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From Teacher to Author: How Climate Literacy Guided My Career
Early in my career I realized that shifting the mindset of students in my classroom, especially on a social norm that valued consumerism over environmentalism, was a challenge with context and nuance far beyond my classroom walls.
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Celebrating Urban Parks During National Park Week
Spending time in nature can lower our blood pressure, improve our cardiovascular health, and reduce stress. Regardless of our circumstances, we all deserve and need parks wherever we live.
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Using Pesticides Properly Can Protect People, Plants and Animals
On this forty-ninth anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, I am reminded that by using pesticides properly, we not only protect our environment, and some of our most vulnerable species, we also protect ourselves.
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Celebrating 50 Years of Protecting the Ocean
During their travels, marine animals may face plastic pollution, impacts of climate change, and other threats. Their future survival can hinge on environmental laws that protect the ocean.
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Participatory Science: Supporting Inclusive Public Engagement in Science at EPA
We believe that providing communities equitable access to participate in and lead scientific projects is key to our shared vision of public engagement in science.
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Celebrating Our Environment During National Park Week
Climate change and other environmental issues can seem daunting, but I’m hopeful that people will continue working and advocating to protect special places like Mojave National Preserve.
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EPA scientists work with Tribal Nations to protect communities from radon and promote healthier air quality
Learn how EPA scientists are doing research that benefits vulnerable communities.
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Why Representation Matters for Girls and Women in STEM
As we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I’m happy to see that things have come a long way since Marie Curie first began her research. I’m also pleased to see that women are being recognized for their contributions in the sciences.