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Earth Day 2026

April 22, 2026
Each year, people across the globe celebrate Earth Day on April 22 as an opportunity to recognize the importance of protecting the planet and preserving natural resources for future generations. What began more than fifty years ago as a movement focused on environmental awareness has grown into a worldwide reminder that both large-scale efforts and […]
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Recycling Your Plastic Grocery Bags

March 2, 2026
If you live in the United States and grew up going to your local grocery store you are likely familiar with the plastic grocery bag. These thin, wispy bags have become a familiar part of our lives. Whether you've used one as a makeshift trash can or used them to store items, these bags have […]
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World Water Day and the Role of Education in Advancing Water Equity

February 17, 2026
Each year, World Water Day gives us a chance to pause and think about the overlap between our daily choices and global challenges. This year’s theme, Water and Gender, encourages us to look more closely at how access to water affects people in different ways. For millions of people, access to water is not as […]
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Celebrating 40 Years of Watt Watchers of Texas

January 15, 2026
Forty years ago, a simple idea sparked something extraordinary. Watt Watchers of Texas began as a creative way to teach students about saving energy, but over time it grew into a movement that has shaped classrooms, inspired careers, and helped schools across Texas save both energy and money. Today, as Watt Watchers celebrates its 40th […]
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Free Professional Development for Texas Teachers

August 28, 2025
Educators Can Earn Free CPE Hours from The University of Texas at Austin Watt Watchers of Texas now offers asynchronous, online professional development courses designed specifically for licensed Texas educators. Each course is self-paced, one hour in length, and provides one hour of Continuing Professional Education credit at no cost. Upon completion, educators receive an […]
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World Population Day: Saving Energy and Water in a Growing World

July 1, 2025
Every year on July 11, we reflect on one of humanity’s most significant challenges - and opportunities - our growing population. World Population Day was first observed in 1990, after the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) sparked global interest with The Day of Five Billion on July 11, 1987. This milestone date marked the moment […]
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