Earth & Environmental Science Resources | Cape Cod Science Network

Earth science links for learning, action, and hope

This page connects the science of Earth with the responsibility of caring for it. Start with Cape Cod, explore trusted science resources, then discover organizations and projects that help students and communities turn knowledge into action.

Climate Weather Ecology Conservation Water Data Global Pledge Student Projects

Cape Cod Basics Ecology Earth Action Students Data Competitions Colleges

Start Close to Home

Cape Cod & New England Earth Science

Cape Cod is a living environmental classroom: coastlines, dunes, aquifers, salt marshes, fisheries, whales, forests, wind, weather, and climate change all meet here. These links give students and residents a local starting point.

The Global Pledge is listed first here because caring for Earth is not only a science issue — it is also a values, community, and daily-action issue.

Global Pledge

Global Pledge — Start With One Promise

Jerry’s planet-focused pledge project: “I pledge allegiance to the Planet Earth, to make it a better, healthier and safer world for all.” A natural heart-link for this page.

Learn more → Cape Cod Conservation

Association to Preserve Cape Cod

A major Cape Cod environmental organization working on water protection, natural landscapes, wildlife habitat, smart growth, and regional stewardship.

Learn more → Cape Cod Science

Center for Coastal Studies

Provincetown-based research, rescue, and education organization focused on coastal communities, marine ecosystems, whales, and ocean protection.

Learn more → Cape & Islands

Cape & Islands Climate Collaborative

A regional coalition working to reduce climate impacts and build climate action across Cape Cod and the Islands.

Learn more → Regional Planning

Cape Cod Commission — Climate Action Plan

Regional planning resources for climate adaptation, mitigation, resilience, and data-informed local decision-making.

Learn more → Cape Cod Nature

Cape Cod National Seashore

National Park Service information on Cape Cod dunes, beaches, habitats, coastal change, wildlife, and environmental education.

Learn more → Research Reserve

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

A Cape Cod reserve focused on coastal research, estuaries, climate adaptation, education, and stewardship.

Learn more → Wildlife Sanctuary

Mass Audubon — Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Cape Cod trails, salt marsh, barrier beach, wildlife research, education programs, and conservation learning.

Learn more → Woods Hole

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

A world leader in ocean science with strong connections to climate, ocean chemistry, underwater technology, and Earth systems.

Learn more → Woods Hole

Marine Biological Laboratory

Woods Hole science and education programs connecting biology, ecosystems, imaging, climate, and living systems.

Learn more → Ocean Education

Sea Education Association

Woods Hole-based ocean education with sailing research programs, oceanography, climate, and marine science learning.

Learn more → Water Protection

Barnstable Clean Water Coalition

Local clean-water advocacy, education, and projects focused on Cape Cod water quality and watershed protection.

Learn more → Regional Waters

Buzzards Bay Coalition

Protects and restores Buzzards Bay and surrounding watersheds through science, land protection, education, and community action.

Learn more → Islands Climate

Martha’s Vineyard Commission — Climate Change

Island climate planning, adaptation, resilience, and community information for nearby coastal communities.

Learn more → Island Conservation

Nantucket Conservation Foundation

Research, land stewardship, habitat management, and environmental education on Nantucket.

Learn more → Local Education

Cape Cod Community College — STEM

Local STEM pathways that can help students begin environmental science, biology, chemistry, technology, and Earth science study close to home.

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Core Learning

Earth Science, Climate & Weather Basics

These resources explain how Earth works: air, water, land, oceans, ice, life, energy, climate, weather, and the systems that connect them.

Earth Science

NASA Earth Science

NASA Earth science resources about climate, atmosphere, oceans, land, ice, ecosystems, and satellite observations of our home planet.

Learn more → Images & Stories

NASA Earth Observatory

Beautiful images, maps, and stories that explain Earth science through satellite observations and visual storytelling.

Learn more → Climate

NASA Climate Change

NASA climate science, data, multimedia, global ice, sea level, temperature, and evidence-based climate resources.

Learn more → Students

NASA Climate Kids

Student-friendly climate learning with games, crafts, videos, and articles about the changing planet.

