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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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Through our programs and initiatives, NEEF aims to increase your understanding of how the environment affects your daily life. We want to reduce the physical
Research on the physical and mental health benefits of spending time outdoors continue to mount. Studies have demonstrated that time in nature may help prevent
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
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 health of the US population is at risk due to increasingly sedentary lifestyles and lack of physical activity. NEEF's Children and Nature Initiative: Rx for
Commemorating those who died while serving in the US military, Memorial Day is a time for reflection and respect. It also unofficially marks the beginning of
Asthma affects people of all different backgrounds, but anyone’s asthma can be exacerbated by environmental triggers like dust, mold, and pollen. NEEF partners
Nature-rich collaborations at Lone Star Family Health Center improve community well-being, fostering mental and physical health. Supported by NEEF and US Forest
Did you know that air quality indoors can affect your health just as much as air quality outdoors? Uncover the risks of poor indoor air quality (IAQ) and its
The Ozone Layer Ozone (O 3) is made naturally in the atmosphere when three oxygen atoms join together to form a colorless gas. The earth is wrapped in layers of