Gulf Coast oil spill
The Gulf region is experiencing aftershock from an oil spill, which started April 20 and ended July 15.
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Biologists Mitch Sternberg (left) and Chris Hathcock of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service collect data at Boca Chica Beach as part of a Natural Resource Damage Assessment.
Biologists hit Texas beaches to seek out oil spill’s effects
Armed with clipboard, binoculars and handheld GPS, two U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists eyed the sky and walked the beach Sunday in an attempt at tallying healthy Texas coastal wildlife.
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BexarMet considers increased rates
The Bexar Metropolitan Water District board will consider a
7 percent water rate increase Friday... more
7 percent water rate increase Friday... more
Northside opens first official ‘green' school
When Martin Elementary School opens next month, it will claim at least two firsts. Martin will becom... more
Drivers go ‘20Green' for safer Terrell Hills
As the founder of Bike World and a cycling enthusiast for many years, Terrill Hills resident Whit Sn... more
Barge hits well near Gulf
The damage sent a shower of water, natural gas and oil spewing about 100 feet into the air.
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tip of the week
Green your back-to-school routine: Purchase recycled or recyclable school supplies and buy things you'll need all year in bulk. (Tip from City of San Antonio) » More tips
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- How much does it cost to operate my appliances?
- What size air conditioner does my home need?
- How much of an impact will I make by recycling?
- How much energy would I save by walking vs. driving?
- What is my annual fuel cost?
- How much of an impact will my office make by recycling?
- How much of an impact will my hotel make by recycling?
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- When will my brush be picked up?
- What are the current water restrictions?
- Is today/tomorrow an Air Quality Health Alert day?
- Where can I report a littering motorist?
- Where can I report a smoking vehicle?
- What is Bexar County's pollution scorecard?
- Where can I find green businesses in San Antonio?
- What can I do around the home to save energy?
- Hearst Corp's Green Web site
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