Learn more → Education

NOAA Education

Weather, ocean, climate, fisheries, satellites, and data resources for students, teachers, and lifelong learners.

Learn more → Climate

NOAA Climate.gov

Climate science, maps, teaching resources, explainers, and climate data stories from NOAA.

Learn more → Weather Basics

NOAA JetStream

An online school for weather with lessons about atmosphere, storms, clouds, forecasting, and weather safety.

Learn more → Earth Systems

U.S. Geological Survey

Science and data on water, geology, ecosystems, natural hazards, land change, maps, and Earth resources.

Learn more → Education

USGS Educational Resources

Lesson plans, maps, lectures, videos, animations, activities, and natural-science learning from USGS.

Learn more → Students

EPA Student Resources

Environmental learning, science projects, activities, and information about air, water, climate, recycling, and health.

Learn more → Climate Education

EPA Climate Resources for Educators & Students

Federal and nonprofit resources for learning and teaching climate change.

Learn more → Education

National Geographic Education

Maps, explorers, geography, biodiversity, climate, and classroom resources connecting science with storytelling.

Learn more → Atmosphere

UCAR Center for Science Education

Atmosphere, weather, climate, Sun-Earth systems, and classroom-friendly science explainers.

Learn more → Climate Literacy

CLEAN — Climate Literacy & Energy Awareness Network

A reviewed collection of climate and energy education resources for teachers and students.

Learn more → Citizen Science

The GLOBE Program

A worldwide science and education program where students collect Earth observations and contribute real environmental data.

Learn more → Global Environment

UN Environment Programme

The United Nations environmental authority with programs on climate, nature, pollution, sustainable development, and environmental action.

Learn more → Climate Science

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

The UN body that assesses the science related to climate change through major scientific reports.

Learn more → Weather & Climate

World Meteorological Organization

UN specialized agency for weather, climate, water, and related Earth-system observations.

Learn more → Europe

European Environment Agency

European environmental data and assessments on climate, air, biodiversity, land, water, and sustainability.

Learn more → Climate Data

Copernicus Climate Change Service

Authoritative European climate information and tools for understanding past, present, and future climate.

Learn more → Satellites

EUMETSAT

European meteorological satellites and data for weather forecasting, climate monitoring, ocean observation, and atmospheric science.

Learn more → Satellites

ESA Earth Online

European Space Agency portal for Earth observation missions, data, imagery, and applications.

Learn more → Weather Learning

UK Met Office Learn About Weather

Clear explanations of weather, climate, clouds, storms, forecasting, and the atmosphere.

Learn more → Data

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information

Large environmental data archives for atmosphere, ocean, coastal, and geophysical information.

Learn more →

Living Systems

Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation Learning

Environmental science becomes real when students notice the living world around them. These resources help people observe, identify, understand, and protect plants, animals, habitats, and ecosystems.

Citizen Science

iNaturalist

Identify plants, animals, fungi, and organisms, share observations, and contribute to biodiversity science around the world.

Learn more → Citizen Science

eBird

A global bird-observation platform from the Cornell Lab that helps students learn birds and contribute useful biodiversity data.

Learn more → Bird Science

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Bird science, conservation, education, citizen science, live cams, courses, and learning tools.

Learn more → Biodiversity Data

Global Biodiversity Information Facility

Open biodiversity data from around the world, useful for mapping and studying life on Earth.

Learn more → Life on Earth

Encyclopedia of Life

Information about species and biodiversity from many trusted sources.

Learn more → Biodiversity Maps

Map of Life

Maps and data tools showing species distributions and biodiversity patterns around the planet.

Learn more → Insects

BugGuide

Community-supported identification and information for insects, spiders, and related arthropods in North America.

Learn more → Wildlife

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Wildlife conservation, refuges, endangered species, habitat protection, and education resources.

Learn more → Parks

National Park Service Nature

National parks as outdoor classrooms for geology, ecology, wildlife, plants, water, climate, and conservation.

