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Tips to Save Energy Today
Easy low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy.
- Set your thermostat comfortably low in the winter and comfortably high in the summer. Install a programmable thermostat that is compatible with your heating and cooling system.
- Use compact fluorescent light bulbs.
- Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher's drying cycle.
- Turn off your computer and monitor when not in use.
- Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use (TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power).
- Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120° F.
- Take short showers instead of baths.
- Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.
- Drive sensibly. Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gasoline.
- Look for the ENERGY STAR® label on home appliances and products. ENERGY STAR® products meet strict efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.
The Nature Report: Sunrise to Sunset
Yesterday at 3/10/2010 10:37:00 AM
If you are willing to get up a little early and stay out a little late, your reward is sometimes a magnificent display of color.
The Nature Report: Wonderful Wrens
Monday, March 08, 2010
It's the little things in life that bring a smile to your face, for Richard Moore its tiny Carolina Wrens making their home in his backyard.
The Nature Report: Spring Colors
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
It might not feel like it right now, but spring is fast approaching some colorful wildflowers are already emerging from the ranch land.
The Nature Report: Tortoise Awakening
Monday, February 22, 2010
Texas tortoises now awakening from their winter's sleep, and as Richard Moore shows us, the well-rested and slow-paced tortoises can live for nearly a century.
The Nature Report: Spring Song
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
It may still be a little cool in deep South Texas, but native birds are already singing in the spring.
The Nature Report: Great Blue Herons
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
There is a remote island in the Lower Laguna Madre that is a paradise for birds. Nesting season is just beginning on the Audubon sanctuary Green Island.
The Nature Report: Ocelots in the Spotlight
Monday, February 08, 2010
This Friday evening, The Nature Report's Richard Moore will host the inaugural Ocelot Gala and the annual Ocelot Festival on Saturday.
Call 4 Action: Rain Floods RV Park
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
As the rain moves in to the Valley, so do flooding problems for the residents of the Yellow Rose RV Park in La Feria.
Group seeks habitat protection for jaguarundi
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
An environmental group is asking the federal government to further protect the endangered jaguarundi.
Harlingen farm giving away free oak trees
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
A Harlingen nursery is still giving away free oak trees.
Protecting your pipes from freeze
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
With the winter blast coming in this week, pipe damage is a real problem some could face when the temperatures dip below freezing.
Preparing for winter cold blast
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
With a cold front moving in to the Valley later this week, Cameron County officials urged residents to take certain measures to protect themselves from the frigid temperatures.
Sebastian boy held for fireworks attack
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
A 12-year-old Sebastian boy remains in custody after he allegedly injured a 10-year-old playmate with fireworks.
Fireworks sales and risks up this year
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Fireworks vendors said sales are up this year, and that worries fire officials who feel there could be an increase in fireworks-related incidents this New Year’s celebration.
Pothole Patrol: Loma Linda Circle Gets Attention
Monday, December 28, 2009
The Pothole Patrol is getting results in Palmview where the construction of a bridge is causing a bumpy ride for residents.
Nursery giving away oak trees for centennial
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
A Rio Grande Valley nursery wants to celebrate Harlingen's upcoming 100th birthday in a very unique way.
1,300 acres set aside as ocelot habitat
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
The Nature Conservancy bought about 1,300 acres from a south Texas rancher in an effort to preserve habitat for the endangered ocelot.
Whale's body found on South Padre Island
Monday, December 21, 2009
Authorities are investigating the death of a whale whose body washed up on the shores of South Padre Island.
Rain dampens Texas wildfire risk
Monday, December 21, 2009
The Texas Forest Service report that the state may get a break this winter and spring on the heels of a couple of massive wildfire seasons.
Whooping Cranes expected back in larger numbers
Friday, December 18, 2009
The season is looking up for endangered whooping cranes with more birds apparently heading to Texas for the winter.
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