/tags/environment-nature Environment & Nature en-US Copyright Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:16:00 GMT /news/2025-07-15/toxic-twins-dallas-climate-activists-shingles Advocates are calling on the city to use a legal tool to close plants in West Dallas and Joppa. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:16:00 GMT /news/2025-07-15/toxic-twins-dallas-climate-activists-shingles Pablo Arauz Peña /2025-06-27/texas-water-development-board-mediation-marvin-nichols-reservoir The state Water Development Board agreed with rural landowners that two regional water plans are at odds over the proposed reservoir in Northeast Texas. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:30:00 GMT /2025-06-27/texas-water-development-board-mediation-marvin-nichols-reservoir Pablo Arauz Peña /texas-news/2025-06-06/texas-legislature-2025-water-energy-environment Barring a veto from Gov. Greg Abbott, these will soon become law in Texas. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:10:45 GMT /texas-news/2025-06-06/texas-legislature-2025-water-energy-environment /texas-news/2025-05-23/that-fireball-people-saw-over-texas-this-month-was-a-spy-satellite-falling-back-to-earth Experts say the sight of satellites burning up on re-entry to the atmosphere will become more common as more man-made objects are launched. Fri, 23 May 2025 11:13:48 GMT /texas-news/2025-05-23/that-fireball-people-saw-over-texas-this-month-was-a-spy-satellite-falling-back-to-earth Mose Buchele /environment-nature/2025-05-07/dallas-parks-greenspaces-outdoors-mental-health In a city known for its sprawling highways and rapid development, green spaces in Dallas are proving to be more than just a luxury — they’re a public health necessity. A new study from Southern Methodist University reveals a powerful connection between access to nature and mental well-being, especially in historically underserved neighborhoods. Wed, 07 May 2025 17:44:28 GMT /environment-nature/2025-05-07/dallas-parks-greenspaces-outdoors-mental-health Katherine Hobbs /arts-culture/2025-05-01/scarborough-renaissance-festival-waxahachie-birds-of-prey The Birds of Prey show at the festival is more than just bringing raptors to the public with a Renaissance twist; it's also important to the work a conservancy does to keep birds safe. Thu, 01 May 2025 11:05:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-05-01/scarborough-renaissance-festival-waxahachie-birds-of-prey Therese Powell, Andrew Garcia /arts-culture/2025-04-03/wildflowers-bloom-in-a-native-prairie-just-a-stones-throw-from-a-busy-dallas-highway The Laura W. Bush Native Park reclaims the environment that was once prevalent in the North Texas area. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-04-03/wildflowers-bloom-in-a-native-prairie-just-a-stones-throw-from-a-busy-dallas-highway Therese Powell, Andrew Garcia /texas-news/2025-03-18/demand-for-water-in-north-texas-is-soaring-tarrant-agency-is-finding-new-ways-to-meet-it The Marty Leonard wetlands, formerly known as the Cedar Creek wetlands, could bring an additional 156 million gallons of water to the Tarrant Regional Water District's service area, which covers 11 counties. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:51:43 GMT /texas-news/2025-03-18/demand-for-water-in-north-texas-is-soaring-tarrant-agency-is-finding-new-ways-to-meet-it Nicole Lopez | Fort Worth Report /texas-news/2025-03-17/the-austin-area-wont-be-seeing-a-lot-of-bluebonnets-this-year-heres-why The ongoing drought in Central Texas impacted wildflower sprouts through the fall and winter. A different variety of wildflowers could crop up. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:18:19 GMT /texas-news/2025-03-17/the-austin-area-wont-be-seeing-a-lot-of-bluebonnets-this-year-heres-why Maya Fawaz /environment-nature/2025-03-11/how-to-see-the-blood-worm-moon-total-lunar-eclipse-tonight The "blood worm moon," so named for the reddish hue of its glow and the time of year it's occurring, will be visible in every U.S. state. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:29:22 GMT /environment-nature/2025-03-11/how-to-see-the-blood-worm-moon-total-lunar-eclipse-tonight Joe Hernandez