ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES ON THE NET |
|
SEARCH ENGINES & GATEWAYS for Environment |
Biodiversity & Biological Collections Web Server - Provides a gateway to well over 100 sites of interest to organismic biologists & systematists
Biodiversity & World Map
- Measuring the variety of nature & selecting priority areas for
conservation resources, & more.
Biodiversity, Ecology & Environment - Key word search for full-text information on biodiversity & ecology with
hotlinks to related sites.
Clearinghouse: The Environment - Internet guides to the environment by topic
Earth Trends - Go here for keyword or subject access to data sets and tables on environmental topics throughout the world. Eco-Index - "A searchable almanac of current and past conservation projects in Mesoamerica, with project descriptions, goals, achievements, lessons learned, and more." Available in English and Spanish. By the Rainforest Alliance. Environment - Bibliographic databases, electronic journals, government agencies, test methods, chemical & toxicological databases, books & atlases, societies & organizations, regulations & laws, air & water resources data, newsletters & wires, research centers, products & services, career information & job listings, dictionaries & glossaries, grants & grantmaking, yearbooks & statistics, biodiversity, wetlands, hazardous waste, & more Environmental Studies - Environmental directories, environmental art & music, environmental education, environmental philosophy, literary & cultural studies, the great outdoors & more. Global Warming Central - This site has everything you want to know about the growing debate over global warming, including the text of the Kyoto Protocols, news of recent scientific and political developments, and expert testimony from both sides of the debate. Internet Resource Guide for Zoology - Click on subject categories for gateways to all areas of zoology. National Library for the Environment (CNIE) - Briefing books, local environmental information, educational resources & directories, Congressional Research Service Reports by topic, environmental news, careers resources & listings, environmental journals on the Web, state of the environment reports, environmental laws & treaties, environmental virtual libraries & more. Nature Serve - A source for conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals, & ecological communities of the U.S. & Canada. State of the Land - Analysis on the health of America's non-Federal lands, GIS coverages for national analysis, water quality issues, national resource inventory, maps, facts, figures, national resource inventory, agriculture & the environment & more. World Resources Institute -World statistics & data, links to other Web sites, related library links & more |
NEWS AND MAGAZINES for Environment |
Environment News (Environment News Service) - Provides stories related to pollution, global warming, preservation of species, alternative energy, energy efficiency, saving forests, and similar topics. Environmental News (Earth Day Network - Grist Magazine) - Provides global news on efforts to improve the environment, as well as violations of the environment. See "More archival matter "(on the left side of the magazine's page) for past issues. Environmental News and Issues (envirolink.org) - Provides headline news and information on environmental issues by subject. Our Environment - Award-winning ezine featuring in-depth coverage of major environmental issues;environmental news from Maui, Hawaii; links to other Maui sites; drawing for Free Maui Vacation For Two" Rachel's Environment and Health Weekly - This site offers an indexed, searchable archive of the informative Rachel's Newsletter --a huge source of information about environmental issues. Sustainable Development (oneworld.net) - Provides news and projects related to the environment and sustainable development efforts. World Wildlife Fund - Get the latest environmental news and read special features on protecting species and habitats. The story on the 1997 fires in Indonesia was particularly enlightening. |
GLOSSARIES, DICTIONARIES & ENCYCLOPEDIAS on the Net |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATIONS on the Net |
Nature Conservancy - Provides programs to conserve lands. Environmental Organization WebDirectory - The ultimate hotlist for environmental issues. The listings are very comprehensive and are annotated. Environmental Problems and Resources (EnviroLiteracy.org) - Provides summaries of the problems in each of the major areas, such as water pollution, air pollution, waste, biodiversity, energy, forests, and climate. Also provides resources, lists of resources, and educational materials. Earthwatch Institute - Provides news and events, global classroom and expeditions related to ecology and improving the environment.
