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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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Global CO2 emissions in April 2020 decreased 17% compared to one year before, and NASA satellite imaging showed significant reductions in air pollution over
Discover the environmental impact and vulnerability of US transportation to climate change. Learn how reducing emissions can save billions in infrastructure
Squids, cuttlefish, octopi—these sea creatures, known as cephalopods, are famous for their association with sea monsters, their supposed intelligence, and as
When autumn rolls around, it provides a relief from the summer heat with cooler temperatures and beautiful colors from changing leaves. Those colorful leaves
The average American family can waste more than 10,000 gallons of water every year from easy-to-fix household leaks. That's the amount of water it takes to wash
¿Sabías? Entre 30 a 40% de los alimentos en los Estados Unidos no son consumidos. Los desperdicios de alimentos son el mayor componente de los vertederos de
Fuertes tormentas de nieve tienen la capacidad de paralizar ciudades, causar cortes de electricidad y causar miles de millones de dólares en pérdidas económicas
A large body of fully vetted scientific research provides compelling evidence that solar output from our Sun is not a major factor in causing the global
Pumpkin pies, jack-o-lanterns...weather has a big impact on the availability of our favorite fall squash. Whether the weather is wet and soggy, hot and dry, or
Drought conditions send wildlife in search of food, water and cover—which means some animals travel farther than usual and into more developed areas, increasing