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Noise: A Hazard for the Fetus and the Newborn
A research paper on the effects of noise pollution on the unborn and the newborn. Prepared by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet: Water Pollution Toxic Materials
This site, from an archived Smithsonian exhibit, describes and illustrates the effects of toxic materials on wildlife in bodies of water.
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Uk Rivers Network: Finding Out About Water Pollution
Excellent site covers all types of water pollution. Hundreds of links including books, articles, organizations, specific topics.
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Noise Pollution Clearninghouse: Noise a Health Problem
Booklet by the Environmental Protection Agency. Covers physical effects on major body systems, as well as emotional impacts. Lengthy, but well indexed.
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Household Hazardous Waste
This site contains great information about a number of household hazardous wastes and suggested methods of disposal.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Assessing Health Risks From Pesticides
This site provides information about the active ingredients registered as pesticides. Site discusses toxicology, exposure, dose-response and risk characterization.
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Npc: Dictionary of Noise Control
A large dictionary of words and terms related to noise control and pollution. A good starting place and/or excellent reference site.
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Npc: Effects of Aircraft Noise and Sonic Booms on Wildlife
A study for the US Wildlife Service of the effects of noise pollution on Wildlife. Noise pollution effects ALL living things.
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Noise Pollution Clearinghouse: Aviation Noise Effects
Very comprehensive, easily indexed site on the technical, ecological, and physiological effects of aviation noise.
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Noise Pollution Clearinghouse: Protective Noise Levels
Condensed and less technical document by the Environmental Protection Agency covering noise pollution in the United States.
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World Health Organization: Community Noise
A European study from the World Health Organization on the effects of noise pollution in communities. Definitions, physiology, effects - very comprehensive, well-indexed.