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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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Planning to hit the sands this summer? Beach pollution could jeopardize many Americans' vacation plans—there were more than 12,000 closings and swimming
During National Pollinator Week, support pollinators by planting a variety of native blooms and create habitats for bees and hummingbirds.
May is National Bike Month. Try cycling to work or school just one day this month. Research has shown that the length of about half of all car trips—three miles
The average American family can waste more than 10,000 gallons of water every year from easy-to-fix household leaks. That's the amount of water it takes to wash
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
Did You Know? The number of long-distance trips increase by about 54% during the Thanksgiving travel period. 90% of Thanksgiving travelers use automobiles to
Don't throw away your money--or fertilizer, water, or gas! Practice these tips and tricks to be a savvy shopper, understand food labels, make the most of your
A large body of fully vetted scientific research provides compelling evidence that solar output from our Sun is not a major factor in causing the global