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Planet Ark: World Environmental News
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Do We Have Enough Forests?
Find out how deforestation is affecting people and the environment.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Engineers Speak for the Trees
Students begin by reading Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax" as an example of how overdevelopment can cause long-lasting environmental destruction. Students discuss how to balance the needs of the environment with the needs of human industry....
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Union of Concerned Scientists: Science for a Healthy Planet and Safer World
The official website for Union of Concerned Scientists provides information on environmental issues and suggestions on actions people can take to curb environmental harm.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Environmental Impacts of Mining
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How mining affects the environment.
Geographic
Vietnam Geography
Contains all basic information on Vietnam geography with hyperlinks to more information on the Vietnam economy, politics, and military.
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Trees for Life
A Scottish conservation charity dedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Loss of Wetlands: How Bird Communities Are Affected
With increased deforestation, invasive species, and other human actions harming or eliminating the wetland habitats the bird populations are decreasing. Scientists are working diligently to restore the wetland birds' habitats.
The Guardian
Guardian: Rumble in the Jungle
Guardian correspondent Rory Carroll discusses the struggles of the indigenous tribes of the Amazon against Peruvian security forces. (July 4, 2009)
The Guardian
Guardian: The Last Stand of the Amazon
Guardian correspondent Edward Docx discusses the reasons behind the clashes taking place in the Amazon between Peruvian security forces and indigenous tribes. (April 3, 2011)
PBS
Pbs Nova: Eastern Island Moai (Stone Sculptures)
Easter Island's famous carvings, called moai, bear silent witness to the collapse of the Polynesian culture that once thrived there. View these massive artworks and read about the deforestation of the island. An excellent site for...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Laos: Geography
Check this list of facts about the geography, climate, and land use about Laos from the CIA World Fact Book.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Temperate Deciduous Forests
NatureWorks offers some fascinating information about the Temperate Deciduous Forests. Students and teachers will learn what makes these forests special, what animals live in this biome, what plants grow in this biome, and more.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Burma (Myanmar): Geography
Check out some quick facts about Burma. Learn its location, climate, natural resources, and environmental problems. From the CIA World Fact Book.