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Conservation
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The Last Word: Vistra’s Sam Sen on the TXU Energy Connected Conservation Program
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.
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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by Lauren Hawkins |
Oct 20, 2020
The Texas-led conservation nonprofit founded by former First Lady Laura Bush honored 21 companies with Texas operations that are committed to conservation. Here are this year's North Texas honorees.
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EarthxTV Launch Will Kick Off Climate Week on Sept. 21
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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by Payton Potter |
Jul 29, 2019
The zoo estimates it's diverted over 1,000 pounds of nitrile gloves from landfills since 2018. The gloves are shipped out, recycled, and made into eco-responsible planters, chairs, and shelves.
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Paddling the Elm Fork near Elm Park
Trinity River Paddling Trail Project Earns Conservation Wrangler Recognition
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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by Heather Noel |
May 16, 2018
Through its TxN Certification program, Texan By Nature will highlight efforts that are "benefiting the state’s people, prosperity, and natural resources."
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Yealands Family Wines in New Zealand, which won the top prize in 2017, grazes a flock of miniature Babydoll sheep between vine rows to reduce mechanical mowing.
Fort Worth’s BRIT Recognizes Sustainable Winegrowers in International Contest
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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