Conclusion without significant impact (FONSI) published published information The environmental analysis (EA) for the relocation of Stehekin Valley Road at Mile 5.5 has been completed and a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) has been issued. FONSI documents the determination of the National Park Service (NPS) that no significant impactRead More →
In a small office in central Seoul, a group of people surround a machine with buckets filled with shredded plastic. “This is a keychain that we made by recycling plastic bottle caps,” said Yona Kim, project manager at the Korea Federation for the Environmental Movement, referring to the process inRead More →
According to a new report, education is not giving students enough knowledge to adapt, act and react to climate change and environmental crises. The , on the eve of the World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development, reviewed the education plans and curriculum frameworks of nearly 50 countries from allRead More →
The Udall Foundation recognized three Yale undergraduates for their commitment to careers in tribal public policy, the environment or indigenous health care, as well as for their leadership potential and academic achievements. Sophomore Joe Boland was named 2021 Udall Fellow in the Tribal Public Policy category; junior Abey Philip receivedRead More →
Credit: SWKStock/Shutterstock.com. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need to address climate change as part of the environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues of businesses and corporations. In a poll Verdict conducted to determine which of the three ESG factors is most important to company rankings, a majorityRead More →
Credit: SWKStock/Shutterstock.com. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need to address climate change as part of the environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues of businesses and corporations. In a poll Verdict conducted to determine which of the three ESG factors is most important to company rankings, a majorityRead More →
Are you screaming at the rain as a leader? It’s easy to imagine that on some days, especially if you work in tourism or agriculture, you might start to view the weather as your enemy. But if you find yourself yelling at the rain, blaming the weather, or some otherRead More →
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need to tackle climate change in the context of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues of businesses and enterprises. In a poll conducted by Verdict to assess which of the three ESG factors is the most important according to the ranking ofRead More →
“By simply studying the names of places and places in geography class, the course should study the impact of human actions on different parts of the planet” The majority of environmental degradation results from a lack of education. We need to make sure that our younger generation is aware ofRead More →
1 / 3 Olivia Lott, STEM Environmental Specialist at Shadow Valley Elementary School in Ogden, talks to students about a sixth grade battery-powered vehicle at the school completed on Thursday, April 22, 2021. The school was designated the one of 27 Green Ribbon schools nationwide by the United States DepartmentRead More →
Fifty-one years after the founding of Earth Day, with the first on April 22, 1970, man-made pollution and the resulting problems created by global warming and climate change remain the greatest threat to the planet, according to environmental scientists. “Certainly the biggest concern is climate change because it has soRead More →
April 15, 2021 3 ASU humanities faculties share their thoughts on creating a more sustainable future From food insecurity to the collapse of biodiversity, the field of environmental humanities tackles broad issues from an interdisciplinary perspective, aiming to connect two traditionally separate fields. “The environmental humanities are invaluable because theyRead More →
The Huntsville Botanical Garden wants to help families show their love for the planet with special Environmental Education Week programming. From April 19-23, Environmental Education Week is the perfect way to celebrate both Earth Day and Arbor Day with the kids. Environmental Education Week Activities at the Huntsville Botanical GardenRead More →
Students will examine water quality, climate change and the health of forests The Mountain Studies Institute is now registering students and adults for its Online Resilience Youth Summit, which will be held April 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jerry McBride / Durango Herald File Mountain Studies Institute isRead More →
Students will examine water quality, climate change and the health of forests The Mountain Studies Institute is now registering students and adults for its Online Resilience Youth Summit, which will be held April 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jerry McBride / Durango Herald File Mountain Studies Institute isRead More →
Chronic stress is a beast Imagine that you are walking in the savannah and you meet a lion. Your body’s acute stress response kicks in and releases a flood of hormones, raising your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate, and preparing you to fight or flee. It’s a short-termRead More →
BRUNSWICK — The Maine Environmental Education Association will hold its annual meeting and conference virtually on Wednesday and Thursday, April 7 and 8. With 30 workshops led by Maine educators and two key plenary panels, this is the largest annual gathering of practitioners and students of environmental education and outdoorRead More →
A central Maine college that recently announced plans to permanently transition to blended learning is now expanding to southern Maine with the launch of an environmental education program at the Pineland Farms campus in New Gloucester . Unity College on Tuesday announced plans for the Environmental Professions Technical Institute, whichRead More →
