Earth Day 2022: How it started and how to celebrate
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
Earth Day 2022: Teach kids about going green with these toys
Teach kids green concepts and how to be eco-friendly with these suggested toys available online and in-store.
Time flies: Google Earth Timelapse feature shows your town change over 37 years
“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.
Best Buy will pick up and recycle your old appliances - for a price
For about $200 bucks, Best Buy will collect up to two large items and an unlimited number of smaller items from your home.
Indy 500 balloon release not part of 2022 schedule amid environmental concerns
The tradition of releasing thousands of balloons before the Indianapolis 500 will not happen this year. Officials cited environmental concerns as a factor in the decision.
Starbucks offering free reusable cups. Here’s how to get one
Starbucks said eligible customers will be able to receive a free reusable cup in honor of Earth Day.
US used wind power more than coal or nuclear for the 1st time
For one day at least, wind was the second-largest source of energy in the U.S., just behind natural gas, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Majority of Americans favor US taking steps to be carbon neutral by 2050, Pew survey finds
Nearly 70% of U.S. adults surveyed said they favor the federal government moving toward carbon neutrality by 2050, as well as prioritizing renewable energy sources.
Cleanup efforts of massive toxic dump on San Jacinto River remain stalled
Companies ordered to clean up toxic waste from the San Jacinto River want to stop the process.
Space weather alert: G2 geomagnetic storm watch in effect, auroras possible
Don’t expect massive power outages this week, but do expect to see beautiful northern lights after a significant solar flare erupted from a location on the sun’s surface previously believed to be inactive.
National Park Week: Free entry for all on April 16
Enter any national park for free this Saturday to kick off the start of National Park Week.
‘Alexa, grow a tree’: Amazon feature celebrates Earth month
Amazon is allowing users to take part in celebrating Earth month with one simple command.
Target’s annual car seat trade-in event begins April 18
Target will take your old, expired and damaged car seat in return for a 20% off coupon that can be used towards purchasing a new car seat, stroller or other select baby gear.
Researchers use okra, aloe extracts to remove microplastics from wastewater
Tarleton State University researchers said they wanted to find non-toxic alternatives to remove microplastics from various water sources.
Climate change rocking the insurance industry — and homeowners feel the heat
Climate change is the insurance industry’s "No. 1 long-term economic risk." And those effects also trickle down to homeowners.
Wind energy company kills at least 150 eagles in US, pleads guilty
The company pleaded guilty to criminal charges and was ordered to pay over $8 million in fines and restitution after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states.
Climate change: Earth will be 'unlivable' if emissions don't fall faster, UN report warns
A new report from the UN’s top body of climate scientists is warning that temperatures will go beyond a key danger point unless countries worldwide cut greenhouse emissions faster than they are currently committed to doing.
Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Satellite images show New York-sized ice shelf collapse in East Antarctica
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Temperatures in Antarctica reach 70 degrees warmer than normal
Parts of Antarctica Friday hit 70 degrees warmer than normal.