January: The Process and Nature of Science February: Evolution March: Physics and Technology April: Energy Resources May: Sustainability and the Environment June: Ocean and Water July: Astronomy August: Weather and Climate September: Biodiversity and Conservation October: Geosciences and Planet Earth November: Chemistry December: Science and Health Year of Science 2009 home page
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Sustainability and the Environment
Asking Questions

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  • Why can't everything be recycled?
  • How will the energy issue impact Earth?
  • Will there be more pollution in the future?
  • What are the consequences of polar melting?
Earth & Sky invited children around the world to pose questions directly to scientists. Hear the responses and submit your own questions by visiting Earth and Sky.

Journal

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Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy is a quarterly publication of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers reporting on critical issues of the environment, including remediation and treatment of solid or aqueous wastes, air pollution, sustainability, and sustainable energy. Click here to access articles from this publication.

Explore Sustainability and the Environment



Planet Connect


Students across the United States are actively getting involved with bring sustainable practices to their communities. Meet the Planet Connect grant winners who were chosen for their exciting and innovative ideas.













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Youth aren't the only ones taking action. Explore this great website and learn how our ranchers and farmers are at the front line in addressing problems of sustainability. And find how your food choices are connected to sustainability too!





The following organizations contributed content to this theme:

Peter Weiss16474.jpg Junxion School of Resource and Environmental Management (REM) Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)

Planet Connect



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