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Addressing Common Asthma Myths
Over 25 million people in the US have asthma, and it's the leading chronic disease in children. We tackle some...
The Increasing Demand and Decreasing Supply of Water
The demand for water is expected to increase while supplies decrease due to a growing population and climate...
What is an Estuary?
More than 100 estuaries are located in the United States, providing habitat for wildlife and supporting...
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Rain gardens are a visually pleasing way to absorb and filter pollutants from rainwater before the water runs off into storm drains and local water bodies. Rain
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
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
Discover the world of river otters—champions of sustainability in North American waterways. Learn their vital role and how to protect their habitats
La familia promedio gasta $1,100 por año en los costos de agua y alcantarillado. Cada estadounidense utiliza un promedio de 100 galones de agua por día, pero
Learn about the fascinating journey of snowflakes from cloud to ground. Discover how varying temperatures and conditions shape snowflakes and affect winter
La mención de una "vía navegable" a menudo desencadena pensamientos de océanos y ríos caudalosos. Sin embargo, hay zonas de transición entre los ambientes
¿Sabía usted que una cuadra típica de una ciudad genera más de cinco veces la cantidad de escorrentía de agua de lluvia que una zona boscosa del mismo tamaño
A changing climate impacts the quality and quantity of water in US rivers. Observed and projected changes in precipitation intensity, groundwater runoff