Learn more → Forests

USDA Forest Service Research & Development

Forest science, fire, climate, watersheds, biodiversity, and natural-resource research.

Learn more → Ocean & Coasts

NOAA Ocean & Coasts Education

Coasts, ocean ecosystems, coastal hazards, habitats, and ocean-climate learning resources.

Learn more → Water

NOAA Freshwater Education

Rivers, watersheds, precipitation, drought, water cycle, and freshwater science resources.

Learn more → Water Education

Project WET

Water education resources and activities for schools, communities, and informal learning.

Learn more → Wildlife Education

Project WILD

Wildlife-focused conservation education resources for teachers and youth leaders.

Learn more → Forest Education

Project Learning Tree

Forest, environmental education, green schools, and hands-on nature learning.

Learn more → Migration

Journey North

Citizen science tracking migrations, seasons, monarch butterflies, hummingbirds, and changes in nature.

Learn more → Pollinators

Monarch Watch

Monarch butterfly conservation, tagging, education, and habitat resources.

Learn more → Pollinators

Xerces Society

Science-based invertebrate conservation, pollinator protection, habitat, and education resources.

Learn more → Bird Conservation

National Audubon Society

Bird conservation, climate impacts on birds, habitat protection, citizen science, and education.

Learn more → New England Nature

Mass Audubon

Massachusetts wildlife sanctuaries, conservation, education, climate work, and nature programs.

Learn more →

Protecting Our Shared Home

Organizations Improving Earth & Environment

These organizations help turn knowledge into action. Some focus on policy, some on wildlife, some on oceans, forests, climate, youth leadership, or local conservation — all can help students see that science can serve life.

First card: Global Pledge, as requested. This keeps your own mission at the front of the Earth action section and connects CapeCodScience.com back to your broader vision of care, kindness, responsibility, and daily action.

Global Pledge

A simple, human pledge to care for the planet and help make the world better, healthier, and safer for all.

Learn more → United Nations

UN Environment Programme

Global environmental action on climate, nature, pollution, sustainable development, and policy cooperation.

Learn more → United Nations

World Environment Day

A major UN-led global platform encouraging environmental awareness and action every year.

Learn more → Action

EARTHDAY.ORG

The official Earth Day organization with toolkits, actions, quizzes, campaigns, and global environmental education.

Learn more → Wildlife

World Wildlife Fund

Wildlife conservation, endangered species protection, climate, forests, oceans, food systems, and community action.

Learn more → Global Wildlife

WWF International

Global WWF conservation work for people and nature across climate, biodiversity, oceans, forests, food, and freshwater.

Learn more → Conservation

The Nature Conservancy

Science-based conservation for lands, waters, climate, biodiversity, and communities across many countries and territories.

Learn more → Conservation

Conservation International

Conservation science and partnerships focused on nature, climate, oceans, forests, and sustainable communities.

Learn more → Research

World Resources Institute

Research and data for climate, energy, forests, food, water, cities, economics, and people-centered sustainability.

Learn more → Global Network

International Union for Conservation of Nature

A global conservation union working on biodiversity, protected areas, nature-based solutions, and sustainable development.

Learn more → Advocacy

Greenpeace USA

Environmental campaigns related to climate, oceans, forests, pollution, plastics, and corporate accountability.

Learn more → Outdoors & Advocacy

Sierra Club

Environmental organization working on climate, clean energy, public lands, outdoor access, and conservation.

Learn more → Policy

Natural Resources Defense Council

Science, law, and policy work for climate, clean air, water, wildlife, health, and environmental protection.

Learn more → Solutions

Environmental Defense Fund

Market-based and science-informed climate, energy, health, ecosystems, and environmental solutions.

Learn more → Climate Movement

350.org

Global people-led climate movement focused on ending fossil fuels and supporting clean, affordable energy.

Learn more → Climate Solutions

Project Drawdown

Research and communication around climate solutions and pathways to draw down greenhouse gases.

Learn more → Climate Action

The Climate Reality Project

Climate education, leadership training, and advocacy resources inspired by global climate action.

Learn more → Ocean

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean protection, plastic pollution, climate, fisheries, coastal resilience, and community science.