World Wildlife Fund - Get the latest environmental news
and read special features on protecting species and habitats. The
story on the 1997 fires in Indonesia was particularly enlightening.
|
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS on the Net |
Center for International Environmental Law - An important gateway to environmental law resources. The site includes the North American Environmental Law Database, CIEL Publications, Trade & Environment News, and sections on Biodiversity and Wildlife, International Financial Institutions, Global Commons, and more
ECOLEX: A Gateway to Environmental Law -
"...designed to use IUCN's Environmental Law
Information System (ELIS) as its core archival system and link this data to
full text information available with UNEP's Computerised Environmental Law
Information Base (CELIB) and other authoritative sources...Users can search
using subject area, keyword, country, or date. The list of subjects
includes, for example: climate/atmosphere; fresh water; marine environment;
soils; forests; biodiversity; energy; protected areas; hazardous substances;
and wastes. ECOLEX includes information on multilateral treaties; national
legislation; European Union instruments; international "soft law" and
related documents; law and policy literature; and judicial decisions." International Environmental Law and Policy (etext) - A Comprehensive Reference Source. "This site has been designed for use in conjunction with our textbook, but it should prove useful as a stand-alone research site, as well... contains links to the book's 21 chapters and annexes. Each chapter contains relevant links to sites containing treaties, treaty offices, documents, NGOs, government agencies, and cool sites we found while surfing." By David Hunter, Jim Salzman and Durwood Zaelke, 2nd Ed., 2002. (University Casebook Series)
Johannesburg Summit 2002 (26 August - 4 September 2002). The World Summit on Sustainable Development. Sections include: Live Webcast ; News ; Basic Info ; What's New ; Calendar ; Preparatory Process ; Documents ; Major Groups ; Media Info ; Links. LII:
Environmental Law -
Sections include: Federal Material ; State Material ; International Material
; Other References. LII:
Natural Resources Law -
Sections include: Federal Material ; State Material ; Other References. WWW Virtual Library: Environmental Law - An extensive alphabetical listing of links.The Indiana University School of Law Library Continue on with: American Society of International Law Antarctica The five international agreements are: [From British Antarctic Survey]
American Society of International Law (ASIL)
Arctic Council - "...is a high-level intergovernmental forum that provides a mechanism to address the common concerns and challenges faced by the Arctic governments and the people of the Arctic...Members of the Arctic Council are Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, the Russion Federation, Sweden and the United States of America." Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy, 1996-2000 - "This publication should be cited as follows: Anonymous 1996. Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy: 1996-2000. Wetlands International - Asia Pacific, Kuala Lumpur, Publication No. 117, and International Waterfowl and Wetlands Research Bureau - Japan Committee, Tokyo. 41 pp." Australian Centre for Environmental Law - Access academic departments, Australian laws and regulations, international bodies, and international environmental law Best Graduate Schools - Law Specialties: Environmental Law (Ranked in 2001) - From U.S. News & World Report BlackRhinoceros - "We produce a directory for environmental activists wishing to campaign on these ecological issues: biodiversity, conservation, energy, environmental justice, habitat and pollution." [Boldt Decisoin] Seattle PI - Boldt Decision 'Very Much Alive' 30 Years Later (February 2004) - "The fish bonanza is over; now, preserving habitat is a paramount issue." Article by Lewis Kamb.
Canada - Canadian Department of Fisheries & Oceans (DFO)
Center for Biological Diversity
Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) "...is a public interest, not-for-profit environmental law firm founded in 1989 to strengthen international and comparative environmental law and policy around the world." Publication subjects include: Biodiversity & Wildlife ; Climate Change ; Human Rights and the Environment ; International Financial Institutions ; Law & Communities ; Persistent Organic Pollutants ; State of the Environmental Law Series ; Trade.
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Council on Ocean Law - "...has established this web site to serve as a reference center, document library, and guide to information related to the development and application of ocean law, and in particular to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. This website focuses on United States positions and actions with regard to the Convention, but it also attempts to provide information concerning ocean policy issues in the United States and elsewhere." Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund - Formerly the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund, "is the non-profit law firm for the environment." Environmental
Defense -
"Since 1967, we have linked science, economics and law to create innovative,
equitable and cost-effective solutions to society's most urgent
environmental problems."
