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How Lorena Williams' Firefighting Career Took Her to New Heights
We talk to Lorena Williams, a wildland firefighter about her career path and experiences. She gives K-12...
How I Get Students Interested in Science and the Environment
Award-winning educator Kim Alvin De Lara shares practical ways to get students interested in science and the...
Preparing High School and College Students for a Career in Environmental Science
Learn how students can prepare for environmental science careers through STEM education, college planning...
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Studies show that adding green spaces reduces community violence while supporting public health and environmental justice.
Learn how time outdoors supports children’s health and well-being, and get practical ideas educators and health professionals can share with families.
Discover the effects of climate change and warmer winters on human health.
January is National Radon Action Month. The following information can help you protect yourself and your family from exposure to radon gas and improve your home
Want to get outdoors, but wintry weather is stopping you? Check out this list of fun outdoor winter activities that provide both physical and mental 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
National Trails Day is the first Saturday in June and provides the perfect opportunity to go hiking with your family and share your love of being outside.
Air quality affects health in many ways. New research explores the connection between air pollution, cognitive function, and dementia.
What Makes Air Healthy? Fresh air. You know it when you smell it—but do you know what actually makes air “clean?” Clean air contains a naturally occurring