Narrated by Robert Redford and produced by The Redford Center at the Sundance Preserve and Alpheus Media, FIGHTING GOLIATH: TEXAS COAL WARS follows the story of Texans fighting a high-stakes battle for clean air.  The film introduces the unlikely partners — mayors, ranchers, CEOs, community groups, legislators, lawyers, and citizens — that have come together to oppose the construction of 19 conventional coal-fired power plants that were slated to be built in Eastern, Central Texas, and Northeastern regions that were being fast-tracked by the Governor.  The result of this united effort was the formation of Texas Clean Air Cities Coalition (TCACC)."     Click here to view the film online

July 31, 2008

In appreciation for their taking a stand to preserve the health and well-being of the  Texoma area, we  recognized officials from Trenton, Bells, Savoy, Whitewright, and Tom Bean — local cities that  participated in the Texas Clean Air Cities Coalition.

(See photos below)

Honored Guests

Tom "Smitty" Smith, Director of Public Citizen in Texas’ Austin office, was our guest speaker and provided commentary on the film.  He also spoke after the film on “New Directions: Clean Energy Sources, Energy Efficiency, & Conservation.”  

"New Directions: . . . "

North Texas e-News editor Allen Rich (l)

talking with Gary Stuard founder of the

Interfaith Environmental Alliance.

Faye Wedell and Mary Strickland

preparing for the meeting..

Fred Zickrick for

Whitewright

Jonathan Castro presenting to Bells reps

Joanne Duncan presenting to Gary Duncan

                            for the City of Trenton

CJ Durbin-Higgins presenting to 

Tom Bean Mayor  Sherry Howard

Lisbeth Echeandia

for the City of Savoy

Nathan Melson gave us an update on the Green Hunter wind farm that is being considered for Fannin County.