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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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NEEF collaborated with EPA on the the Curbside Disposal Education Campaign to educate residents about proper waste containment and encourage behavioral changes
As temperatures drop and autumn arrives, you may notice that some algal blooms aren’t fading away with summer. During warmer months, the water in still bodies
Each day in the United States, about 27.4 billion gallons of water are withdrawn and delivered from surface water and groundwater sources for residential use
The demand for water is expected to increase while supplies decrease due to a growing population and climate change. Learn about water use in the US and how to
Green crabs, zebra mussels, hydrilla, and Northern Snakehead—what do these organisms all have in common? Each of these species is cropping up in and around
With the growing rally to ban plastic straws, this “movement” helps shine the spotlight on the bigger issue of plastic pollution. While restaurants, theme parks
A beaver crawls up out of a river onto the bank, where it finds a tree to gnaw on with its oversized teeth. Beavers, like nature's chainsaws, are known for
Explore the phenomenon of ocean acidification and its effects on marine life. Learn how increased CO2 emissions are altering ocean pH levels and impacting
Did You Know? More than 80% of earth's marine life is migrating to different places and changing their breeding and feeding patterns due to warming waters
Explore the rapid rise of global sea levels and its impacts on coastal communities. Learn about projections and risks associated with climate change.