Resources on the Environment
STEM Explained
Resource page including articles and career profiles related to the environment.
Elaine Robichaud
Career Profiles
Hydrology Engineer
Introduction to Climate Change
Backgrounders
Learn more about the causes and impacts of global climate change.
Shayla Brown
Career Profiles
Environmental Coordinator
Dr. Jeremy McNeil
Career Profiles
Professor
Pollinators are Important!
STEM Explained
Insects and other animals that are pollinators of plants play an important role in ecosystems.
Julie Koloff
Career Profiles
Wetland Specialist
Arctic Tundra Biome
Backgrounders
Learn about the location, plants, animals, human impacts and conservation of the arctic tundra biome.
Krista Pooley
Environmental Assessment Coordinator
Carly Silver
Career Profiles
Associate Ecologist
What is Acid Rain?
STEM Explained
Acid rain is any precipitation that has an unusually low pH. It can be rain, snow, fog, etc. But what is a low pH and why is this a problem?
What are Carbon Offsets?
STEM Explained
Can carbon offsets help you reduce your environmental footprint, practice sustainable living and fight climate change?
What are Greenhouse Gases?
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains what greenhouse gases are and how they contribute to climate change.
What are the Pros and Cons of Ethanol Biofuel?
STEM Explained
Biofuels like ethanol might help fight climate change. But they can contribute to food insecurity and greenhouse gases in ways that might surprise you.
Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle
STEM Explained
What is the nitrogen cycle? How do human activities such as using fertilizer affect the nitrogen cycle? How can this cause greenhouse gases?