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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 I Get Students Interested in Science and the Environment
Award-winning educator Kim Alvin De Lara shares practical ways to get students interested in science and 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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Explore five smart charitable giving strategies, from donor-advised funds to stock, crypto, and IRA gifts, that can help your donation go further.
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
Leaf-peeping boosts the US economy by $30B as travelers visit parks for vibrant autumn colors. Discover top spots, climate impacts, and tools to track peak
Prepare your home and family for wildfires with tips on prevention, evacuation, and emergency planning to stay safe year-round.
Scientist and mom Dr. Chanda Bennett shares how she turned citizen science into a family tradition, and offers practical tips for getting your kids involved in
Thanks to a NEEF environmental grant, people are rebuilding pollinator habitat nationwide through hands-on stewardship projects rooted in the needs of their
Mosquitoes & ticks carrying diseases like West Nile & Lyme. Learn how to protect yourself and your family.
In case of a hurricane or other extreme weather event, there are important steps you should take to protect yourself and your family. Below is a step-by-step
Learn more about the Global Ocean Conveyor Belt, a deep-sea current that connects Earth's oceans, including how it supports the world's food chain and how it
Many plants and trees are blooming earlier than they did over the past century due to milder winters and earlier spring thaws.