Environmental Justice Resources on the Internet - Includes: Agency Sites ; Documents ; Reports/Articles ; Research Bibliographies ; Lectures ; Organizations/Projects ; Local Organizations ; Resources ; Foundations ; International Links ; Brownfields. From Pacific Institute Environmental Law Around the World - An extensive listing arranged by continent.From IGC Internet Environmental Law Institute (ELI) - Some research reports are available online
Environmental Treaties
and Resource Indicators (ENTRI) - "...a fast, convenient, comprehensive online search service for finding
information about environmental treaties and national resource indicators." Environmental Values Project: - A Comparative Study of Values in Environmental Policy Making in China, Japan, India, and the United States. "This multisite, multiyear collaborative research project is designed to help explain and compare values held by diverse constitutencies in each of the four countries and their role in environmental policy making...At the site, you will find: 1) Brief descriptions of the project's specific case studies, collaborating researchers and institutes. 2) Interviews with the project researchers. 3) Notifications and reports of environmental values seminars and events hosted by the Carnegie Council. 4) Links to related web sites. 5) A detailed description of the project methodology. 6) Project papers available to download in PDF format." Description by Rachel Locke, Project Coordinator. The Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs (New York) EPA Region 10 [Pacific NW] Environmental Compliance Online (EC-On-Line) - "Enforcement and Compliance On-Line (EC-On-Line) brings together environmental and other information from a number of data systems to produce historical compliance profiles for facilities located in Region 10." Eureka County Yucca Mountain Information Office - Eureka Country, Nevada - Nuclear Waste Page. "Here you will find current news clippings, documents, photos, maps, and much more information on the history and current developments of the Yucca Mountain Repository Project in Nevada." Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council
Restoration Notebook Series
Resources and Services Exxon Valdez :
Legacy of an Oil Spill 10 Years After [10-Year Report] Fletcher-Ginn-Multilaterals Project "...to make available the texts of international multilateral conventions and other instruments. Although the project was initiated to improve public access to environmental agreements, the collection today also includes treaties in the fields of human rights, commerce and trade, laws of war and arms control, and other areas. The vast majority of texts date from the second half of this century, but the collection also includes historical texts, from the 1648 Treaty of Westphalia to the Covenant of the League of Nations. Edwin Ginn Library, Flectcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University General Multilingual Environmental Thesaurus (GEMET) - "...has been created by merging different national and international thesauri. Analysis and evaluation work of numerous international experts and organisations let to a core terminology of generalised environmental terms and definitions." HELCOM - Helsinki Commission - Baltic Marine Environment Commission. Sections include: The Helsinki Commission ; Recommendations ; Publications ; Meeting Documents ; Press Room ; HELCOM Atlas ; HELCOM News ; Baltic News ; Topics: Environment, Pollution, Man and the Baltic. "How Environmental Laws Can Discourage Pollution Prevention: Case Studies of Barriers to Innovation" - Progressive Policy Institute Policy Report by Byron Swift, April 2000. India - Ministry of Environment & Forests
Inter-American Water Resources Network (English or Spanish)
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Download in PDF: [Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Full document] "The full report, which runs to over 1000 pages, has been over three years in production and is the work of 123 Lead Authors from around the world." Internet
Guide to International Fisheries Law -
"This site is designed to be a comprehensive resource centre for information
on international fisheries law and management. It is designed for academics,
students and practitioners. It includes a considerable collection of
international agreements and other documents relating to international
fisheries, information on international fisheries organizations, a glossary
of fisheries terms and a large collection of links to other sites and
information of interest on the Internet."
Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles International Joint Commission (English or French) - Canada and United States. "Many rivers and some of the largest lakes in the world lie along, or flow across, the border between the United States and Canada. The International Joint Commission assists governments in finding solutions to problems in these waters."
International Water Law Project - "... created to provide pertinent information on international water law and policy and related topics. Specifically, it offers treaties, articles, news stories, case law, Internet links, and other relevant information. Many of the materials, such as treaties and articles, are offered in full text."International Whaling Commission Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy - Selected articles and resources online Keele University, England, MA in Environmental Law and Policy
Land Use History of North America -
"This web site addresses some of these questions for several regions of
North America. More importantly, it strives to convey the importance of a
historical context for understanding ongoing changes in land cover and land
use. Each section has been written by researchers for the non-specialist and
reviewed independently by peer scientists." Legal Information Institute (LII) - Environmental Law - Sections include: An Overview ; Federal Materials (Statutes, Regulations & Decisions) ; State Material (Statutes, Regulations & Decisions ; International Material (Conventions & Treaties) ; Other References.Cornell Law School Linkages - A Multimedia Resource for Environment & Development Policy Makers. International Institute for Sustainable Development.
