Environment

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  Environmental Group: No Incumbent City Council Member Deserves Endorsement

  April 5 at 4 a.m.

  When history called, current elected officials and city staff didn’t even pick up the phone to say they’d call back, Downwinders contends. They just left it ringing and never checked their voicemail.

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  These Are the Biggest Polluters in Dallas-Fort Worth

  April 3 at 4 a.m.

  Paul Quinn College’s Urban Research Initiative made that data a lot easier to read and a lot more accessible with a tool mapping out polluters in North Texas counties.

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  More Pollution Is Headed for Midlothian, the 'Cement Capital of Texas'

  April 1 at 4 a.m.

  There are three cement plants – Ash Grove, Holcim and Texas Industries (TXI) – in Midlothian, often called the “Cement Capital of Texas.” Now, Holcim will be able to produce more pollution in the area.

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  Katy Trail High Rise Up For City Council Vote Again Despite Neighborhood Opposition

  March 29 at 4 a.m.

  Oak Lawn community members said Lincoln Property Company didn't care about their concerns about a project being proposed in their neighborhood.

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  'Very Frustrating': Floral Farms Tries To Fend Off More Undesired Development

  March 24 at 4 a.m.

  Jonathan Soukup, a Dallas resident, says a proposed site for the placement of “earth materials” is threatening his family’s business.

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  In West Dallas, Locals Want to Get Rid of an Asphalt Shingle Plant

  March 9 at 12 p.m.

  West Dallasites are taking the opportunity to finally share their concerns about one plant's pollution.