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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.
 
Earth & Environmental Science - Categories include climate, earth science, earthquake, environment, hydrology, oceanography & volcanology.

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.

Envirolink Library - Comprehensive source for environmental information arranged in subject areas of air, water, fire, flora & fauna, & earth.

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
 
Environment on the Net - Key word search for many world-wide hotlinks to the environment.
 
Environmental Resources on the Internet  - Environmental politics & law, online publications, list & newsgroups, organizations, air & water resources, energy resources, population resources, regions, green business, recycling & disposal, environmental Web directories, U.S. & international government resources, news resources, research institutes & educational resources, animal rights, environmental ethics, sustainable communities & 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.
 
Infomine Scholarly Internet Resource Collections: Biological, Agricultural & Medical Sciences - Key word search for web pages & full-text publications in the biological, agricultural & medical sciences.

Internet Resource Guide for Zoology - Click on subject categories for gateways to all areas of zoology.
 
National Environmental Directory -  A directory of more than 13,000 organizations in the U.S. concerned with environmental issues & environmental education.
 
National Library for the Environment - Environmental virtual libraries, briefing books, congressional research reports, environmental journals on the Web, environmental news, careers, state of the environment reports, environmental laws & treaties, internships & more.

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.
 
Population & Environment Linkages Service - Books, reports, journal articles, newspaper articles, news analysis, maps, conference papers, datasets, slide shows, organizations, regional overviews, laws, bills, & court decisions, & much more from around the world.

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.
 
U.S. Department of Interior Library - Access numerous online publications catalogs important to DOI's research programs & mission.
 
United Nations Environment Programme - Go here for full-text environmental publications & information A-Z around the world.

World Resources Institute -World statistics & data, links to other Web sites, related library links & more
 
WWW Virtual Library: Engineering, Agriculture & Biosciences and Technology - Gateway to extensive hotlinks for engineering, agriculture, & biosciences & technology.
 
WWW Sites of Interest to Ecologists  - Alphabetical & seachable index of ecology sites.

NEWS AND MAGAZINES  for Environment   


Earthwatch Institute - Provides news and events, global classroom and expeditions related to ecology and improving the 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.

Journal of Political Ecology: Case Studies in History and Society - "Journal of Political Ecology is a peer reviewed journal begun in 1994 that welcomes submissions in English,French and Spanish from a broad range of disciplines and hopes to encourage research into the linkages between political economy and human environmental impacts." Volumes 1 through 3 (1994-1996) are archived . The site has links to PESO; PUBLIC FORUM; LINKS (to other sites); JOBS; NEWS; and ORGANIZATIONS.

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   


Glossary of Environment Terms (Natural Resources Defense Council) - Provides an alphabetical glossary of terms used in the environment field, such as greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide (CO2).

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 ASSOCIATIONS on the Net    


Greenpeace - Provides information on activities and programs of Greenpeace, an organization committed to preserving our environment.

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    


Start with:

Pace University School of Law Virtual Environmental Law Library - "A product of the Pace University School of Law's Center for Environmental Legal Studies. This "library" uses the resources found on the Internet to facilitate and supplement access to important legal sources throughout the world"

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."

United Nations Environmental Programme -

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)

  • Treaties - Sections include: International Lawmaking ; Principles ; Air and Atmosphere ; Ocean and Seas ; Freshwater Resources ; Hazardous Waste ; Wildlife ; Protection of Habitat ; International Trade ; Marine Living Resources.

  • International Environment Law Bibliography - Pre-1992 - "...contains references to numerous late 19th century-1992 materials on international environmental law, arranged by subject matter in pdf files. ELR thanks Don Anton, Director, Australian Centre for Environmental Law-ANU and Convenor, Environmental Law Programs, Australian National University Faculty of Law, for these materials."
    - Environmental Law Reporter

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.
Cornell University Law School - Legal Information Institute

LII: Natural Resources Law - Sections include: Federal Material ; State Material ; Other References.
Cornell University Law School - Legal Information Institute

WWW Virtual Library: Environmental Law - An extensive alphabetical listing of links.The Indiana University School of Law Library

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Agricultural Law on the Internet: A Guide - Web Library - AgLaw Internet Gateway and Research Aids from the National Center for Agricultural Law Research and Information of the University of Arkansas School of Law. Sections include: Agricultural Law ; Ag General ; AgLaw Topics ; Farm Bills ; General Law ; Primary Law ; Law by Subject ; Environmental Law ; International Law ; Gov. Agencies ; Libraries ; Search Web ; AgLaw Bibliography ; Research Guides ; AgLaw Library. By Sally J. Kelly

American Society of International Law

Antarctica
The Antarctic Treaty (1959)

The five international agreements are: [From British Antarctic Survey]

American Society of International Law (ASIL)

  • ASIL Guide to Electronic Resources for International Law (ERG) - "Each chapter is arranged in a logical fashion to aid the researcher. In some cases the author outlines general search strategies for the particular subject area, and then links to specific aids such as specialized periodical indexes and bibliographies, before drilling down to organized listings of links to primary resources." Chapters include: Human Rights ; International Commercial Arbitration ; International Criminal Law ; International Economic Law ; International Environmental Law ; International Organizations ; Lists, Newsgroups & Networks ; Private International Law ; Treaties ; United Nations.

