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Embrace the Outdoors to Beat the Winter Blues
Want to get outdoors, but wintry weather is stopping you? Check out this list of fun outdoor winter activities...
Why Is Science Communication Important?
Dr. Heather Leslie shares strategies that help researchers and scientists concisely and effectively share the...
Preparing High School and College Students for a Career in Environmental Science
Learn how students can prepare for environmental science careers through STEM education, college planning...
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What Makes Air Healthy? Fresh air. You know it when you smell it—but do you know what actually makes air “clean?” Clean air contains a naturally occurring
Learn about the environmental justice (EJ) movement and the Office of Environmental Justice established at the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Food waste is the largest component of US landfills at 24%—more than plastic, metal, and glass. When food ends up in landfills, it contributes to the third
Children's Environmental Health Day is an annual event devoted to raising awareness for children's environmental health issues. It gives us a chance to
Summer may be over, but don't put away your sunscreen and sunglasses just yet! While summer is the time of year when you're typically exposed to the highest
Biodiversity is important to human health because it supports physical, mental, and spiritual health and social well-being. Learn how NEEF supports biodiversity
Is your favorite type of seafood being overfished? Learn how to make sustainable seafood choices using the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch guides.
Chicago’s Loomis Street Community Garden shows how community gardens increase access to healthy food and result in a more engaged community. Learn how to start
Children who grow up with social and economic disadvantages are at greater risk for exposure to harmful environmental factors that lead to pediatric asthma and
May is Asthma Awareness Month, and May 1st is World Asthma Day. As a leading chronic illness affecting children and adolescents across the country, managing