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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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A tide of red washes over a lake, dyeing the water a crimson color. While some people may be more familiar with the crimson tide you see at an Alabama football
Explore the importance of groundwater during National Groundwater Awareness Week. Learn about depletion risks and conservation strategies for this vital
Next time it rains, observe how water flows once it hits the ground. If you are one of the 80.7% of Americans living in urban areas, chances are water has
In 2012, 3.2 million American farmers operated 2.1 million acres of farmland that produced food, fuel, and fiber for people in the US and around the world
Entender el ciclo del agua de la Tierra puede ayudarnos a entender cómo un clima más cálido intensificará las sequÃas y las inundaciones. Un contribuyente
June is National Rivers Month! Need a good reason to celebrate? Rivers provide us with drinking water, a boost to the economy, and important ecosystems and food
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