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environmental science

American  

noun

  1. the branch of science concerned with the physical, chemical, and biological conditions of the environment and their effect on organisms.


Etymology

Origin of environmental science

First recorded in 1965–70

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The authors are calling for a coordinated One Health strategy that brings together human health, environmental science, and water management.

From Science Daily Jun. 6, 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

The public is “overwhelmed with these sorts of plans now for decarbonization: ‘This by 2030,’ ‘this by 2050,’ ” said Roxana Shafiee, an environmental science policy researcher at Harvard University.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 1, 2026

True to his moniker, Mr. Weitz studied environmental science and performs live with a headlamp, as if descending into a cave.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 3, 2026

Celia’s busy with one of the open-to-the-public events for the environmental science institute, so I set out on my own to run four laps around the nature trail.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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