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Gas Stations Get Help To Go Green
The Green Gas Station Pilot Program makes $15,000 in funding available for fueling stations/convenience store owners to improve their environmental impact, contribute to the expansion of the infrastructure for alternative fuels, improve energy efficiency and increase the use of renewable energy at fueling stations/convenience stores and to provide a learning experience for motorists to reduce their environmental footprint.
Are you a gas station owner interested in greening your business? Deadline to apply is July 31st. More Information...
Clean Air Is Good For Your Health!
Did you know that the American Lung Association is hard at work fighting for clean air? Sure, they’re still focused on tobacco and lung disease, but poor air quality, emissions and pollution are harmful to even the healthiest lungs. Find out more at the Clean Air Initiative web site.
How can one person make a difference? By making a clean air commitment! Choose an alternative commute solution and enter
the 2009 Commuter Challenge! Now through September 15th.
Grant Applications Go Green
Office of Cultural Affairs is saving time and trees
OneDAY Dallas
As of February, some residents in Northwest Dallas have their garbage
and recycling collected once each week, on the same day.
Dallas Named To EPA’s Green Power Leadership Club
The City of Dallas announced today that it has been named to the EPA’s Green Power Leadership Club, a distinction given to organizations that have significantly exceeded EPA’s minimum green power purchase requirements. Green Power Leadership Club members must purchase ten times the partnership’s minimum requirement organization-wide. The City of Dallas' commitment to green power helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also supporting the development of new renewable generation capacity nationwide.
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“Green” Is New Building Standard In Dallas
City Council passes new construction requirement to reduce environmental impact; Dallas becomes one of the first major U.S. cities to pass comprehensive building standard for both residential and commercial construction.
What Color is Your Collar?
Green collars are hot this season, join white and blue on the job front.
It’s a sign of the times and points to America’s focus on protecting our planet. Some of the most in-demand professions are those that focus on the environment and sustainability.
The City of Dallas has taken the lead nationally on green building standards for both residential and commercial structures. Now, Dallas-area schools are making it easier to become part of this fast growing professional field. Cedar Valley College, part of the Dallas County Community College District, is offering scholarships for those interested in degrees associated with green building.