Love Canal
Collection - Includes: Introduction ; Online Documents ; Guide to Collection ;
Related Materials ; Links
Mining Laws of
Asian Countries (MLAC) - English full-text versions of major laws and legislation of 13 Asian
countries. Model Tribal Environmental Code (MTEC) (September 1980) National Academy Press (free online version)
National Association of State Foresters - "...is a non-profit organization that represents the directors of the State Forestry agencies forty-nine states, eight U.S. territories (American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, the Northern Marianas Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the District of Columbia."
The National Council for Science and the Environment
Native Americans and the
Environment -
Major sections include: Introduction to the Issues ; Bibliography ; Internet
Resources ; Cases Studies. [legal subjects include: Land and Treaty Rights ;
Legal Resources ; Fishing ; Forestry ; Water Rights and Dams]
Natural Resources WebLinks -
Sections include: Comprehensive Sites ; Legislation ; Individual Countries ;
Organizations & Association ; Treaties ; Journals, Reference, Careers ;
Energy ; Environment ; Forestry ; Indigenous Peoples ; Mining & Minerals ;
Oil & Gas ; Sustainable Development ; Water. North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation
North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation Between the Government
of Canada, the Government of the United Mexican States and the Government of
the United States of America (1993) Ocean and
Marine Conservation -
Resources and online publications on Ocean Policy and Law of the Sea; Marine
Environment and Science; Fisheries and Marine Conservation; Salmon Related
Issues; Arctic and Antarctic Policy. Oxford Centre for the Environment, Ethics and Society (OCEES) Penelope Home Page - Pan European Network of Environmental Legislation Observatories for Planning, Education and Research. "...offers a new resource tool designed to assist in understanding how environmental law is being developed and applied within Europe. It is the result of a combined effort by experts in information technology and a number of leading European environmental law institutes ... mainly designed to promote new ways of teaching and learning about environmental law in Europe, but we have deliberately refrained from imposing a course structure - the resource is there to be used and adapted by teachers and students to fit their own needs." Pew Oceans Commission - "...Commission is an independent group of American leaders conducting a national dialogue on the policies needed to restore and protect living marine resources in U.S. waters. After reviewing the best scientific information available and speaking with people from around the country, the Commission will make its formal recommendations in a report to Congress and the nation in Fall 2002." Programme for Traditional Resources Rights (PTRR) - "...dedicated to furthering the rights of all 'indigenous and local communities embodying traditional lifestyles' (as identified in the Preamble to the Convention on Biological Diversity). By acting as a base for information, research and publicity the Programme aims to extend to Indigenous peoples and local communities knowledge of appropriate mechanisms for protecting the integrity of their knowledge and resources." Res Communes: Vermont's Journal of the Environment - Vermont Law School's Online Environmental Journal Seattle PI
Special Report - Our Troubled Sound -
"Read all about it in this five-part special report from the Seattle
Post-Intelligencer...Originally published over five days in November 2002,
each part addresses a different aspect of the problem, from the marked
decline of local marine life to current efforts to restore the Sound to
health." SeaWeb Aquaculture Clearinghouse - "...is a project that SeaWeb embarked on in 1998 to help address the growing issue of fish farming. We serve as an information center on environmental and social issues related to aquaculture and proactively distribute quality materials to targeted policy-makers, members of the media, conservation organizations, the industry, and others in the United States and around the world."
Stanford Law School - Environmental & Natural Resources Law & Policy Program Timeline of Environmental Regulations Affecting the Electric Power Industry [.pdf] Trade Environment Database (TED) - "TED is a collection of trade and environment cases... serves as an inventory of cases in trade and environment and provides a basis for use by researchers, policymakers and others in this field." Trio - The Newsletter of the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development
United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea - Oceans and Law of the Sea
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
United Nations Environment Programme For authoritative environmental information from a broad range of information and data providers, committed to making their information freely available to the whole spectrum of users of environmental information."Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities Greenhouse Gases & the Kyoto Protocol - Interactive Map of Greenhouse Gas Emissions. "Using the map, any user can now evaluate the current state of emissions, and projections for the future. The data is available both as total emissions, and as emissions per citizen in each country that has signed the Kyoto protocol. It is also possible to zoom in and closer examine a specific part of the world, or to get a graph of the emissions covering a period of 20 years." By UNEP/GRID-Arendal, Norway U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) see Environmental Studies - DOE U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - see Environmental Studies - EPA University of Arkansas - National Center for Agricultural Law Research and Information - Sections include: AgLaw News ; Center Publications ; Web Library ; USDA Decisions ; Links.
