EARTH DAY

The Princeton Review has recognized UMW's commitment to the environment, including it in the 2023 Guide to Green Colleges.

With this year’s “Invest in our Planet” Earth Day theme, it is important to highlight the vital role renewable energy plays in strengthening our economy and creating new jobs. As the operations administrator at EDP Renewables North America’s Los Mirasoles Wind Farm in the Rio GrandeValley, I can attest to the pride renewable energy workers take in powering the LoneStarState. This wind farm has helped keep our community’s businesses running and provided families with the income to keep food on their table. A sustainable future is attainable through renewable energy, and EDPR NA is proud to support this year’s Earth Day and the clean energy powering our economy. Take the women’s individual figure skating event, for example, where soap opera-style tensions from Russia’s figure skating team took center stage throughout the event.

The White House plan to accelerate battery production is part of a broader effort to shift the country away from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles.

Earth Day at Old Mill Park was a rousing success

Martin Henderson shared a shirtless selfie to promote an eco-friendly brand, and Virgin River fans can't get enough.

The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment’s annual Spring Lake Earth Day Festival took place Saturday at the headwaters of the San Marcos River.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

The Energy Department said its new energy-efficiency standards will save consumers $3 billion each year in utility costs.

While 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.

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With a mix of color, crafts and creativity, a North Side store is giving new life to some unwanted items and materials.

According to EPA, the average American produces around 4.5 pounds of trash each day.

According to EPA, the average American produces around 4.5 pounds of trash each day.

On this Earth Day, there are some simple things you can do at home that can help the environment and reduce waste.

A 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.

H-E-B is celebrating Earth Day by giving away 250,000 free reusable bags.

The Laredo College Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center is once again going...

The weekend weather looks glorious for those Earth Day activities in Fredericksburg.

The giveaway will take place at Woodlawn Lake Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

To mark this Earth Day, 60 Minutes looks back on our reporting on climate change and the environment over the years.

That "vegan" shampoo in a bottle "made of recycled materials" might not be as eco-friendly as you think.

With climate change bringing warmer climates, erratic weather and drought, your home could easily cost you lots of money.

You 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?

With 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.

If you’re like me, you’re always thinking of ways that you can live your life a little bit more “green.”

Earth -- isn’t it a great place to live?

Happy Earth Day! Planet-friendly projects, weekend magic, hangout spot with goats and more.

We asked one of the original Earth Day organizers for ideas on how to bring back urgency to the movement during a moment that’s more dire than ever

America's oldest trees store vast amounts of carbon. Counting them is the first step to preserving them, says the Biden administration.

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.

With Earth Day on Friday, the City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department has planned events around our local environment for the community this Saturday. A cleanup event kicks things off with Keep Brownsville Beautiful for the Great American Cleanup event from 7:30 a.m. until noon in the four districts. This year, the event is a partnership between the Brownsville Wellness Coalition, the Brownsville Beautification Committee, Keep Brownsville Beautiful and the City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department. With fun games and activities, local vendors, the farmers’ market and informational booths— EarthFest ‘22 offers something for everyone to celebrate Earth Day. To get more information about Saturday’s events, visit the Brownsville Parks & Recreation Facebook page.

The San Antonio Zoo is hosting a Party 4 the Planet celebration on Friday, April 22 for Earth Day.

It's Aladdin like you’ve never seen it before! Plus, a spring menu by a local James Beard semifinalist, Earth Day crafts and sustainable fashion.

This oil spill in Santa Monica was the worst in U.S. waters at the time.

Earth 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.

Opinion: How can San Antonio brand itself as a 21st century "smart city" when it appears unable to address its chronic litter problem, including the blind eye it turns each Fiesta?

Easter: April 1 Easter took place on April 17 this year, and Trinity’s Chapel | Spiritual Life (CSL) put on some festivities to celebrate. Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating Jesus’s resurrection from the dead, and it is traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox. CSL...

Earth Day 2022 is Friday and there are many virtual events you can take part in to honor the planet.

U.S. officials warn about potential Russian cyberattacks on American soil; CEO Herbert Diess on the future of Volkswagen; Companies racing to develop eVTOL "air taxis"

As Earth Day approaches, this documentary will have you looking at trees in a completely different way.

As Earth Day approaches, this documentary will have you looking at trees in a completely different way.

An all-new Peanuts special airs just in time for Earth Day. Here's how to watch and stream 'It's the Small Things, Charlie Brown' show on AppleTV+.

Wild Texas Kolsch is advertised as an easy-drinking, 4.8% ABV sipper with notes of lemon zest and hops.

Walt Disney World is preparing to celebrate Earth Day at its Animal Kingdom theme park.

The folks at Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation invite one and all to join them on Saturday, April 23, at Old Mill Park for their 18th Earth Day celebration. The event

If there’s a poster child for conservation efforts within the Edwards Aquifer it’s the Texas blind salamander.

Quinta Mazatlan is donating some 1,200 trees to McAllen ISD in recognition of Arbor Day and Earth Day, as well as a way to lay the groundwork for miniature forests across town.

Let's cycle, San Antonio.

San 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.

Friday 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.

Several classrooms at a local private school were vandalized, according to the Kerrville Police Department.

It won’t be known whether Kerr County property owners will be eligible for individual disaster assistance related to winter storm damage until after June 20, a county official said.

The question of whether to increase property taxes in a certain zone to pay for the Center Point Volunteer Fire Department is closer to being included on the November ballot.

Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly was optimistic about trends toward normalcy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but urged people to still “be careful.”

True Texas BBQ officially opened Tuesday inside the new H-E-B on Main Street in Kerrville.

Darrin Miller, formerly of Kerrville, stepped away from a dark path a dozen years ago to become a husband, father to five young boys, full-time pastor and musician who uses

The Hill Country Chapter, Class of 2021, celebrated the completion of their training and officially became Texas Master Naturalists on May 11, at a ceremony at Happy State Bank Expo

Hillarie Swanner, a teacher at Hal Peterson Middle School, was recently appointed to the Pre-AP National Faculty for demonstrating effective teaching practices, proven classroom success and for her experience leading

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San Benito Schools students celebrated Earth Day, an important annual event, on April 22.

Thursday’s Earth Day celebration continued through last weekend as a huge cleanup event...

Gregg Spickler, Brewmaster at Alamo Beer Co., shares some of their Earth Day appetizers that are made with sustainable and reusable ingredients.

Water levels near the nation's capital are rising faster than almost anywhere else on the East Coast.

Today, as billions of people around the world celebrate Earth Day, I want to acknowledge Department of Justice attorneys, investigators, and professional staff who work every day to advance the cause of justice by enforcing those laws. Although environmental crime and injustice can happen anywhere, communities of color, low-income communities, and tribal communities often bear the highest burden of the harm caused by environmental crime, pollution, and climate change. Earlier this week, I was proud to join EPA Administrator Michael Regan in announcing the nation’s first-ever Environmental Crime Victim Assistance Program. On this 51st Earth Day celebration, we honor our mission by advancing the cause of environmental justice. Read the Attorney General’s remarks at the DOJ-EPA Listening Session on Promoting Justice for Victims of Environmental Crime here.

The consequences that come with deforestation affect everything from nutrition to infections.

Hello parents, teachers and students! Happy Earth Day! So what are you doing today to help out Mother Nature?

Happy Earth Day! In celebration of Earth Day, the San Antonio River Authority wants you to become a citizen scientist. Find out how!

NASA scientists, astronauts and musician Shawn Mendes teamed up this Earth Day to remind us how planet Earth connects us all.

Today at 1 p.m., we're celebrating Earth Day with sustainable beer, clothing, a road trip getaway and a prom giveaway.

Planting 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?

There’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.

Students 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.

Scientists 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.

Learn how much oxygen our planet provides us, where it comes from and how we depend on it

The 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.

Earth Day 2021 is here and the folks at Google hope it plants a tree in your heart with this adorable Google doodle.

Thursday, April 22 is Earth Day, and some San Antonio eateries are celebrating in a suitably big way by holding events that celebrate sustainability. If...

Here are a few ways kids can get involved for Earth Day and appreciate what it really means.

Are you looking for something fun to do at home that has a little bit of science behind it?

While many understandably focus on recycling during Earth Day, “upcycling” can be just as valuable of a preservation tool.

Earth Day puts a spotlight on the planet’s health, and often makes us think about what we can do to help out.

In honor of Earth Day, National Geographic Live is giving a free, behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Disney+ original series Secrets of the Whales,...

Earth Day 2021 is Thursday and there are several ways you can give back to the planet and your community.

Today at 1 p.m., Tootie Pie Co. has a new location! Plus, a food truck bringing Creole flavors to food lovers, green toys for Earth Day and more.

Looking to do something in honor of Earth Day? It can feel daunting, like, “What could I possibly do that will help the planet?”

The Lone Star state is quickly becoming the blueprint for a new type of blue-collar worker.

The pandemic can’t stop Ziggy Marley from celebrating the Earth.

The White House will mark Earth Day this week by hosting international leaders for a virtual climate summit. But three countries that experts say are fueling the immigration crisis at the southern border aren't on the list. CBS News climate and energy reporter Cara Korte joins "CBSN AM" with more.

Want to get outside? Or are you looking to plan a summer trip? The country’s national parks are incredible places to consider.

For the 51st celebration of Earth Day, CBS News correspondents span the globe to report on the state of our planet. From Nairobi to New York Harbor, we'll show you how our environment is being affected by climate change and what steps are being taken to help heal the planet. Tune in all week for our in-depth coverage.

The 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.

Give a little back to Planet Earth by making your own compost at home.

NASA and Lego announced the toy company's new "Build a Planet" activity on Wednesday (April 22), the 50th annual Earth Day. "The Lego Group is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by asking builders to think globally," the company said in a statement. Today's challenge is to Build A Planet... Earth, or beyond!" Todays #LetsBuildTogether challenge is to BUILD A PLANET... Earth or beyond! The Earth Day Build A Planet challenge continues the partnership between NASA and Lego that has included astronauts assembling Lego kits on the International Space Station and Lego minifigures being launched to Jupiter on board NASA's Juno probe .

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the Department of Justices Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) celebrated its latest accomplishments and reflected on half a century of the divisions impact on environmental and natural resource law in the United States. Fifty years ago, on April 22, 1970, over 20 million people participated in a wide variety of public gatherings as part of the nations first Earth Day. From coast to coast, the American people provided a powerful civic response to environmental degradation and a clear demand for broad national measures to protect the environment and conserve natural resources. The achievements described in the report continue to highlight ENRDs efforts to advance environmental values since the first Earth Day in 1970. Watch a Video about ENRDs history since the first Earth Day here .

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.

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.