Learn more → Ocean

Oceana

International ocean conservation organization focused on policy campaigns to protect marine life and ocean habitats.

Learn more → Coasts

Surfrider Foundation

Community action for clean water, ocean protection, beach access, coastal preservation, and plastic reduction.

Learn more → Forests & Farms

Rainforest Alliance

Works with farming and forest communities on biodiversity, livelihoods, sustainable production, and climate resilience.

Learn more → Rainforests

Rainforest Trust

Protects threatened tropical habitats and biodiversity through land protection and conservation partnerships.

Learn more → Hope & Action

Jane Goodall Institute

Science-driven, community-led conservation, habitat protection, youth action, and hope through action.

Learn more → Youth Action

Roots & Shoots

Jane Goodall Institute youth program empowering young people to take positive action in their communities.

Learn more → Wildlife

Wildlife Conservation Society

Science, conservation action, education, and protection of wildlife and wild places around the world.

Learn more → Parks & Land

Trust for Public Land

Creates parks and protects public land so communities have access to nature and healthy outdoor spaces.

Learn more → Trees

Arbor Day Foundation

Tree planting, forest restoration, community trees, and education about the benefits of trees.

Learn more → Reforestation

One Tree Planted

Global reforestation projects and tree-planting education for individuals, schools, and communities.

Learn more → Youth Ocean

EarthEcho International

Youth movement to protect and restore the ocean planet through education, action, and water challenges.

Learn more → Citizen Science

Earthwatch

Citizen science expeditions and research experiences connecting people with environmental research around the world.

Learn more →

Learn & Participate

Student, Teacher & Citizen Science Resources

This section helps students move from reading about Earth to studying it, measuring it, observing it, and contributing to real science.

Classroom Data

NOAA Classroom-Ready Data

Lesson plans and activities that use real atmosphere and ocean data in accessible classroom formats.

Learn more → Climate

NOAA Climate Education

Climate education resources, activities, data, and lesson collections.

Learn more → Stewardship

NOAA Planet Stewards

Education and stewardship support for climate, ocean, and environmental action projects.

Learn more → Students

NASA Climate Kids

Kid-friendly climate science games, explainers, crafts, videos, and missions.

Learn more → Visual Learning

NASA Earth Observatory Features

Rich visual stories about Earth science, land, water, atmosphere, disasters, and change over time.

Learn more → Students

EPA Students

Environmental activities, homework resources, science fair ideas, and ways to learn about environmental protection.

Learn more → Teachers

EPA Environmental Education

EPA environmental education grants, lesson plans, programs, and teaching resources.

Learn more → Media Learning

PBS LearningMedia Earth & Space Science

Videos, interactives, lessons, and classroom resources for Earth and space science.

Learn more → Life & Environment

HHMI BioInteractive

High-quality life science, ecology, evolution, and environmental science resources.

Learn more → Museum Learning

Smithsonian Education

Science, culture, environment, history, and learning resources from the Smithsonian.

Learn more → Museum Learning

Smithsonian Learning Lab

Digital collections and classroom resources for science, history, art, culture, and environmental learning.

Learn more → Museum Education

American Museum of Natural History — Learn & Teach

Earth, planet, biodiversity, climate, and science education from a major natural history museum.

Learn more → Museum Education

California Academy of Sciences Educators

Biodiversity, climate, ecology, sustainability, and natural history education resources.

Learn more → Hands-On Science

Exploratorium Education

Hands-on science, climate, environment, energy, and inquiry-based learning activities.

Learn more → Student Reading

Frontiers for Young Minds — Earth Science

Peer-reviewed science articles written for young readers, reviewed by kids and teens.

Learn more → Projects

Science Buddies — Environmental Science Projects

Student-friendly environmental science project ideas, guides, experiments, and science fair support.

Learn more → Projects

Science Buddies — Earth Science Projects

Earth science project ideas for students exploring geology, weather, water, climate, and natural processes.

Learn more → Free Learning

Khan Academy Ecology

Free ecology lessons covering ecosystems, populations, energy flow, cycles, and environmental connections.

