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Wildfire Season Is Coming: Protect Yourself from Environmental Asthma Triggers
As wildfire season begins, learn how wildfire smoke impacts your health, and how you and your family can...
How Lorena Williams' Firefighting Career Took Her to New Heights
We talk to Lorena Williams, a wildland firefighter about her career path and experiences. She gives K-12...
How Climate Change is Impacting US River Systems
A changing climate impacts the quality and quantity of water in US rivers. Observed and projected changes in...
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It all started 32 years ago as a once a year event in Allatoona, Georgia. The Great Lake Allatoona Clean Up (GLAC) brought out 3000 volunteers, primarily scouts
Toyota Principal Safety Engineer Aaron Wright organized an NPLD event to help clean up one of his favorite outdoor spots.
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
Explore the impact of indoor air pollution on student health. With 90% of Americans indoors, learn how asthma and air quality affect your child's well-being at
How can you tell that spring is on its way? Whether you're holding out for the first sighting of a robin, crocuses blooming where there once was snow, or buds
Humans aren't the only ones impacted by health risks associated with harmful algal blooms (HABs). Animals, especially domestic dogs and cats, can experience
The Big Thicket National Preserve in Southeast Texas has been named the Signature Site for NPLD 2018. One of 47 sites in the United States to be included on
Toyota’s Rick Vernon has headed up NPLD efforts for his division every year since 2005. Here are some of his tips for a successful event.
Did you know that 2019 was the second-warmest year on record? In fact, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the 10 warmest
Squids, cuttlefish, octopi—these sea creatures, known as cephalopods, are famous for their association with sea monsters, their supposed intelligence, and as