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Entry to Big Bend, Padre Island National Seashore and other national parks will be free on Saturday
Read full article: Entry to Big Bend, Padre Island National Seashore and other national parks will be free on SaturdayThe National Park Service will have free entry to parks and other sites on Saturday to celebrate National Park Week and Earth Day.
Celebrate Earth Day with tree giveaways, educational activities at these San Antonio events
Read full article: Celebrate Earth Day with tree giveaways, educational activities at these San Antonio eventsEarth Day is Monday, April 22, but businesses and organizations around San Antonio will celebrate early with events this weekend.
Celebrate Earth Day with free tree and plant giveaway at Woodlawn Lake Park in San Antonio
Read full article: Celebrate Earth Day with free tree and plant giveaway at Woodlawn Lake Park in San AntonioEarth Day is Monday, April 22 and the City of San Antonio’s Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate with a tree and plant giveaway this weekend.
These students are working to eliminate plastic in their lives, one bottle at a time
Read full article: These students are working to eliminate plastic in their lives, one bottle at a timeWhile we set aside one day a year to celebrate Earth Day and focus on ways each of us can protect our planet, there are things we can do every day that are simple and meaningful.
New report ranks San Antonio No. 1 in Texas for solar power
Read full article: New report ranks San Antonio No. 1 in Texas for solar powerA new report by the Environment Texas Research and Policy Center ranked San Antonio No. 1 in Texas and No. 5 in the nation for solar energy, maintaining its position from last year.
These sustainable homes are 100% off the grid, have 0 utility bills and are made of recycled trash
Read full article: These sustainable homes are 100% off the grid, have 0 utility bills and are made of recycled trashWith climate change bringing warmer climates, erratic weather and drought, your home could easily cost you lots of money.
Always wanted to start composting? This is how you can begin
Read full article: Always wanted to start composting? This is how you can beginYou probably already recycle, and it’s absolutely an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint, but are there any more things you could be doing around the house to be a little bit more green?
Watch how climate change has impacted Earth since 1984
Read full article: Watch how climate change has impacted Earth since 1984With Earth Day 2021 rapidly approaching, Google Earth has released a feature that might really open some eyes when it comes to how certain parts of the globe have changed in recent decades.
How much has San Antonio’s climate warmed since the 1st Earth Day?
Read full article: How much has San Antonio’s climate warmed since the 1st Earth Day?Since the inaugural Earth Day in April of 1970, the United States, Texas, and San Antonio have all warmed - meaning that these locations have all seen an increase in their average annual temperature from the year 1970 to the year 2021.
These easy daily habits can help save our planet
Read full article: These easy daily habits can help save our planetEarth day is April 22nd and over a billion people take part in Earth Day activities every year. However, there are steps you can incorporate in your everyday routine that can contribute to safeguarding our planet.
H-E-B, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation partner for conservation efforts
Read full article: H-E-B, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation partner for conservation effortsSan Antonio-based grocery giant H-E-B has announced that it has partnered with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation on a number of conservation efforts across the Lone Star State.
Have you been ‘wishcycling?’ It’s likely doing more harm than good
Read full article: Have you been ‘wishcycling?’ It’s likely doing more harm than goodFriday marks Earth Day, and according to data released by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2018, the recycling rate in the U.S. was 32.1%, down from 34.5% in 2015.
This may be the most environmentally conscious beer you will ever drink
Read full article: This may be the most environmentally conscious beer you will ever drinkGregg Spickler, Brewmaster at Alamo Beer Co., shares some of their Earth Day appetizers that are made with sustainable and reusable ingredients.
KSAT Kids: Earth Day activities; San Antonio 3rd grader publishes first book; how to make a milk jug bird feeder
Read full article: KSAT Kids: Earth Day activities; San Antonio 3rd grader publishes first book; how to make a milk jug bird feederHello parents, teachers and students! Happy Earth Day! So what are you doing today to help out Mother Nature?
Celebrate Earth Day by becoming a citizen scientist with the SA River Authority
Read full article: Celebrate Earth Day by becoming a citizen scientist with the SA River AuthorityHappy Earth Day! In celebration of Earth Day, the San Antonio River Authority wants you to become a citizen scientist. Find out how!
Thinking of planting a tree for Earth Day? Consider The Canopy Project
Read full article: Thinking of planting a tree for Earth Day? Consider The Canopy ProjectPlanting a tree sounds like a nice idea in theory, but what if you’re not sure what kind to plant, or where to put it? What if you live in a downtown apartment and you just don’t know what would be most helpful?
5 ways to make your home more environmentally efficient, sustainable
Read full article: 5 ways to make your home more environmentally efficient, sustainableThere’s often no place like home, although that sentiment can sometimes fade when a house starts to rack up energy bills and breaks down in places over the course of time.
Here’s what some San Antonio area schools are doing for Earth Day
Read full article: Here’s what some San Antonio area schools are doing for Earth DayStudents in the North East Independent School District and all around San Antonio are taking part in Earth Day activities as a way to celebrate the day and learn about the importance of the environment.
Earth Day 2021: Some easy eco-friendly ways to help save the planet
Read full article: Earth Day 2021: Some easy eco-friendly ways to help save the planetScientists at NOAA say the world’s five warmest years have all occurred since 2015 and by 2070 one-third of all animal and plant species on the planet could be extinct due to climate change.
‘It is our responsibility to be stewards of the Earth’: Here’s why it’s important to take care of our planet
Read full article: ‘It is our responsibility to be stewards of the Earth’: Here’s why it’s important to take care of our planetLearn how much oxygen our planet provides us, where it comes from and how we depend on it
The Latest: Mayors ask Biden for consult on climate migrants
Read full article: The Latest: Mayors ask Biden for consult on climate migrantsThe mayors of a dozen major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, New York City and San Diego, are asking President Joe Biden to consult them as the administration studies how to identify and resettle people displaced by drought, rising seas and other effects of climate change.
New group River Aid San Antonio forms, cleans Mission Reach
Read full article: New group River Aid San Antonio forms, cleans Mission ReachThe San Antonio River and the creeks of San Antonio are consistently saturated with garbage due to runoff from storms and high pedestrian activity along their paths.
Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?
Read full article: Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?Have you ever celebrated Earth Day, perhaps by planting a tree or doing something good for the environment? Considering the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic, the Earth Day Network has announced a shift to “global digital mobilizations.”It’ll be Digital Earth Day! Earth Day Network will provide live coverage of these “global digital mobilizations," which you can follow on its social media accounts. But organizers still want to “mobilize millions in a call for transformative action for our planet.”“At Earth Day Network, the health and safety of volunteers and participants in Earth Day events is our top concern. That’s now been postponed to October 24-25, 2020 to mark the half birthday of Earth Day.
Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?
Read full article: Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?Have you ever celebrated Earth Day, perhaps by planting a tree or doing something good for the environment? Considering the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic, the Earth Day Network has announced a shift to “global digital mobilizations.”It’ll be Digital Earth Day! Earth Day Network will provide live coverage of these “global digital mobilizations," which you can follow on its social media accounts. But organizers still want to “mobilize millions in a call for transformative action for our planet.”“At Earth Day Network, the health and safety of volunteers and participants in Earth Day events is our top concern. That’s now been postponed to October 24-25, 2020 to mark the half birthday of Earth Day.