Graywater has the potential to be a significant water conservation method in Texas but cities have done very little to encourage its use.
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Tiny Nordheim, Texas, is reaping the costs of of the South Texas oil boom but little of its profits.
Read full post On Nov. 4, Denton will decide whether to become the first city in Texas to ban fracking.
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The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s top energy analyst thinks coal helped end slavery. It didn’t, but the argument says a lot about the state’s discourse.
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