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)

  • Pacific Salmon Treaty Internet Site - "On June 3, 1999 Canada and the United States reached a comprehensive agreement under the Pacific Salmon Treaty. The agreement signals a cooperative, conservation-based approach to the management of Pacific salmon fisheries, and a more equitable sharing of salmon catches between Canada and the United States ... This Web site outlines the contributions made by Fisheries and Oceans Canada toward the Pacific Salmon Treaty

Canada - Environment Canada

  • CEPA Environmental Registry - "...is a comprehensive source of public information relating to activities under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. In addition to providing up-to-date copies of current CEPA instruments, the primary objective of the Environmental Registry is to encourage and support public participation in environmental decision-making, by facilitating access to documents arising from the administration of the Act."

  • Environmental Acts and Regulations (EnvironRegs)
    "From this site you can access the web sites of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME), and Provincial and Territorial Legislatures and Ministries responsible for the environment. Where these jurisdictions provide online access to their statutes and regulations, these co-ordinates have also been provided...On this web site, you will also find summaries of Federal Acts and regulations that are relevant to Environment Canada's programs and responsibilities."
     

  • Freshwater Website

Center for Biological Diversity

  • Science & Research Library
    Sections include: ESA Listings Petitions ; Species Status Reviews ; Research Papers ; Factsheets ; Biodiversity Activists Archives ; Database of Center Actions.

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."

Environment Australia

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."
Sections include: Action Center ; Biodiversity ; Climate Change ; Health ; Oceans ; Library.

  • Library
    Sections include: Reports ; Print Newsletters ; Filings & Testimonies ; Fact Sheets ; Letters ; Organizational Materials ; Educational Materials ; Publications Catalog.

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 News Link

Environmental Treaties and Resource Indicators (ENTRI) - "...a fast, convenient, comprehensive online search service for finding information about environmental treaties and national resource indicators."

Center for International Earth Science Information Network at Columbia University

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

  • Historical Information

  • Publications

    • Restoration Update
      "The Restoration Update is the official newlsetter [sic] of the Trustee Council and is published 4-6 times yearly."

    • Restoration Notebook Series
      "This is a natural history series that highlights species on the injured resources list. They are written by  researchers who have studied these species or subjects within the spill region."

    • Resources and Services
      "The Update is a detailed account of injury and recovery of resources and services within the spill region. This Update is dated March 1999 and was published after the Trustee Council updated the recovery status to mark the 10th anniversary of the spill."

    • 2001 Status Report

    • 2000 Status Report

  • Exxon Valdez : Legacy of an Oil Spill 10 Years After [10-Year Report]
    "...provides information about the impacts of the oil spill, the injury and recovery of fish, wildlife, and people of the spill region, and information about ongoing restoration and research activitites [sic]."

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

  • "Climate Change 2001: The Scientific Basis" (January 2001)
    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."
By Chris Hedley

 

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."

  • Bibliography of Reports - Issued Under the Boundary Water Treaty of 1909 and Great Lakes Water Quality Agreements of 1972 and 1978, and the Protocol Amending the 1978 Agreeement

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."
U.S. Geological Survey

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
State University of New York, Buffalo, University Libraries

Mining Laws of Asian Countries (MLAC) - English full-text versions of major laws and legislation of 13 Asian countries.
By The Metal Mining Agency of Japan

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]
By Alx Dark

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.

- University of Denver College of Law - Environmental and Natural Resources Law

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)
From the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation site

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.
Bureau of Oceans and International, Environmental and Scientific Affairs

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."
Parts include: Polluted Waters ; Extinction or Bust ; Ruinous Runoff ; Maritime Mess ; Turning Things Around ; Further Developments. Also includes a database to find out who's violating federal water pollution laws.

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)

UK Environment Agency

United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development

  • RIO+10 - The World Summit on Sustainable Development. The official UN website for the ten-year review of the United Nations Conference on environment and 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

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.

  • National AgLaw Reporter - "A web-based newsletter from the National Center for Agricultural Law Research and Information of the University of Arkansas School of Law."

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

See also Academic Info: Water Resources

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."
- UNDP, UNEP, World Bank and World Resources Institute.

Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy
 

CONFERENCES AND AGREEMENTS  on the Net    


Sustainable Development Conference in Johannesburg (MSNBC)  - "Formally titles 'the World Summit for Sustainable Development,' the gathering is billed as the largest United Nations meeting in history — with more than 100 world leaders and 65,000 delegates expected to convene in venues throughout sprawling Johannesburg."

"At Rio, President George H.W. Bush ignited a diplomatic furor by rejecting accords to protect biodiversity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions."

"Little has changed since. The United States has angered both its European allies and developing nations by stifling many global environmental accords inspired by Rio, citing economic concerns."

"Since Rio, U.S. consumption of energy has jumped 21 percent and greenhouse gas emissions are up 13 percent, according to figures gathered by the United Nations and others."

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 for the USA (U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Information Administration) - Provides an energy profile of the USA. "The United States of America is the world's largest energy producer, consumer, and net importer. It also ranks twelfth worldwide in reserves of oil, sixth in natural gas, and first in coal." 8-02

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.

Florida's Springs: Protecting Nature's Gems - The site includes photo galleries and stories about the springs flora and fauna, threats and protection efforts, an online expedition with Flash elements, audio and video as well as a great animated production about the water cycle, aquifer and threats to springs. Lesson plans and student activities for teachers are also available.

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 Africa - Learn about Africa, with its rich cultures, geography, and wildlife. This site was designed and built by students in the ThinkQuest competition.

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.

NASA Earth Observatory - Through informative articles and spectacular images you will learn how NASA scientists are unraveling the mysteries of climate and environmental change.

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.

Red Wolves of Alligator River - Join scientists in the preservation and study of the Red Wolf in North Carolina. You will learn the role of wolves in culture, how radio telemetry is used to track wolves, you can ask the experts questions, and more. Lesson plans for the classroom are also available.  

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

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