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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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Discover how seasonal weather impacts our favorite holiday foods like turkey, sweet potatoes, and wine, and the important role sustainable agriculture plays in
Climate change is making heat waves worse. Learn how to stay safe and protect your health in extreme heat.
Children are more vulnerable to risks like asthma associated with climate change due to several factors. Help protect your family by understanding and preparing
Discover the effects of climate change and warmer winters on human health.
With about 80% of the US population living in cities, millions are at an increased vulnerability to heat waves and a changing climate. Learn about urban heat
Climate change has the potential to impact the taste, size, and availability of fruits and vegetables at your local farmers market. We break down what this
QueerBrownVegan’s Isaias Hernandez uses his social media platform for environmental education, showing the intersectionality between environmental justice and
Air quality affects health in many ways. New research explores the connection between air pollution, cognitive function, and dementia.
Food waste is the largest component of US landfills at 24%—more than plastic, metal, and glass. When food ends up in landfills, it contributes to the third
Biodiversity is important to human health because it supports physical, mental, and spiritual health and social well-being. Learn how NEEF supports biodiversity