environmental science
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of environmental science
First recorded in 1965–70
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The curriculum includes rigorous academic options, like AP Calculus, in addition to practical and outdoorsy courses, such as “creative handiwork” and environmental science.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Why buy: The couple had just moved to the Seattle area from Santa Barbara, Calif., where Alyssa Kibbe had finished her masters degree in environmental science and management.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Two months later, he recruited Steve Hoyt, another Cal Poly grad with a doctorate in environmental science, who has built a business on the Central Coast testing soil samples.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
They recommend a One Health approach, which brings together experts in human health, environmental science, and water management to tackle the issue from multiple angles.
From Science Daily ● May 2, 2026
There were AP classes and academies—public health, visual arts, environmental science.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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