Learn more → Free Learning

Khan Academy Earth History

Free lessons on Earth history, geologic time, climate, and planet change.

Learn more → Open Textbook

OpenStax Biology 2e

Free textbook chapters covering ecology, biodiversity, evolution, and life systems.

Learn more → Open Textbooks

Open Textbook Library — Environmental Studies

Free and open textbooks for environmental studies, sustainability, climate, and related fields.

Learn more → Open Education

OER Commons

Searchable open educational resources for environmental science, Earth science, climate, sustainability, and more.

Learn more → Citizen Science

Zooniverse Nature Projects

Online citizen science projects where students can classify images, contribute data, and help real research.

Learn more → Citizen Science

SciStarter

Find citizen science projects by topic, age level, location, and interest.

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Real Data

Earth Data, Maps & Observation Tools

Students can learn a lot by working with real data. These tools show Earth from satellites, weather stations, maps, sensors, and long-term scientific records.

NASA Data

NASA Earthdata

Open access to NASA Earth observation data for research, mapping, analysis, and decision-making.

Learn more → Satellite Viewer

NASA Worldview

Explore near-real-time satellite imagery of Earth, storms, fires, dust, ice, oceans, and vegetation.

Learn more → NASA Maps

NASA Earth Observations

Global satellite maps and data visualizations for land, atmosphere, energy, oceans, and life.

Learn more → Satellite Data

USGS EarthExplorer

Search and download satellite imagery, aerial photos, and geospatial data.

Learn more → Satellite Imagery

Landsat Visible Earth

Landsat images showing Earth’s surface and change over time.

Learn more → Remote Sensing

USGS EROS Education

Learn about satellite imagery, land change, remote sensing, and Earth observation.

Learn more → Earth Change

USGS Earthshots

Satellite-image case studies showing environmental change around the world.

Learn more → Earth + Art

USGS Earth As Art

Stunning satellite images that show the beauty of Earth from space — a perfect STEAM bridge.

Learn more → Weather Data

NOAA Climate Data Online

Free access to global historical weather and climate data.

Learn more → Weather Maps

NOAA Daily Summaries Map

Interactive map for exploring daily weather observations.

Learn more → Storms

National Hurricane Center

Tropical storms, hurricanes, forecasts, advisories, maps, and preparedness information.

Learn more → Severe Weather

NOAA Storm Prediction Center

Severe thunderstorm and tornado outlooks, maps, and storm prediction resources.

Learn more → Water Data

USGS National Water Information System

Streamflow, groundwater, water quality, and water-resource data for the United States.

Learn more → Environmental Justice

EPA EJScreen

Environmental justice screening and mapping tool combining environmental and demographic indicators.

Learn more → Air Quality

EPA Outdoor Air Quality Data

Air quality data, maps, monitoring information, and public-health resources.

Learn more → Air Quality

AirNow

Current air quality index maps and information for local air quality and wildfire smoke.

Learn more → Forest Data

Global Forest Watch

Interactive forest monitoring platform with maps and data about forests and land-use change.

Learn more → Global Data

Resource Watch

Global data platform for climate, water, food, cities, society, energy, and ecosystems.

Learn more → Data Stories

Our World in Data — Environment

Charts and explainers about climate, energy, biodiversity, land use, and environmental change.

Learn more → Climate Data

Climate Reanalyzer

Climate maps and reanalysis visualizations for temperature, sea ice, oceans, and atmospheric patterns.

Learn more → Climate Data

Copernicus Climate Data Store

Climate data, tools, visualizations, and tutorials for Earth-system analysis.

Learn more → GIS

ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World

Curated geographic data layers and maps for environment, climate, demographics, and Earth observation.

Learn more → Cloud Analysis

Google Earth Engine

Planetary-scale geospatial analysis platform for satellite imagery, environmental monitoring, and research.

Learn more → U.S. Climate

U.S. Global Change Research Program

Federal climate assessments, indicators, science coordination, and resources for global change research.