UCLA environmental law and climate change experts have seen positive developments under President Joe Biden. Now, halfway through his first 100 days, they are weighing in on what his administration has already accomplished and watching closely what to come. Professors from the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, UCLARead More →
A competitive research grant program has selected eight projects that will study water quality and other aspects of the Long Island Strait. The program, Long Island Sound Study, is funded by federal and state funds through a joint effort of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Connecticut Sea Grant,Read More →
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has backed a new UNEP report titled “Making Peace with Nature”. In addition to responding to environmental crises, it provides a peace plan and a post-war reconstruction program. The report advises that more than $5 trillion in annual subsidies to unsustainable sectors should instead be investedRead More →
As countries continue to grapple with the aftermath of a global pandemic, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) will meet virtually from February 22-23. At its fifth session, UNEA – the world’s highest environmental decision-making body – will bring together ministers and policy makers representing 193 member states as wellRead More →
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has supported a new UNEP report titled “Making Peace with Nature”. In addition to responding to environmental crises, it proposes a peace plan and a post-war reconstruction program. The report says more than $ 5,000 billion in annual subsidies to unsustainable sectors should instead be investedRead More →
River Bend Nature Center exists to provide environmental education and outdoor recreation for the whole family. This morning Brian sees what kind of fun awaits you outdoors at Racine. River Bend Nature Center exists to provide environmental education and outdoor recreation for the whole family. This morning Brian sees whatRead More →
Environmental pressures may have led humans to become more tolerant and friendly of each other, as the need to share food and raw materials became mutually beneficial, a new study suggests. This behavior was not an inevitable natural progression, but subjected to ecological pressures, concludes the study of the UniversityRead More →
A child’s social environment plays a key role in the growth of his personality. Here are the risk factors that can affect your child’s social development. A human being is born with certain natural genetic personality traits that remain the same throughout life, but we have the ability to change,Read More →
Did you know that regional parks provide environmental education to elementary school students in Sonoma County? While we can’t get together for face-to-face classes at this time, students can still have fun exploring nature in our new virtual tours, which we’ve expanded to include two favorites: “Only Rain Down theRead More →
The citizen science association Delta Environment is in the process of establishing a new endowment at the Rochester Institute of Technology to create an environmental education program at RIT’s Tait reserve. Through the Wayne Harris Delta Environmental Education Endowment Fund, RIT will continue Delta’s mission by incorporating environmental programs andRead More →
At the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Women’s Health Research Office 30th Anniversary Scientific Symposium, held on December 15, 2020, NIEHS Acting Deputy Director Gwen Collman, Ph.D., and Senior Public Health Advisor John Balbus, MD, presented innovative results in environmental health . Part of the Office of the Director ofRead More →
Drought, Excessive Use of Public Land, Top List of Mine Cleanup in Southwest Colorado Kerry Guy, Environmental Protection Agency on-site coordinator, stands inside the Red & Bonita mine north of Silverton. The EPA closed the mine bulkhead to assess whether a permanent shutdown is a long-term option. 2020 marked theRead More →
Todd Radenbaugh was known for his tenacity and boundless enthusiasm for education and the environment—someone who tackled global issues through community action. “Sustainability starts at the local level. And sustainability has to stay local. And sustainability has to use both science and local culture,” Radenbaugh said, speaking to KDLG lastRead More →
The extent to which environmental factors are taken into account in procurement decisions. APQC One of the key lessons of 2020 for supply chain leaders is that purchasing cannot afford to focus solely on purchasing goods and services at the lowest possible cost. To survive and thrive, large companies thinkRead More →
Fadekemi Ajakaiye The Oando Foundation (OF), an independent charity, has launched a project to promote environmental education and sustainable action for students in target schools and host communities in Lagos State with the support of Sumitomo Chemical, a Japanese chemical company. NCF said in a statement that Sumitomo Chemical, JapanRead More →
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the world. A United Nations report has warned that greenhouse gas emissions from human activity are at an all-time high, “with no signs of slowing”. Many countries are recording extreme weather, higher average temperatures and rising seas. Meanwhile, the first waveRead More →
In September, the Indian government unveiled new farm laws that Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed as the biggest reforms to the sector in decades. But farmers are unhappy and since September they have been protesting against it by saying that the new laws do not promise minimum support prices forRead More →
