Noelani Kirschner
First woman on a president’s Cabinet put workers first
Learn more about the first woman to serve as secretary of labor and hold a Cabinet position in the United States.
International action has helped ozone layer recover
Thanks to international efforts, the ozone layer could completely heal by 2066. Learn more about this decadeslong work.
The U.S. works with partners to stop wildlife trafficking
Learn how the United States is working with countries around the globe to stop wildlife trafficking and protect ecosystems.
These U.S. scientists are working to save the planet
Seven of the United States' top scientists will work with international partners to identify key areas of collaboration to shared problems.
These women are creating climate solutions
These four women are helping to conserve the environment and find climate crisis solutions in their communities around the world.
Award-winning cuisine serves up Indigenous cultures
Learn how chef Sean Sherman in the United States is trying to connect Indigenous cultures to their Native cuisine.
How the climate crisis affects gender equity and equality
Learn how the State Department is helping to create a more equitable future for women and girls as the climate crisis worsens.
How ‘blood gold’ damages the Amazon rainforest in Venezuela
Illegal gold mining operations in Venezuela are destroying the Amazon rainforest, including Indigenous sacred sites.
See the land that tribes in the U.S. are protecting
Tribes, federal agencies, local governments and more are joining in the America the Beautiful Challenge to conserve land and nature.