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Kind News Online Teacher Zone
Readings, activities, and lesson plans from KIND News Online. Teach children social responsibility with focus on animal protection and environmental conservation. News articles available in both English and Spanish.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Lewis Pugh Swims Antarctica's Icy Ross Sea
Article reports on activist Lewis Pugh's daring swims across the Ross Sea to bring awareness to the need for a marine protection area in the pristine region. Includes video.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Environmental & Earth Science
A comprehensive resource of articles, videos, news and other research opportunities featuring environmental and earth science. References have been created by experts in the field and are useful for researchers and educators to enhance...
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Building Green
This site has a wealth of information on environmentally conscious building. Includes news articles, case studies, green building products, and information about certification and continuing education. In many areas though, full access...
Seeker
Discovery News: Weather & Extreme Events: Wind Farms Warming Texas
This article looks at findings by researchers in Texas that wind farms actually warm the ground beneath them at night, leading to increased night-time temperatures. A cautious approach to implementing alternative energy strategies is...
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Conservation International
Articles, videos, and photos on the topic of world conservation such as green health, air quality, and climate change.
BBC
Bbc: Anger at Us Climate Retreat
A great article that looks at the US decision not to enter into the Kyoto Treaty from a European/World perspective. Article gives both the US and European/World sides of the issue.
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Fisher Science Education: Headline Discoveries Archive
What's new in the world of science? Find the latest articles about the newest discoveries and research in all the science disciplines: anatomy, astronomy, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, consumer science, environmental, forensics,...
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Ranger Rick
This is a very fun and engaging resource for kids and teachers. Students can learn about wildlife and ecology while reading stories and articles, playing games, and doing activities.
BBC
Bbc: Bush Rejects Kyoto Style G8 Deal
An article from the British point of view regarding Bush rejecting an environmental plan in 2005. Global warming is the main issue in this article. There is an interactive and animated guide of global warming on this page. Very cool!
USA Today
Usa Today: European Union Ratifies Kyoto Treaty
This article examines the European Union's decision to join the Kyoto Treaty and the the scientific evidence that supports global warming.
BBC
Bbc: Thousands Killed in Peru Landslide
This BBC article reports on the natural disaster that occurred in Peru in 1962 when a massive avalanche destroyed towns and villages with tons of snow, rocks, and mud.
BBC
Bbc: Q & A: The Kyoto Protocol
Succinct and enlightening Q & A series on the Kyoto treaty. This article is a part of a series by the BBC on the environment. There are links on this page to other environmental articles and audio/video resources.
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The Lab Rat
Explore cell and molecular biology online. Investigate career issues, message boards, and articles.
Curated OER
Bush
An article discussing how the 2007 budget will impact environmental programs. Go to the site's home page for links to other interesting news articles on the environment.
Curated OER
Trucks on the Oil Fields Outside Alberta, Canada
News article from Oct. 20, 2007. It discusses the impact of Alberta's oil industry on the town of Fort McMurray. As the cost of a barrel of oil has risen, it has become financially feasible to extract oil from Alberta's tar sands, a more...