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How to Find the Right Mix of Screen Time and Nature Time
Find screen time recommendations by age, family-friendly tips for setting limits, and outdoor apps that help...
The Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
From forest bathing to climate anxiety, NEEF connects the science of nature and mental health with practical...
Wetlands Work for Us
Learn more about the importance of wetlands in the US, how you can help protect your local wetlands, and...
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Learn more about the new normal and how can we prepare for the future impacts of climate change from, Kenneth Harding, Director of the National Weather Service
Are you one of the 24.6 million people living in the United States affected by asthma? More than 1,000 people are admitted to the hospital each day because of
People are impacted by climate change in different ways. While some may not notice a difference in their health, others—children, pregnant women, the
Global CO2 emissions in April 2020 decreased 17% compared to one year before, and NASA satellite imaging showed significant reductions in air pollution over
The City Nature Challenge (CNC) is an example of a BioBlitz—a type of citizen science project where the goal is to observe and document as many species as
In 2019, Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), including blue-green algae closed all of Mississippi's beaches. Much of the growth of these harmful algal blooms is
Teens in Durango, Colorado, discuss hydrophobic soil with the ease that they discuss reality TV or Minecraft thanks to teachers who used a major wildfire to
Enjoying the warm weather outdoors? Beware of mosquitoes & ticks carrying diseases like West Nile & Lyme. Learn how to protect you and your family.
Over 50% of the US lives near coasts. Groundwater, vital for public water supply, faces risks from climate change, sea level rise, and overuse. Learn more about
Don’t wait for the storm. Prepare today and protect your family this hurricane season.