Earth School: Take a Nature Quest
Over 1.5 billion children can’t go to school right now. An online program from TED Education, The United Nations Environmental Programme, and other hopes to help by offering dozens of science “quests.”
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Safety Concerns Surrounding Pesticide Use
Hazards posed by pesticides to human health and the environment have long been a bone of contention, leaving people confused and in need of clear guidelines.
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How the History of Littering Should Impact the Solution
LIttering has wreaked havoc on ecosystems all over the world. What do we do now to amend the global problem of chronic waste?
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Improved Solar Power with New Organic Sensitizers
Cheaper, better solar power? Harnessing the power of the sun might finally become easier and less expensive thanks to new research into organic sensitizers.
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Sustainable Transportation: Electric vs. Gas
Spoiler alert! Research is still showing that electric cars produce significantly fewer emissions over their lifetime than gas-powered vehicles.
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Book Review: Science By the People
In Science By the People, Kimura and Kinchy describe their challenging research subject: understanding how people are impacted by science.
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Listen to Your Gut on Air Pollution
Air pollution exposure alters the bacteria in the gut microbiome and could have more health effects than we realized, according to a new study.
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Poor Mental Health Linked to Hotter Days
In the midst of a global warming crisis, a new study finds that hot days above 80 degrees are taking a toll on people’s psychological well-being.
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Join in Earth Day 2020
Even while sheltered in place, you can celebrate Earth Day 2020 by joining online actions and events through Earth Day Live.
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Spring in the Time of Coronavirus
As we shelter in place this spring, how can we retain our connection to Earth and to celebrate the Spring Equinox as so many have done before us?
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