University of Denver College of Law - Environmental and Natural Resources Law Programs University of Florida - Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants - 7000 pages of information and resources. Sections include: Plant Information & Images ; Meetings and Books ; Prohibited Plant Laws and Lists ; Online Books & Articles ; Plant Manuals, Field Guides and Textbooks ; Biological Control Insects. University of Oregon School of Law - Ocean and Coastal Law Center
Vermont Law School Environmental Law Center Vermont Law School First Nations Environmental Law Program Washington [U.S.] Forest Law Center - "...is a nonprofit corporation providing legal services for forest cases of statewide significance and specializes in cases involving timber harvest and public resource issues on state and private lands." Water Conflict Chronology - Environment and Security Water Conflict Chronology. Compiled by Peter Gleick, Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security
The Wilderness Society - Washington Report - "...news and analysis of Bush Administration actions involving your national lands, including the Arctic Refuge, road-free national forest areas, new national monuments and more." World Animal Net: Animal Protection Law - "...contains information on animal protection legislation at regional, national and international level. It includes useful references to books and resources, contacts, and links to Web Sites of interest ... It was compiled primarily to assist animal protection societies seeking to play a role in the introduction or improvement of animal protection laws." World Resources
2002-2004 -
Decisions for the Earth: Balance, Voice, and Power.
"...examines how we make environmental decisions and who makes them, which
is the process of environmental governance. The report argues that better
environmental governance is one of the most direct routes to fairer and more
sustainable use of natural resources." |
CONFERENCES AND AGREEMENTS on the Net |
Trade Agreements Affecting the Environment (World Trade Organization) - Provides the official WTO Web site. |
OTHER ENVIRONMENT-RELATED INFO on the Net |
ARM's Education Center - Check out this excellent resource on global warming and environmental science. Good information and curriculum activities. Carolina Coastal Science - A quality educational resource with inquiry-based activities covering the Carolina coastline, including barrier island erosion, development pressures, and habitat conservation. Consume and Discard Lifestyles Not Sustainable (Independent - Connor) - " 'We continue to depend on a series of ancient, genetically and socially determined habits and attitudes, many of which seem to have been more suitable for our hunter-gatherer ancestors,' " he [Peter Raven] says. " 'We must adopt new ways of thinking that will serve our descendants well in a world that is crowded beyond imagining, a world in which we shall always be the major ecological force. Unless, of course, we destroy ourselves.' " Eco-Index - "A searchable almanac of current and past conservation projects in Mesoamerica, with project descriptions, goals, achievements, lessons learned, and more." Available in English and Spanish. By the Rainforest Alliance.
Ecomall
- Generally, I try to stay away from "malls" but this site contains
a great deal of important information. Whether you're interested in
renewable energy or "eco-investments," this site covers it all. Energy Information Information by Country (U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Information Administration) - Provides profiles and maps of countries, with an emphasis on energy needs and resources. Environmental Database for Schools - A broad-ranging resource that provides environmental science information, tailored for school use. Environmental Education and Science Partnership - Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) is a worldwide network of students, teachers, and scientists working together to study and understand the global environment. A program supported by Vice President Al Gore! Environmental Inquiry - Environmental Inquiry is a "Web site and curriculum series developed at Cornell University to help students conduct environmental science research and participate in communities of fellow student scientists." EPA's Global Warming Site - This well-organized and information-rich U.S. Environmental Protection Agency site explains the problem of global warming and tells us what we can do about it. There are also special sections in the visitor section geared towards audiences from kids to industry.
ES2000
- Which species may disappear from the planet in the next century?
