EARTH DAY

Hello and welcome back to the Extreme Weather Blog! This is a very special week, we have Earth Day on Saturday.

April, also known as Earth Month, is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on a green organization with a mission to plant and distribute trees around Houston.

Here's the rundown for today's episode of Houston Life!

H-E-B will celebrate Earth Day this year with the return of its annual reusable bag giveaway.

Hope Farms will be open this Saturday from 9a-3p with plenty of fun, games and volunteer opportunities.

Tyra Banks, MOVE OVER! This ‘Houston’s Next Top Model’ traded in his business suits for a 100% upcycled boilersuit in honor of Earth Day.

Easy care tips in taking care of your houseplants.

The University of Houston will be celebrating Earth Day with events going on all this week at their campus.

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.

Inexpensive ideas to grow a garden in tight spaces

H-E-B is giving out reusable bags on Friday for Earth Day.

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?

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

Beginning at 1 p.m. on April 22, customers who visit any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop and Mi Tienda in Texas are eligible to receive a complimentary Earth Day bag made from recycled plastic bottles. Bags will be distributed while supplies last.

Moody Gardens is hosting a weekend chock-full of events celebrating the Spring Migration, FeatherFest and Earth Day. The special Guest Speaker for the event is Marshall Johnson, Chief Conservation Officer of the National Audubon Society.

Friday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, the team is celebrating Earth Day. Do you have a small backyard or side yard? We’ll show you how to garden in a tight space and on a budget! That’s Friday on KPRC 2.

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

Earth Day is Friday, April 22. Here’s a schedule of Houston events and volunteer opportunities that honor our planet.

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.

Thursday marks the 51 annual Earth Day, and changemakers are working to save and restore our planet’s rich biodiversity. World and city leaders across the world spoke about the climate change battle.

Thursday, April 22, is Earth day and several local and national leaders are making sure we have a clean and positive environment.

On Earth Day and beyond, appreciating the world around you means examining your impact on it and making changes to help those around you and the environment we all share.

Just in time for Earth Day, these two world-renown producers are showing us some beautiful footage of our Planet!

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

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?

If you’re wondering, yes--rain barrels and rain harvesting are legal in Texas.

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.

This Earth Day, why not use the holiday as a way to teach your kids how to give back with these opportunities to conserve the Earth?

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 is a day we're all supposed to focus on how we can protect our planet, making it cleaner and healthier for people and wildlife. You don't have to change your whole life. If everyone starts small, we could make a big change. Here are five things you can do starting today to make a difference.

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.

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

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

As we mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can help the planet. “As we celebrate the fiftieth Earth Day, we all know we have lots of work to do to make the environment even better, but this is also a big day of celebration. Since then, Earth Day has grown to be the largest global environmental event. Today, it’s celebrated in more than 192 countries worldwide under the moniker International Mother Earth Day. Celebrate Earth Day with some virtual programming from Houston!

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.