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When it comes to preserving the health and well-being of our single greatest resource, we can all do a little more (and, in some cases, a lot less). Here are five suggestions to get you started. Start a petition to get your town to ban the use of plastic bags. Cut...

Dr. Max Aung and Dr. Tracey Woodruff join the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to how and why they use their science to drive policy change on harmful environmental chemicals. You can listen here.

The Interconnectedness of Living Things Environmental Science integrates natural and social sciences to study how the environment and man-made processes interact with one another. It is an interdisciplinary field that incorporates ecology, chemistry, biology,...

Creating the Tools for Ocean Discovery Ocean engineers are responsible for designing, building, and testing instrumentation and equipment that can withstand the harsh conditions of the ocean environment. It is a multidisciplinary field that combines mechanical,...

A (non-comprehensive) list of interesting and relevant climate change, climate policy, and environmental justice stories. COP29 climate finance talks must have a strong adaptation focus. The new finance goal needs clear and enforceable adaptation targets to help...

A (non-comprehensive) list of interesting and relevant climate change, climate policy, and environmental justice stories. COP29 climate finance talks must have a strong adaptation focus. The new finance goal needs clear and enforceable adaptation targets to help...

Jose Ramon Becerra Vera joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss arming residents in his native Inland Empire region of California with air pollution data to advocate for their health and community. You can listen here.

Dr. Timnit Kefela joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss the the specific ways microplastics harm urban communities and some of her tips for reducing plastic use and exposure. You can listen here.

The Last Unexplored Frontier The ocean contains 99% of the living space on earth, but less than 10% has been explored. We actually know more about the surface of Mars than we do about the deepest parts of the ocean. So, when it comes to unexplored frontiers, our vote...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) maintains a database of opportunities for students of any level — from kindergarten through high school, undergraduate and graduate, and even recent graduates. Opportunities include one-day events, summer...

A (non-comprehensive) list of interesting and relevant climate change, climate policy, and environmental justice stories. Weak gender focus at COP29 risks leaving women behind in greener future. In India, social barriers make it tough for women to work in the solar...

A (non-comprehensive) list of interesting and relevant climate change, climate policy, and environmental justice stories. Far From the Climate Talks: The Human Cost of Global Warming in 2024. Every month so far has seen floods, fires, smashed heat records or some...