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Environmental Science

Environmental science is similar to environmental research in that it is the study of the interaction of the living and non-living components of the environment with special emphasis on the impact of humans on these components. Environmental science is a very dynamic area of research and involves many different fields of study such as biology, biodiversity, and ecology.

Environmental science also looks at the socio-political & economic impact that humans are having on the environment. (Source: Hartwick College/ Photo: Shutterstock)

Articles about Environmental Science

Hurricane season is heating up

Fri, Aug 26 2011 at 4:42 PM

Irene may herald the late-summer peak of hurricane season. But could global warming also be playing a role?
Earthquakes strike Virginia, Colorado

Tue, Aug 23 2011 at 2:19 PM

Within two days, earthquakes rattle two areas of the U.S. that aren't accustomed to strong seismic activity.
What if aliens are eco-terrorists?

Fri, Aug 19 2011 at 1:05 PM

A new study suggests extraterrestrial beings might consider humanity a threat to other planets, based on how we treat our own.
20 most impressive science fair projects of all time

Wed, Aug 03 2011 at 12:25 PM

These bright students are proof that you don't have to be an adult to have amazing, world-changing ideas about science.
Leonardo DiCaprio joins jury for energy prize

Thu, Jul 28 2011 at 10:12 AM

Actor will help decide the grand prize winner of $1.5M for next year's Zayed Future Energy Prize.
'Contagion' trailer spreads the fear

Mon, Jul 18 2011 at 11:22 AM

Bio-thriller from director Steven Soderbergh features airborne killer virus, all-star cast.
It's an ocean laboratory in a can

Wed, Jul 13 2011 at 11:09 AM

Video: These robotic labs, called ESPs, collect water samples in the open water and can determine if a beach is safe for swimming or water is clean enough to drink
Get the next new animal species named after you

Thu, Jul 07 2011 at 2:00 PM

For a fee, the next new animal species discovered at Great Smoky Mountain National Park can share your name.
Hogweed: Plant that can cause blindness is spreading across N.Y.

Wed, Jul 06 2011 at 5:10 PM

Touching this giant, invasive plant can cause burns and even blindness.
Behind the wheel at the EcoCAR college engineer competition

Fri, Jun 17 2011 at 10:07 AM

Sixteen teams from colleges across the country spent three years building hybrids, plug-in hybrids and even hydrogen cars. This week in Washington, they met in the final showdown. And some walked away with jobs at the Big Three.

MNN - Mother Nature Network

Environmental Science

Articles about Environmental Science

Hurricane season is heating up

Earthquakes strike Virginia, Colorado

What if aliens are eco-terrorists?

20 most impressive science fair projects of all time

Leonardo DiCaprio joins jury for energy prize

'Contagion' trailer spreads the fear

It's an ocean laboratory in a can

Get the next new animal species named after you

Hogweed: Plant that can cause blindness is spreading across N.Y.

Behind the wheel at the EcoCAR college engineer competition

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