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Five Faunal Forecasters: Can Animals Predict the Weather?
Here are five animals that are known for their weather wisdom. Some of these proverbs are true, while others...
See Stars This Winter Using Citizen Science
Discover citizen science projects and free curriculum to help kids learn about the night sky. February 3 marks...
Environmental Education Activities to Keep Your Students Engaged This Winter
Environmental educators need to find unique ways to keep their students engaged with the material outside of...
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A changing climate impacts the quality and quantity of water in US rivers. Observed and projected changes in precipitation intensity, groundwater runoff
Discover how rising global sea surface temperatures impact climate, weather, and marine life like coral reefs, as well as what you can do to help.
Discover the link between climate change, El Niño patterns, and increased hurricane intensity in the US. Learn about tropical cyclone development, sea level
Heading to the beach this summer? By riding the global ocean conveyor belt, that seawater that you're splashing in may have traveled the planet—and the seven
Understanding the earth's water cycle can help us understand how a warming climate will intensify droughts and floods. A main contributor to the intensity of a
Global CO2 emissions in April 2020 decreased 17% compared to one year before, and NASA satellite imaging showed significant reductions in air pollution over
In 2019, Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), including blue-green algae closed all of Mississippi's beaches. Much of the growth of these harmful algal blooms is
Over 50% of the US lives near coasts. Groundwater, vital for public water supply, faces risks from climate change, sea level rise, and overuse. Learn more about
The US is no stranger to hurricanes and intense storms—over the past few years, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria have left thousands of people dead in their
Squids, cuttlefish, octopi—these sea creatures, known as cephalopods, are famous for their association with sea monsters, their supposed intelligence, and as