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Austin Resource Recovery: How to celebrate Earth Day, reduce plastic waste

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Earth Day events are taking place all across Austin this weekend.With a wide variety of environmental protection efforts underway, the city has asked Austinites to drop off plastic bags and bottles at Public Library locations."Our goal is to get out in the community and encourage Austinites to bring us their single-use plastic bags and plastic bottles for use over Earth Day weekend,” Austin Resource Recovery spokesman Andrés Cantú said.Friday is the final drop-off day, and anyone is welcome to stop by the Austin Public Library North Village Branch location from 3-5 p.m.Austin Resource Recovery plans to repurpose the plastic into reusable materials at its Earth Day events this weekend:Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Earth Day Jubilee at International ShoresSunday, April 23, 2023, 12-4 p.m. | Green Fest at Waterloo GreenwayAnyone is welcome to stop by and use these materials to create crafts, such as plastic planters and piggy banks.Earth Day is widely recognized ...

Google searches for sustainability spike as Earth Day approaches. Tech expert weighs in

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Searches for climate and sustainability are hitting all-time highs, according to Google technology expert Sarah Armstong.“We're seeing searches for how to save fuel when driving, spiking,” said Armstrong. “We're seeing a lot of interest in saving energy at home.”This Saturday, April 22, is Earth Day, and if you’re searching for ways to help the environment, here are some options. Earth Day around the world “Two big tips here. One is to try using a smart thermostat. I love the Nest learning thermostat that can save you 10 to 12% on heating by just learning your schedule. And then a lot of folks are switching to solar panels. Solar installation had an all-time high in search interest last year.”With summer travel, Armstrong said there are green options to choose from.“One way I really like to see this is in Google Flights. It will show you the CO2 emissions associated with the flight you're going to purchase, and you can actually rank those flights by CO2 emissions ...

PD: Child survives Hoosick Falls drunk-driving crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:53 GMT

HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Rensselaer woman is due in court later this month after she allegedly crashed her car, drunk, with a child inside. A spokesperson for New York State Police said the child was under the age of five and was picked up before officers could make it to the crash scene. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The wreck happened around 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, near Ball Street Extension in Hoosick Falls. It was a one-car crash. The uninjured driver was identified by police as Helen R. Benn, 45, of Rensselaer. She was arrested at the scene for driving while intoxicated with a child—Leandra's Law. NYSP: Man arrested after high-speed chase in Malta She was taken to the State Police barracks in Brunswick for processing, where she allegedly refused to provide a sample to determine the alcohol content of her blood. Benn was arraigned at the Petersburg Town Court, released on her own recognizance, and or...

Protecting wildlife during spring baby season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:53 GMT

HUNTER, N.Y. (WTEN) — It's important to keep an eye on your pets when they're outside—especially during the Spring, according to the Friends of the Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center in Hunter. A month ago, volunteers from the nonprofit found a baby red fox on a snow-covered lawn after an interaction with someone's domestic dog. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "He had superficial wounds but also presented with what appeared to be nerve damage, possibly from being shaken by the dog," the organization wrote in an online statement. "His prognosis wasn't good, but we wanted to give him every chance to respond to treatment."The little guy was unable to stand on his own, at first. Thankfully, he has since recovered, and today is standing and walking. Mohawk Hudson Humane Society hosting Pride Paw-rade "This fox kit is lucky so far as these domestic animal and wildlife interactions can be prevented," added a spokesperson for ...

Thrifting for "Great Finds" with Stephanie Rivas and Christina Arangio

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - We’re wrapping up our third week of the “No New Clothes” pledge! As we enter the last leg of our Earth Month challenge, we’re exploring local spots to go secondhand shopping. Thrifting at Karie Jean’s Closet in Voorheesville For more than 35 years, the Great Finds Thrift Boutique, through Equinox, has been offering a “thrifty” experience for shoppers, while also providing a training center for individuals who want to enter or re-enter the workforce. They also provide vouchers through area agencies to women in need, such as domestic violence survivors, to help them get professional clothes as they work towards a new chapter in life.“I feel like I’m at the job I’m supposed to be, do you ever feel that way? It's just so many components that happen here, it's about caring about your community outside and in,” said Susan Taylor, manager of the boutique. Taking the “No New Clothes” pledge with Ginger Zee The store is located at 260 Washington Avenue in Albany....

Three-story apartment building in north St. Louis catches fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Firefighters have been called to the 2700 block of Howard Friday morning. A three-story apartment building located in north St. Louis is on fire. They are working to put it out.Everyone inside the building has been accounted for. There does not appear to be any injuries associated with this fire.

Non-profit works with St. Louis law enforcement

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A non-profit is working to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community. Humanity in the Middle, Inc. takes the youth on an all-expense-paid trip to a city rich in black history and black excellence, along with law enforcement, with the goal of giving all parties a chance to have a safe space to connect. Clay farmer And Charlie Hughes, co-founders of Humanity in the Middle, join Fox2 live for details on the initiative.

RTD trains delayed by technical problems with signals; shuttles deployed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:53 GMT

Technical problems with signals Friday forced delays of Regional Transportation District trains, and RTD officials were deploying shuttles.Update: A Ln, B Ln & G Ln experiencing up to 15 minute delays due to s.. https://t.co/RPvlfZlyb2— RTD (@RideRTD) April 21, 2023The RTD’s A Line, B Line and G Line trains were delayed up to 15 minutes, RTD officials announced in a posting on Twitter. The shuttles were replacing A, B, G and N trains.   

Missing woman in Lakewood found safe, CBI cancels alert

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:53 GMT

Colorado Bureau of Investigation officials announced Friday that they’ve located a 23-year-old woman affiliated with the Dakota tribe who was reported missing on Thursday.The woman identified as Arianna Danielle Blue was found safe, CBI officials said in a Twitter post. The CBI also was looking for a 46-year-old man and a maroon 2005 Ford Explorer when Blue was reported missing after April 5 in Lakewood. A CBI “Missing Indigenous Person Alert” has been canceled.UPDATE: Arianna Blue has been safely located pic.twitter.com/v4zIVpwsJ4— CBI (@CBI_Colorado) April 21, 2023 

Metro Denver traffic: Semi truck crash forces closure of northbound I-225 in Aurora

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:53 GMT

A crash involving two semi trucks early Friday forced the closure of northbound Interstate 225 in Aurora.All northbound lanes on I-225 were closed at Alameda Boulevard, Aurora police said on Twitter.No injuries were reported. Police said I-225 will remain closed for several hours. Police were diverting traffic off I-225 at Alameda and then routing vehicles back on.#APDTrafficAlert All northbound lanes are closed on I-225 at Alameda due to a 2 semi-truck crash. No injuries reported at this time. Expect extended closure for the next few hours or more. Traffic is being diverted off at Alameda and then right back on. pic.twitter.com/JEwRfLySMC— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) April 21, 2023