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International Institute for Sustainable Development
The IISD--the International Institute for Sustainable Development--provides information on all aspects of sustainable development: business, climate change, economic policy, energy, and natural resources. Its website also includes...
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Radford University: Environmental History Timeline
Worrying over the environment is nothing new, just the term "environmental" is. Investigate the history of concerns dating back to ancient civilization and looking forward into the future.
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa Classroom of the Future: Earth on Fire
Information and activities looking at the impact of industrial and agricultural practices on global warming.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Global Warming: Beyond Fossil Fuels
Martin Hoffert, professor of physics at New York University, discusses global warming and alternative energies in this interview from the NOVA/FRONTLINE: "What's Up with the Weather?"
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Extoxnet: The E Xtension to Xicology Ne Twork
EXTOXNET provides a variety of information about pesticides. Content includes specific information on pesticides, discussion of certain concepts in toxicology and environmental chemistry, issues of concern in toxicology, fact sheets,...
Crown Copyright (UK)
Gov. Uk: Environment Agency
The official site for the environmental protection of England and Wales. Provides research data, business environmental performance, and tips for environmental care.
Read Works
Read Works: Coastal Drilling in Sunny California
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about off-shore drilling and the need for alternate energy sources. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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The Sustainable Community Movement
This site has definitions and explanations of Sustainability, Sustainable Community, and Sustainable Community Movement. Download PDF or Read Online to find Chapter 2: The Sustainable Community Movement.
NASA
Nasa Earth Observatory: Polar Paradox
In this article about global warming, learn how the warming climate could affect the polar ice caps, glaciers, sea ice, and amount of freshwater entering the polar oceans. Read how some scientists believe global warming could add to...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Guinea Bissau: Geography
A graphic showing facts about Guinea-Bissau's size, climate, terrain, land use, and environmental concerns. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.