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The Spongy Moth

ALERT!!! Caterpillars have seemingly appeared out of nowhere and spread like wildfire across the eastern United States, tormenting innocent…

3d ago

An adult gypsy moth perched on a branch.

3d ago

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Marine Cloud Brightening: An Unorthodox Approach to Solving Climate Change

The Earth’s temperature has continued to rise as a result of human activities. The impact of climate change has been made apparent through…

May 26

Irregularly-shaped, pearly white clouds.

May 26

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Standardized Testing & Its Environmental Impact

End-of-year tests are on every student’s mind during this time of year. Questions like Do I know this material?, How fast must I pace…

Apr 27

Students sitting at desks writing in books

Apr 27

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Taking Action: Earth Day Edition

Each year on April 22 people gather and demonstrate their dedication to protecting our environment on Earth Day by hosting clean ups…

Apr 22

A woman cupping a small plant in her hands.

Apr 22

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Coachella: Sustainable or Not?

It’s Coachella time! That means that influencers and people from all over the world are attending the annual Coachella Valley Music and…

Apr 15

Image of Coachella Festival with many people

Apr 15

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Animal Testing

You’re with your mom at the park on a weekend, roaming around to enjoy the nice weather. Your mom ruffles your hair and tells you to stay…

Apr 12

A black and brown cat standing outside facing away

Apr 12

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The Environmental Consequences of April Fool’s Day & Easter

Each spring as April approaches, families prepare for two distinct, yet intertwined, holidays: April Fool’s Day and Easter. While one…

Apr 7

A hand holding a leaf up to the sun.

Apr 7

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The Prom Dress Problem

Photo by Todd Cravens on Unsplash

Apr 1

Multiple girls with dresses in rainbow order posing for a prom picture

Apr 1

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ENSO: El Niño & La Niña

Everything in our world is interconnected. Humans and other organisms have gotten themselves stuck in a cycle of dependency in which we…

Mar 30

The sun setting over the ocean.

Mar 30

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Celebrating Women in Environmental Activism

In honor of Women’s History Month, this week’s TEDI blog is dedicated to the female environmentalists who have demonstrated their activism…

Mar 18

Two hands holding a growing plant over soil

Mar 18

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The Environmental Defense Initiative

TEDI is a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring individuals to take action on environmental issues countrywide.

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