Aside from the laboratory, the outdoors is Erin Joy Araneta’s favorite place to be. When the pandemic hit, she found herself with more time to hike, paddle, and rock climb . . . and to reflect.

As UK students yearn for more relevant climate change education, we are celebrating teachers filling curriculum gaps using local, real-world examples.

Experts say local examples and practical sustainability teaching are essential to inspire future chemists and meet rising ...