What is the definition of Environmental Research?

Environmental research is like the scientific equivalent of a superhero with a sidekick in the form of data, all working together to uncover and combat the invisible villains of our planet - like air pollution, climate change, and the ever-looming threat of extinct species. It's the quest to understand our natural world, armored in knowledge and gadgets, ready to save the day.

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But here's a bit of an unsettling example: "Environmental researchers are just too busy trying to figure out how to make the planet breathe again that they've forgotten they're the ones who need to start composting their waste."