Dallas Sierra Club Earth, Wind and Fire Conference
Dec 31, 2024 08:46AM ● By Bernice Butler
The Dallas Sierra Club will hold their Earth, Wind and Fire Conference from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 1, at the Dallas College Brookhaven Campus, bringing together regional and national experts to discuss urgent environmental issues affecting air, land and water in the DFW Metroplex.
The conference will feature a stellar panel of speakers, including Doug Lewin, a nationally recognized energy expert, who will deliver the keynote address on the Texas electric grid. He will discuss the impact of new power plants on the environment and whether they will make the grid more reliable. Other speakers include Dr. Anne Epstein, at Texas A&M, Darya Minovi, at the Center for Science and Democracy, Barbara Gottlieb, M.D., a physician at Brookside Community Health Center, and Tim Doty, with WTTV CBS4Indy, in Indianapolis.
Other topics include the future of the DFW water supply, forever chemicals in water, the invisible danger of ethylene oxide, the risks of urban fracking, microplastics in our waterways and clearing the air for DFW. The conference provides a platform for environmentalists in the DFW Metroplex to listen, learn and engage with experts on critical environmental issues.
Victoria Howard, Dallas Sierra Club chair, emphasized the importance of the conference, stating, “Our goal is to create a safe space for environmentally conscious individuals to come together, take a mental deep breath, and connect with like-minded thinkers.” The conference is the third of its kind hosted by the Dallas Sierra Club, with the previous two held in 2012 and 2016.
The Dallas Sierra Club is a local chapter of the Sierra Club, one of the nation's oldest and most influential grassroots environmental organizations. Established in 1922, it is dedicated to exploring, enjoying and protecting the planet. Through education, advocacy and outings, the club engages the community in environmental stewardship and works to safeguard natural resources in the North Texas region.
Location: Building H, 3939 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch. The conference is open to the public, and attendees are encouraged to register early online at EarthWindAndFireEvent.com. For more information, visit DallasSierraClub.org.