Knowledge is power, and equipping young activists and citizens with an understanding of environmental issues is essential to support their struggle and their right to a better and safer future. How can we create accessible educational programs that encourage and support young people to become citizens of the planet andRead More →
October 08, 2020 2 minute read Source/Disclosures Disclosures: LeWinn reports receiving grants from the Urban Child Institute. Please see the study for relevant financial information from all other authors. ADD A SUBJECT TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are published on Read More →
How the Eco Ambassador Program Transforms Environmental Education by Center for Sustainable Development |September 24, 2020 In September 2019, many eco-ambassadors took part in a “Fridays for Future” strike at the Bauer Center, Millburn, NJ. Photo: Radhika Iyengar Two and a half years ago, Columbia University’s Center for Sustainable DevelopmentRead More →
ULM Marketing and Communication Office | Monroe News-Star Joydeep Bhattacharjee, Ph.D., professor of biology at Louisiana Monroe University, received an environmental education grant from the EPA. The $133,720 grant will address local environmental issues through educational and stewardship activities using action-oriented research. It has been more than 15 years sinceRead More →
Neil Markowitz Neil Markowitz, 61, has been an active member of the Tucson community for more than 25 years. His work in founding and running the Environmental Education Exchange (E3) and his time with Jewish organizations has had an impact felt throughout the region. Markowitz has worked on environmental issuesRead More →
01:54 Harmful environmental factors, which disproportionately affect the poor, are responsible for 13% of all deaths in Europe, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has said in a new report. Around 630,000 deaths in the 27 countries of the European Union (EU), plus the UK, were attributable to environmental factors inRead More →
Photo by the US Fish and Wildlife Service As schools rethink their learning strategies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, now is an opportunity to include more outdoor learning. Most major public school systems in Maryland are developing remote learning plans for at least the fall semester in response toRead More →
Environmental education will be integrated into school curricula from September 2020 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This is the meaning of the tête-à-tête held on July 13, 2020 between the Minister of the Environment and Sustainable Development of the DRC, Claude Nyamugabo, and his colleague from Primary, SecondaryRead More →
Since the onset of Covid-19, the shift to virtual learning has certainly upended education everywhere. And environmental education may have suffered further damage, given the importance of experiencing nature first-hand. That said, e-learning could also offer new avenues for raising awareness, potentially enabling even more people to access vital environmentalRead More →
(Photo / iStock) Childhood obesity is an increasingly common health threat around the world. It later increases the risk of various life-threatening problems including type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and even mental health issues. A new study by scientists at USC and the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)Read More →
Campus Queries is a series in which Daily Bruin readers and staff present scientific questions that UCLA professors and experts must answer. Q: Is there a link between environmental issues and the COVID-19 pandemic? A: Habitat destruction, wildlife markets and climate change may be linked to zoonotic fallout like theRead More →
Washington University in St. Louis now offers an environmental analysis major through the Environmental studies Arts & Sciences program. The interdisciplinary major is a response to the global demand for environmental and sustainability experts who can think critically, communicate clearly, and solve problems collaboratively with their communities. “When you lookRead More →
Environmental education has been one of Armenia Tree Project’s main programs for the past 15 years. So when schools closed and people started following social distancing norms to prevent the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, the organization quickly shifted gears. In Armenia and the Diaspora, the ATP had an ambitiousRead More →
When it comes to talking about the importance of environmental education, students often remain confused because they don’t actually know how an environmental science degree can benefit them. If you are currently studying biology, chemistry or another similar subject, you may develop an interest in environmental science in the monthsRead More →
STOCKHOLM — That 17-year-old Greta Thunberg has become the face of action against climate change may have taken the world by surprise, but in Sweden young people have long been the champions of the environment. As Thunberg traveled to the United Nations climate talks in Madrid earlier this month, pupilsRead More →
Humans have polluted the earth for many centuries, and now the damage is becoming too much for the earth to bear. We dump millions of tons of waste into the ocean, exploit natural resources, endanger countless flora and fauna and cut down our trees. According to the IPCC Fifth AssessmentRead More →
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania — As methods to help mitigate climate change continue to develop, two Penn State researchers have studied teachers’ beliefs and practices about environmental issues and theorized a design for social studies that focuses on “earth society”, not just human society. Mark Kissling, assistant professor in the DepartmentRead More →
New research studies the association between environmental quality in more than 3,000 counties across the United States and finds intriguing differences between rural and urban areas. Share on PinterestNew research suggests that several environmental factors affect the risk of type 2 diabetes. Estimates indicate that more than 30 million InRead More →
