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The Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
NEEF's Health program highlights the connection between climate change and mental health and how the Climate...
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...
Asthma Awareness Month: Promoting Asthma-Friendly School Environments
May is Asthma Awareness Month, and May 1st is World Asthma Day. As a leading chronic illness affecting...
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Did you know? The word amphibian is derived from the Greek words amphi, meaning “both”, and bios, meaning “life.” Frogs are the most numerous and widely
Keep your eyes peeled this week for a rare sighting, one that comes only once every four years (or so): the 29th of February. Why does the calendar include this
Regular walking can have a tremendous positive impact on overall health and well-being. There are additional benefits in taking these walks in natural
Changes in fish and wildlife populations and their habitats in response to a changing climate have been observed on multiple levels in the United States
Did you know? The Golden Eagle is expected to lose 41% of its current breeding range by 2080. The Greater Sage-Grouse is expected to lose 71% of its current
Discover the world of river otters—champions of sustainability in North American waterways. Learn their vital role and how to protect their habitats
There has been a push in recent years for Americans to make the switch to phosphate-free detergents, soaps, and household cleaners. By 2010, 17 states banned
Team jersey? Check. Chips and dip? Check. Eleven hundred and sixty-two solar panels, a 27,000 square-foot green roof, and an extensive plumbing network that
Christine Voyer manages a science education and invasive species citizen science program called Vital Signs out of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in
For teenagers in the 21st century, learning happens everywhere: in school, online, and across a variety of communities. Throughout these learning environments