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Why Vaping is Dangerous, Especially for Children with Asthma
E-cigarettes can cause health problems for young people with asthma. Dr. Lisa de Ybarrondo offers tips for...
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...
Learn More About UV Radiation
Learn how UV radiation affects your health, what factors influence exposure levels, and simple steps you can...
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To track environmental changes, researchers require numerous observations, measurements, monitoring, and data sets to be collected. Engaging non-professional
Planning to hit the sands this summer? Beach pollution could jeopardize many Americans' vacation plans—there were more than 12,000 closings and swimming
Erosion along the US oceanic coasts is expected to increase in a changing climate due to an increase in sea level rise, heavy precipitation events, flooding
â¦or blue, or brown, or red! Algal blooms come in many colors and can have serious negative health impacts on humans and animals by contaminating waterways and
During National Pollinator Week, support pollinators by planting a variety of native blooms and create habitats for bees and hummingbirds.
A twitter of song sparrows catches the attention of a prowling bobcat that bounds off after them. A river otter can be seen floating down the creek. The serene
A vector-borne disease is one that is transmitted by a living organism between humans or from animals to humans. The most common in the United States are
May is National Bike Month. Try cycling to work or school just one day this month. Research has shown that the length of about half of all car trips—three miles
Did You Know? Asthma is the leading chronic disease in children 7.5% of children in the US have asthma, 2.3% are Black or of Hispanic origin. Dampness and mold
Have you ever wondered how scientists use data to understand past, present, and future climate change? They couldn’t do it without math.