A collection of articles and news items on algae: what they are, different kinds, harmful effects of some (e.g., red tide), potential benefits (e.g., as a replacement for fossil fuels), their role in ecosystems, etc.

An entry from the Standard Encyclopedia of Philospohy that analyzes creationism from scientific, philosophical, and theological viewpoints and finds it lacking on all three measures.

Article explaining what petroleum crude oil is, its composition, how it is formed, sources, how it is recovered, different classifications, products made from it, and its history. Includes a chart showing statistical information for...

Information about the insecticide DDT, a toxic chemical that was used widely in World War II and later, and is still used in some countries today. It has had far-reaching effects on the environment, as it is carried long distances by air...

Article discussing research that supports having dairy cows live outside year-round rather than in a barn, as this practice produces a much smaller ecological footprint. (Updated: July 11, 2012)

Facts about Bermuda including environmental issues, geography, ecology and biodiversity, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, and natural resources.

Explains what aquaculture is, the different varieties, and its important role in food production for the United States. (Updated: July 12, 2012)

Facts about Botswana including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, health, natural resources, energy resources, and conflict.

Information on the features, size, salinity, temperature, ocean floor, currents, and tides of the Atlantic Ocean.

An in-depth look at the structure and composition of Earth's mantle, with lots of visuals. Covers lithosphere, Mohorovicic discontinuity, asthenosphere, transition zone, lower mantle, the d double-prime region, mantle convection, mantle...

Short explanation of what a tsunami is. (Updated: May 7, 2012)

Article discussing the occurrence of drought in Eastern Africa, and how it is likely to increase in frequency in future years due to global warming, putting enormous stress on countries such as Kenya and Ethiopia. (Updated July 12, 2012)

Explains, using scientific language, what composting is. Also explains what compostable and compost compatible materials are, the conditions necessary for composting to occur, and the role of composting in recycling waste. (Updated:...

A brief description of the ice shelves in the Antarctic, and a list of forty-seven ice shelves along a map showing the locations of the largest ten. (Updated: May 21, 2012)

Facts about the location, human geography, physical geography, climate, geology, and topography of Antarctica.

Article discussing what a coral reef is, different types, reef biodiversity, and threats to their survival.

Native Earth presents works that are relevant to the lives of Aboriginals today. A great venue for seeing new Canadian works.

Understand the characteristics and features of Earth's core from this detailed article. Includes high-quality illustrations, a downloadable poster, a video, and links to other resources.

Almost all of the energy that drives the various systems (climate systems, ecosystems, hydrologic systems, etc.) found on the Earth originates from the sun. Solar energy is created at the core of the sun when hydrogen atoms are fused...

A comprehensive list of facts on Niger's geography, government, resources and economy. (1 June 2009)

Information on the climate, permafrost, vegetation, wildlife, environmental concerns, and ocean in the Arctic Region of the world.

Article describing types of freshwater aquatic plants and their characteristics.

Information about the Royal penguin: physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, distribution, threats to survival, species status, etc. (Published Jan. 15, 2010)

Information about the macaroni penguin: physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, distribution, threats to survival, species status, etc. (Published Jan. 15, 2010)