Getting Dirty May Be Healthy (French version available)
For much of human history, we lived close to the natural world. As civilization evolved, we became increasingly urbanized, and most of us now live in cities. As we’ve moved […]
Tree Planting as a Summer Job
The most common summer job field for teens is the food service industry, followed closely by the retail trade industry, according to the American Bureau of Labour Statistics. That means […]
Water: Is the glass half empty or half full?
We can’t live without water. We need it to stay hydrated and grow food. We use it to generate electricity. Water is in us and all around us. It makes […]
A Profile on Greta Thunberg and Why Her Work Matters
By Rabia Khan If your social media feeds were ever roaring with a powerful young environmentalist, then you surely know who Greta Thunberg is. Swedish-based Greta is an activist who […]
The Importance of Environmental Education in High School
In your classes, you likely learn about ideas like sustainability. You know about the importance of recycling and other practices that help to preserve the natural world. An environmental education […]
Why We Should Protect the Environment (French version available)
Cleaning up a mess can be a dull job, but living with dirt and garbage is much worse than that. Have you ever smelled a piece of rotten fruit or […]
