November 10, 2020
Among the many challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the few bright spots is that Americans have developed an increased appreciation for teachers. As parents and children have adapted to...
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November 10, 2020
Did you know that more than 5 million children under age 18 live with asthma ? With widespread community transmission of COVID-19 and this year’s potential influenza (flu) activity, people with...
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October 5, 2020
Did you know that 40 percent of all plastic produced is used for disposable packaging, which is the single largest market for plastic materials? In response to growing concern about the plastic waste...
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October 5, 2020
With the pandemic and social distancing changing everything in 2020, Halloween will likely look different this year. This creates the perfect opportunity to green-up this haunted holiday in the...
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October 5, 2020
In light of the recent wildfires engulfing the west coast, we spoke with Lorena Williams, a wildland firefighter formerly with the US Forest Service, about her experiences. With Fire Prevention Week...
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October 5, 2020
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 celebrate successes in the field, share...
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September 22, 2020
We’ve highlighted several organizations that have had success hosting virtual events that target diverse audiences, including communities of color, LGBTQ communities, and Spanish-speaking communities...
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September 15, 2020
Without access to public lands, people are less able to connect with nature, enjoy unique wildlife experiences, and engage in conservation activities outside of their home. However, by harnessing the...
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September 1, 2020
This year has been a challenging one for our country. Recent tragic events such as birder Christian Cooper’s assault in Central Park and the nationwide Black Lives Matter protests in response to...
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