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Conservation
Fatu in front and Najin in back are the last two known northern white rhinos alive on the planet. They live at Ol Pejeta conservancy in Kenya. [Photo: Ami Vitale]
Edge of Extinction: Pioneering Texas Biotech Colossal and BioRescue Race to Save the Northern White Rhino Species
by Quincy Preston and Lance Murray | Sep 19, 2023
With only two known living female northern white rhinos left, Colossal Biosciences and BioRescue have joined forces to fend off a looming extinction of the species. At the cutting edge of science, they're harnessing genetic technologies to rewrite the rhino's fate.
by Lance Murray |
Jan 25, 2023
The new TXU Energy Connected Conservation program enables anyone with an eligible thermostat to take a more significant role in energy conservation. By agreeing to small, gradual, automatic temperature adjustments during peak consumption periods, customers will help conserve energy across Texas—using less and saving more.
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by Quincy Preston |
Dec 16, 2021
Texan by Nature, a nonprofit founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, named 20 “innovators, collaborators, and changemakers” to its 2021 TxN 20. The honorees—selected after independent research on more than 2000 Texas' publicly traded and private companies—span 12 industry sectors.
Among them are several Dallas-Fort Worth companies.
Among them are several Dallas-Fort Worth companies.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Dec 15, 2020
Marquis' lyric essay is filled with ties to Dallas, starting with its Oak Cliff-based author and its relations to the city, the Trinity River, and Deep Vellum Publishing.
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[Photo: via EarthXR]
EarthXR Launches First-Ever Virtual Immersive Nature Reserve to Kick Off Climate Week
by Chantal Canales | Sep 21, 2020
Wild at Home will allow viewers to explore Africa, the Amazon, and Asia from their mobile devices while staying socially distant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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by Riley Farrell |
Sep 15, 2020
The mission? To become the go-to streaming network for environmental programming.
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by Riley Farrell |
Sep 10, 2020
Through funding from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, UNT scientists are helping state conservation efforts by examining the velocity of four fish species with what they describe as a fish treadmill.
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by Joni Carswell and Taylor Keys |
May 5, 2020
Now, more than ever, the world seeks solace in the healing effects of nature. Texan by Nature reminds us to support the organizations that are producing research, restoring natural spaces, and creating innovations for the future.
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[Illustration: India Edwards]
UNT Professor Curates Conservation, One Child at a Time
by Liz Goodwin | Jul 2, 2019
Hands-on learning projects are teaching youngsters to conserve water, and it's changing Dallas for the better.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 5, 2019
The Conservation Wrangler program recognizes innovative and transformative conservation projects across the state of Texas.
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by Rachel Linch |
Jul 20, 2018
On the surface level, the patented OrchidBox allows people to garden anywhere, but inventor Nathan Hollis also wants to use the tech as an education tool to raise awareness about plant conservation.
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by Taylor Lowder |
May 22, 2018
North Texas nonprofits and educational institutions receive financial backing from foundations and businesses to further their work in STEM, conservation, workforce development, and more.
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Thought Leaders: EarthX
by EarthX | Jan 30, 2018
Q+A | Musings on innovation from the region's paradigm-shifting companies and organizations
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sponsored by The Organization
by Jeff Bounds |
Jan 26, 2018
BRIT started the one of a kind competition to shine a light on growers who are leaders in areas such as conservation and stewardship.
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by Julia Batlle |
Apr 26, 2017
The Nicaragua Initiative for Community Advancement won the EarthxPitch nonprofit division for its philanthropic efforts in the Central American country.
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