Learn more →

Projects & Challenges

Environmental Competitions, Science Fairs & Student Action

Competitions and project challenges can turn curiosity into confidence. These links are useful for school clubs, science fair teams, environmental groups, and students who want to do something real.

Competition

National Conservation Foundation Envirothon

A major environmental and natural-resource competition for high school students.

Learn more → Massachusetts

Massachusetts Envirothon

A Massachusetts environmental science and conservation competition for high school teams.

Learn more → Science Fair

Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair

Global high school science competition where environmental science projects can reach an international stage.

Learn more → Research

Regeneron Science Talent Search

Prestigious U.S. science research competition for high school seniors.

Learn more → Competition

Science Olympiad

Team science competitions with events across Earth science, environment, weather, engineering, biology, and more.

Learn more → Water Prize

Stockholm Junior Water Prize

Student water research competition focused on water quality, resources, and solutions.

Learn more → Global Youth

The Earth Prize

Global environmental sustainability competition for teenage students and schools.

Learn more → Climate

ClimateScience Olympiad

Global climate competition for students interested in climate solutions and systems thinking.

Learn more → STEAM

Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest

Art, writing, media, and creative expression contest about ocean and environmental issues.

Learn more → Innovation

Conrad Challenge

Student innovation competition with sustainability, energy, environment, and global-problem-solving themes.

Learn more → Engineering

Future City Competition

STEM competition where students design future cities, often including sustainability and resilience ideas.

Learn more → College Innovation

EPA P3 Program

Student design competition for people, prosperity, and planet sustainability solutions.

Learn more → Energy Design

Shell Eco-marathon

Student engineering challenge focused on energy-efficient vehicle design.

Learn more → STEM Challenges

NASA Student Challenges

NASA STEM challenges that can include Earth science, climate, satellites, engineering, and data work.

Learn more → Water Action

EarthEcho Water Challenge

Citizen science water-quality testing and youth action connected to water resources.

Learn more → Action

World Environment Day Campaigns

Global environmental themes and campaigns that students can use for projects and awareness work.

Learn more →

Pathways

Earth Science Societies, Careers & Professional Pathways

Students who love Earth science can become field researchers, conservationists, climate scientists, GIS specialists, park rangers, educators, engineers, policy analysts, science communicators, and more.

Earth Science Society

American Geophysical Union

Major professional society for Earth and space scientists, with education, careers, meetings, publications, and outreach.

Learn more → Ecology Society

Ecological Society of America

Professional society for ecology research, education, careers, and scientific communication.

Learn more → Geology Society

Geological Society of America

Geology, Earth history, natural hazards, education, student programs, and geoscience careers.

Learn more → Weather Society

American Meteorological Society

Weather, climate, atmospheric science, education, certification, and careers.

Learn more → Water Society

American Water Resources Association

Water resources, watershed management, hydrology, policy, and interdisciplinary water work.

Learn more → Environmental Chemistry

SETAC

Society for environmental toxicology and chemistry, connecting science, risk assessment, and environmental quality.

Learn more → Restoration

Society for Ecological Restoration

Science and practice of restoring damaged ecosystems.

Learn more → Education

North American Association for Environmental Education

Environmental education resources, professional learning, networks, and student/teacher support.

Learn more → Higher Education

Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education

Sustainability in colleges and universities, campus programs, and learning networks.

Learn more → Careers

Green Jobs Board

A place to explore climate, sustainability, environmental, and clean-energy careers.

Learn more → Careers

Conservation Job Board

Conservation, wildlife, ecology, forestry, marine, parks, and environmental job postings.

Learn more → Career Guide

EnvironmentalScience.org Careers

Career information for environmental science, sustainability, conservation, and related fields.

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College Pathways

U.S. & Canadian Colleges / Universities

These programs can help students explore broad environmental science, Earth systems, climate, sustainability, ecology, data, policy, and conservation pathways.

University

Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability

Broad sustainability, Earth, climate, energy, oceans, environmental justice, and solutions-focused research and education.

Learn more → University

Columbia Climate School

Climate, Earth systems, sustainability, resilience, data, policy, and research programs connected to Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.

