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Students Press the Case for Oysters as New York’s Surge Protector

Students at a New York City school focused on New York Harbor make the case for oysters as a surge protector.

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Two Video Views of Science as a ‘Girl Thing’

A smackdown between two video efforts to excite girls about science.

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On Issues Like Climate Change, Can Urgency and Patience Coexist?

Some thoughts on smoothing the human journey amid polarized debate and spiking appetites.

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Have Math Skills; Seeking Planet-Saving Career

In the handoff of insights from one generation to the next, what's the best advice these days?

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Schools, and Syllabuses, Designed With the Environment in Mind

A look at schools where design and teaching focus on energy and the environment.

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A Child’s Video Tour of Her Family’s Garden

A child uses her mom's iPhone to create a guided tour of a garden in springtime.

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Exploring Environmental Issues and Communication With Students in Japan

High school students in Japan discuss journalism and the environment with a blogger in New York.

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Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Defenders of Children’s Rights

Two campaigners for children's rights are awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Making the Most of Puberty on the Scale of a Planet

Access to education and jobs can make the world's huge youth population an asset.

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Environmental Education and Restoration Merge in a New York Harbor Oyster...

A curriculum centered on restoring New York Harbor water quality through an oyster revival is poised to spread through dozens of middle schools serving minority and low-income communities.

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A Times Course for Young World Changers Asks, ‘Sustain What?’

High school students learn about climate science and sustainable development at The New York Times.

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Obama Hails Young Inquiring Minds at His Final White House Science Fair

Young scientific minds were hailed at the White House by and administration that has never flagged in its push for better science education as a path to a culture of innovation.

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In Hudson Valley Schools, a Program Spreads Learning Through Gardening

An enterprising young woman skips college to create a program nurturing a love of gardening and fresh food in Hudson Valley children.

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Celebrating African Biological Diversity, and Recalling Those Who’ve Fallen...

On World Biodiversity Day, a look at some of the myriad animal species that are increasingly hemmed in as Kenya's population and economy grow.

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From Brexit to Climate, Little Engagement From Young People

Britain's "Brexit" vote was likely tipped by disengagement among young voters for whom the consequences matter most. Climate disengagement exists, as well.

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