This kid-produced site has some important information on how humans
are driving many creatures out of existence. Food News - Did you ever wonder about the pesticides used in growing food? This site, run by the Environmental Working Group, is an excellent source of balanced information about pesticides and their effects. Visitors can select from a meal menu or a grocery list, and the site will inform you about likely pesticides found in the foods you've chosen. The Green Frog News - This great resource for teachers features experiments and lessons on science and the environment in pdf format. GreenHouse Gas Online - A frequently updated resource dedicated to greenhouse gas news and scientific publications. Heroes for the Environment (Time.com) - Provides stories on individuals who are making a difference to help our environment.
The Internet Consumer Recycling Guide - Looking
for local recycling centers? Want to stop receiving to wasteful junk
mail? This site answers those questions and more. An important
resource. The Living Edens - Journey through the forests of Bhutan, or the coral reefs of Pulau! This site is a beautiful and informative online companion to the PBS television series of the same name.
Maine Solar House - An informative look at a solar
house in Maine. Check out the floor plans, view pictures, and learn
more about renewable energy. Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems (from the University of Illinois Extension - This site has a nice set of teacher's guides/classroom activities on topics such as ecosystem and climate to integrated pest management. Ocean Oasis - Though this is the companion site for the giant screen film by the same name, it has some great resources on Mexico's Sea of Cortés and the Baja California Desert. Check out the field guide and teacher's guide sections. On-Line Renewable Energy Education Module - A very well put together site with lots of information about renewable energy. Great for teachers. Brought to you by Crest, renewable energy to power your electric toothbrush I suppose? Plants - Endangered or Threatened (U.S. Department of Agriculture) - Provides a comprehensive listing of plants, by characteristics, classification, cultural significance, invasive and noxious, threatened and endangered, alternative crops, and more. Also searches for plants by scientific name or common name. Includes a factsheet, distribution in the USA, classification, a picture, characteristics, and similar information on each plant. Rachel's Environment and Health Weekly - This site offers an indexed, searchable archive of the informative Rachel's Newsletter --a huge source of information about environmental issues. Welcome to the Rainforest Action Network - Loads of information on the Rainforest and what we can do to save it. Includes a section just for kids.
Rammed Earth - Learn how to build a warm,
stable house made out of rammed earth! This site offers how-to
guides and history of this ancient and environmentally sound
building technique. Report Card on World Environmental Conditions (World Resources Institute) - Provides reports on the various environmental conditions. 6 Billion Human Beings - An online exhibit from the Musee de l'Homme. Find out how fast the world's population is growing and why it may slow in the next century. Presented in French and English. Mr. Solar's Home Page - Lots of information on solar energy from a man who knows. Mr. Solar has spent the last 18 years living completely on solar electricity. The Solar Cooking Archive - Everything you wanted to know about solar cooking! Information on how to create your own solar cooker, complete with instructions and diagrams. Also, information on how solar cooking is helping people help themselves at Kenyan refugee camps. A great resource. Teachearth.com - This site has terrific activities for the classroom or at home for learning about global environmental change. You can also search for online resources on a variety of environmental topics for different age groups. Vital Signs of Improvement in the Environment (WorldWatch.org) - "Fossil fuel consumption is growing, but—good news—so is solar and wind power. Read more below and then learn what you can do." Includes articles on what you can do to reduce problems for the environment. Topics include Fossil Fuels, Carbon Emissions, Oil Spills, Urban Sprawl, Automobile Production, Bicycle Production, Car Sharing, Wind Power, Solar Power, Appliance Efficiency, and Compact Fluorescent Lamps. Water on the Web (WOW) - This nicely designed site aims to teach high school and college students to solve real-world environmental problems. Lesson plans and interactive modules are available for both teachers and students. Water Science for Schools - Did you know that Americans used 341 billion gallons of fresh water in 1995? At this site you can find out where it all comes from, and where it all goes. WWF: Climate Change Campaign - What's Global Warming? Why is it bad and what can we do about it? This site concisely addresses these issues along with providing a series of related articles and coverage of world climate news. |
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES - Diocese of Marbel, Philippines |
For comment you may contact the
WEBMASTER Revised: Thursday May 06, 2004 09:31:23 PM All rights reserved |
|
|