Learn more → Research Institute

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

Earth science research in climate, oceans, geology, natural hazards, polar science, and environmental change.

Learn more → University

MIT Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences

Earth, climate, ocean, planetary, atmospheric, and geoscience education and research.

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Harvard University Center for the Environment

Interdisciplinary environmental research and education connecting science, policy, health, energy, and society.

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Harvard Environmental Science & Engineering

Engineering and science approaches to environment, climate, energy, pollution, and water systems.

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Yale School of the Environment

Forestry, environmental management, ecology, climate, policy, conservation, and sustainability education.

Learn more → University

Yale Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Ecology, evolution, biodiversity, conservation, and life science research.

Learn more → University

UC Berkeley Rausser College of Natural Resources

Environmental science, conservation, forestry, agriculture, climate, energy, policy, and natural resources.

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UC Berkeley Earth & Planetary Science

Geology, geophysics, climate, geochemistry, planetary science, and Earth systems.

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UCLA Institute of the Environment & Sustainability

Environmental science, sustainability, climate, biodiversity, and applied environmental solutions.

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UC Santa Barbara Bren School of Environmental Science & Management

Graduate environmental science, management, policy, economics, and solutions-focused training.

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University of Washington College of the Environment

Atmospheric science, oceanography, environmental studies, fisheries, forests, climate, and Earth systems.

Learn more → University

University of Colorado Boulder Environmental Studies

Interdisciplinary environmental studies, climate, policy, sustainability, and human-environment systems.

Learn more → Research Institute

CU Boulder Earth Lab

Environmental data science and analytics for Earth systems, climate, land, water, and ecosystems.

Learn more → University

Stanford Earth Programs

Earth systems, environmental science, energy, climate, and sustainability programs within Stanford’s sustainability school.

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Cornell Environment & Sustainability

Environmental science, natural resources, ecology, climate, agriculture, and sustainability programs.

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Duke Nicholas School of the Environment

Environmental management, Earth and climate science, marine science, energy, policy, and conservation.

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Princeton High Meadows Environmental Institute

Environmental research, climate, biodiversity, energy, policy, and undergraduate learning.

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University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability

Sustainability, conservation, environmental justice, climate, policy, ecosystem management, and data.

Learn more → University

University of Arizona Environment

Environmental science, climate adaptation, arid lands, water, resilience, and interdisciplinary programs.

Learn more → University

University of Oregon Earth Sciences

Geology, climate, geophysics, volcanology, hydrology, and Earth-system research.

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Ohio State School of Earth Sciences

Climate, water, geology, geochemistry, polar science, and Earth-system education.

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SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Environmental science, forestry, ecology, sustainability, wildlife, engineering, and natural-resource programs.

Learn more → Canada

UBC Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences

Earth, ocean, climate, atmospheric science, geophysics, and environmental science programs.

Learn more → Canada

University of Toronto School of the Environment

Environmental studies, sustainability, climate, environmental science, policy, and interdisciplinary learning.

Learn more → Canada

McGill Bieler School of Environment

Interdisciplinary environment, sustainability, climate, ecology, policy, and human-nature systems.

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University of Waterloo Faculty of Environment

Environment, resources, sustainability, geography, climate, development, and planning programs.

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Global Study

International Colleges, Universities & Institutes

Environmental science is global. These programs show students how universities around the world study climate, Earth systems, ecology, sustainability, and human responsibility.

United Kingdom

Oxford Environmental Change Institute

Interdisciplinary research on climate, ecosystems, energy, food, water, and environmental change.

Learn more → United Kingdom

University of Oxford Earth Sciences

Earth science education and research across geology, climate, oceans, geochemistry, and Earth systems.

Learn more → United Kingdom

University of Cambridge Geography

Human and physical geography, climate, environment, landscape, society, and sustainability research.

Learn more → United Kingdom

University of Cambridge Earth Sciences

Earth processes, climate history, tectonics, geochemistry, planetary and environmental science.

Learn more → United Kingdom

Imperial College London Grantham Institute

Climate change and environment research, education, policy, and innovation.

