Why Are So Many Americans Overweight?—You Asked Series

Preserve the Earth 2017: Biodiversity of the Polar Regions

Diverse species of wildlife inhabit the Earth’s two polar regions which are our coldest and driest areas. Emperor penguins huddle together on the ice, incubating eggs in winters that bring temperatures as low as negative 48 degrees Celsius. Similarly, the tiny Arctic tern is the only terrestrial resident of both polar regions, flying 80,000 kilometers every year round-trip to catch the Antarctic summer before returning to its Arctic breeding grounds.

World Space Week: Exploring New Worlds in Space—2017

Celebrate World Space Week 2017 by downloading this free colorful PDF poster which is available in two resolutions in eight languages. Learn about other new worlds at www.share.america.gov/topics/space and watch the video celebrating World Space Week 2017 on ShareAmerica.

Saving Food Saves Lives

To feed the world we need to reduce the amount of food lost in transit from farms to markets.

Local Governments Take the Lead on Climate—Climate Action Goes Local Series

Local actions to counter climate change can serve as a “laboratory” for potential national policies.