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Addressing Common Asthma Myths
Over 25 million people in the US have asthma, and it's the leading chronic disease in children. We tackle some...
The Increasing Demand and Decreasing Supply of Water
The demand for water is expected to increase while supplies decrease due to a growing population and climate...
Air Pollution, Mental Health, and America’s Aging Population
Air quality affects health in many ways. New research explores the connection between air pollution, cognitive...
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QueerBrownVegan’s Isaias Hernandez uses his social media platform for environmental education, showing the intersectionality between environmental justice and
National Trails Day is the first Saturday in June and provides the perfect opportunity to go hiking with your family and share your love of being outside
Over 25 million people in the US have asthma, and it's the leading chronic disease in children. We tackle some asthma myths with the help of Dr. Lisa de
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
Liaison to NEEF's Ex-Officio Board, Dr. Sharunda Buchanan, Leads HHS' New Office of Environmental Justice Everyone deserves the opportunity to live the
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 are more vulnerable to risks associated with weather and a changing climate due to several factors. You can help protect your family by understanding
Spending time in nature can be healing for former members of the armed forces. A Pew Research Center survey found that roughly one in four veterans say the
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
Did You Know? Heatwaves have become more frequent and cold waves have become less frequent over the past century in the US. Annual average US temperatures are