Learn more → United Kingdom

UCL Bartlett Environment, Energy & Resources

Sustainability, energy, resources, buildings, climate, and urban environmental challenges.

Learn more → Scotland

University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences

Geography, Earth science, ecology, environment, climate, and planetary science.

Learn more → Switzerland

ETH Zurich Environmental Sciences

Environmental sciences education focused on regional and global environmental problems.

Learn more → Switzerland

EPFL Environmental Sciences & Engineering

Environmental engineering, water, ecosystems, climate, and sustainability pathways.

Learn more → Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research

Global leader in food, environment, agriculture, ecology, climate, biodiversity, and sustainability.

Learn more → Netherlands

University of Amsterdam Earth Sciences

Earth science programs covering Earth surface, climate, environment, and geoscience research.

Learn more → Sweden

Stockholm Environment Institute

International research institute focused on environment, climate, development, policy, and sustainability.

Learn more → Sweden

Stockholm Resilience Centre

Research on resilience, sustainability science, planetary boundaries, social-ecological systems, and global change.

Learn more → Denmark

University of Copenhagen Geosciences & Natural Resource Management

Geosciences, forests, landscapes, climate, sustainability, nature, and natural-resource programs.

Learn more → Finland

University of Helsinki Biological & Environmental Sciences

Biodiversity, ecology, environmental change, conservation, and biological science programs.

Learn more → Australia

Australian National University Environment & Sustainability

Environmental science, policy, climate, sustainability, ecology, and Earth-system programs.

Learn more → Australia

ANU Fenner School of Environment & Society

Environment, society, climate, water, biodiversity, land systems, and sustainability research and teaching.

Learn more → Australia

University of Melbourne Environmental Science

Environmental science pathways connecting biology, Earth science, climate, chemistry, ecology, and sustainability.

Learn more → Australia

University of Queensland School of the Environment

Earth and environmental sciences, geography, ecology, conservation, and sustainability.

Learn more → Australia

University of Queensland Environment

Research and teaching across environmental science, ecology, climate, natural resources, and conservation.

Learn more → South Africa

University of Cape Town Science Faculty

Broad science pathways including environmental, biological, ocean, atmospheric, and Earth-related research.

Learn more → South Africa

Climate System Analysis Group — UCT

Climate science, regional climate services, adaptation, and climate data work in Africa.

Learn more → Singapore

National University of Singapore

Broad science and sustainability programs across environmental studies, geography, biology, climate, and policy.

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NUS Geography

Climate, environment, cities, development, water, and human-environment research.

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University of Tokyo Earth & Planetary Science

Earth, planetary, climate, geophysics, geology, and environmental science research and education.

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TERI School of Advanced Studies

Sustainability, climate, energy, environment, policy, and development-focused graduate education.

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IISER Pune Earth & Climate Science

Earth and climate research, education, and interdisciplinary science training.

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CUHK Earth and Environmental Sciences

Earth systems, climate, environment, geochemistry, geology, and related science programs.

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Student Guide

What Everyone Should Know About Earth & Environmental Science

This page should encourage action without overwhelming students. Earth science is not only about problems — it is also about understanding systems, seeing beauty, asking good questions, and finding practical ways to help.

Everything is connected.

Air, water, land, oceans, ice, plants, animals, people, and energy systems influence one another. Environmental science helps us see those relationships.

Local actions matter.

Clean water, less waste, native plants, beach protection, energy choices, and community education can make a real difference close to home.

Use trusted sources.

Students should learn from scientific agencies, universities, museums, nonprofits, and data sources that explain where information comes from.

Science and art belong together.

Maps, satellite images, photography, storytelling, music, theater, design, and visual art can help people feel what data alone may not fully express.

Hope needs action.

The best environmental learning points toward something constructive: a project, observation, pledge, habit, restoration effort, or community solution.

The Global Pledge fits here.

Environmental science explains why the planet needs care. The Global Pledge helps people express that care in a simple, human way.

Explore other science areas

Each subject page is designed as its own focused resource hub, while also connecting back to the wider Cape Cod Science Network.