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Why Vaping is Dangerous, Especially for Children with Asthma
E-cigarettes can cause health problems for young people with asthma. Dr. Lisa de Ybarrondo offers tips for...
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...
Learn More About UV Radiation
Learn how UV radiation affects your health, what factors influence exposure levels, and simple steps you can...
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While many people might feel as though they get a little blue when the days get shorter and the temperatures start to drop, these seasonal changes can actually
Brrr! When the temperature goes down outside, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves can take away the chill inside. Smoke from a crackling fire may smell good, but
NEEF partnered with the US Forest Service, Arbor Day Foundation, and Dimensions Educational Research Foundation to create a Nature Explore Classroom at the Lone
Discover the impact of air quality on public health and how climate change exacerbates respiratory issues. Take steps to improve indoor air quality and reduce
A vector-borne disease is one that is transmitted by a living organism between humans or from animals to humans. The most common in the United States are
Did You Know? Asthma is the leading chronic disease in children 7.5% of children in the US have asthma, 2.3% are Black or of Hispanic origin. Dampness and mold
Regular walking can have a tremendous positive impact on overall health and well-being. There are additional benefits in taking these walks in natural
Enero es el Mes Nacional de Acción del Radón. El radón es un gas radioactivo que se produce cuando el uranio se descompone en el suelo - se puede encontrar en
January is National Radon Action Month. What is radon? Radon is a radioactive gas produced when uranium in soil decays; it can be found all over the United
The average American spends up to 90% of their time indoors and poor indoor air quality costs the US economy more than $10 billion a year by worsening illnesses