Vast majority of prospective international students think universities aren’t doing enough to be eco-friendly, new research finds QSa global leader in higher education providing university rankings and solutions for student recruitment, retention and international relations. The unique survey of over 3,500 respondents from around the world found that over 90%Read More →
In the fight against climate change, the creative spirit of our children is our greatest resource and protects our sacred lands. While parks and recreation departments across the country are primarily known as recreation centers for health, well-being and entertainment, these agencies also play a vital role in protecting naturalRead More →
According to a study by the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. “We suggest that threats such as violence and racism play an important role in raising people’s awareness and engagement with environmental issues,” said Joonmo KangBrown School doctoral student and first author of the study, ”Let’s talkRead More →
Olena Z / Shutterstock Bordering the North Sea between Belgium and Germany, there is a delicate balance between land and sea in the Netherlands, with around half of the country lying below sea level and much of the land having been recovered from the sea. To protect against flooding, thereRead More →
Consumers care about environmental issues more than ever, and they use their spending to reward businesses that share their values. A new study shows just how important this trend has become. Whether you’re helping your clients develop their marketing strategies or educating them about the value of print versus digitalRead More →
In terms of global warming, climate change and other excessive environmental issues, Pakistan is in the list of the most vulnerable regions. And also declared among the top ten countries most affected by climate change. Our country’s position in environmental issues is not without reason. True love for the environmentRead More →
TEHRAN – Environmental education has been included in the country’s school curriculum to prepare students for the protection of natural resources and the environment, while it needs to be more effective and acquired at an early age to bring about cognitive changes and student-friendly behaviors, the Mehr news agency reported.Read More →
Member’s name and constituency Mr. Louis Ng Kok Kwang, Nee Soon RCMP Question To ask the Minister of Education (a) what are the current efforts to integrate environmental education into our education system; and (b) whether the ministry will consider working with environmental groups to create a standardized environmental educationRead More →
Say the words “ocean acidification” in mixed company, and you’ll likely get blank stares. Although climate change has steadily risen in the public consciousness, one of its most insidious impacts – mass mortality of marine ecosystems due to carbon dioxide emissions – remains relatively unknown. Go to the website toRead More →
Many factors can impact female fertility, from nutrition, weight and physical health to psychological stress and medication use. A key influencer that women increasingly need to consider is the environment in which they live. Environmental factors have been strongly linked to women’s ability to conceive and have healthy pregnancies. AirRead More →
Photo courtesy of Plumas County Office of Education Plumas County students study how a drop of water travels from the mountains to the Pacific. Photo courtesy of Plumas County Office of Education Plumas County students study how a drop of water travels from the mountains to the Pacific. As CaliforniansRead More →
A woman covers her face while waiting for the light rail in a shady spot in Tempe. (Photo by Devin Conley/ Crokite News) Editor’s Note A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that climatologists predicted that Arizona would be unlivable by 2050. The climatologists did not use the wordRead More →
(NASA) Note: An updated version of this article posted on April 21, 2020 is available here. The 1970s were an important time for American environmentalism. Congress passed the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act, President Richard Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency, and the nation celebrated its firstRead More →
Jhe publication of Andrew Wakefield’s notorious and now discredited research on autism and vaccines in 1998 sparked a wave of concern about vaccine safety. Since then, questions about an alleged link between autism and vaccines have been asked and given a definitive answer: there is no link. But there areRead More →
Employees spend nearly a quarter of their lives at work, which means work environments are a very important part of most people’s lives. Working in a safe and healthy environment is important for your physical safety, mental well-being and productivity at work. Poor air quality and ventilation, as well asRead More →
“It’s really, really important that citizens learn to value their environment and understand the science behind the great ecological dilemmas we all face… All of these aspirations remain ‘a pie in the sky’ unless every student is n have the right to extend their study […] out of the classroom.Read More →
No question demonstrates the importance of global competence more than that of the environment; our survival depends on how the world works together to tackle the issues of global warming, food security and water security. As we celebrate National Environmental Education Week, Cleary Vaughan-Lee, Director of Education, Global Oneness ProjectsharesRead More →
Los Angeles We’ve both been at Earth Day events since they started in 1970. We’ve held booths that educate people about water pollution, we’ve held environmental cleanups in Santa Monica Bay and judged Earth Day posters in schools in Pakistan. . But no matter what we did or where weRead More →