Category : Type of information
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1. Erraticimpact.com - Ecology / Environment Environmental Philosophy :
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Philosophy
 This website features thousands of annotated links and text resources for students and teachers in the field of Ecology, Environmental Science and Environmental Philosophy.
http://www.erraticimpact.com/~ecologic/
 
 
2. EPA's Acid Rain Program :
Pollution - Wastes - Acid rain
 The overall goal of the Acid Rain Program is to achieve significant environmental and public health benefits through reductions in emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), the primary causes of acid rain. To achieve this goal at the lowest cost to society, the program employs both traditional and innovative, market-based approaches for controlling air pollution. In addition, the program encourages energy efficiency and pollution prevention.
http://www.epa.gov/airmarkets/arp/
 
 
3. EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs :
Quality of Life - Pesticides
 To protect public health and the environment from the risks posed by pesticides and to promote safer means of pest control.
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/
 
 
4. EPA 's section on Wastes :
Pollution - Wastes - Waste
 These pages lead to information related to WASTES.
http://www.epa.gov/ebtpages/wastes.html
 
 
5. BIOSIS :
Natural Environment - Animals
 BIOSIS mission is to facilitate understanding of the living world by helping researchers, educators, students and others to access information relevant to the life sciences
http://www.biosis.org/
 
 
6. Organic Consumers Association :
Quality of Life - Consumer Advice and Protection Bureau
 The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) promotes food safety, organic farming and sustainable agricultural practices in the U.S. and internationally. We provide consumers with factual information they can use to make informed food choices. Genetic engineering, irradiation, toxic sludge fertilizer, mad cow disease, rBGH are some of the issues we address. The OCA gives interviews and supplies background material for journalists, news organizations, and public interest activists worldwide. Our campaign strategies include public education, activist networking, boycotts and protests, grassroots lobbying, media and public relations, and litigation. We publish two electronic newsletters: Organic View and BioDemocracy News.
http://www.organicconsumers.org/
 
 
7. BIOSIS :
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Natural sciences
 BIOSIS mission is to facilitate understanding of the living world by helping researchers, educators, students and others to access information relevant to the life sciences
http://www.biosis.org
 
 
8. United Nations – Sustainable Development – Agenda 21 - Freshwater :
Natural Environment - Water resources management
 Agenda 21 is a comprehensive plan of action to be taken globally, nationally and locally by organizations of the United Nations System, Governments, and Major Groups in every area in which human impacts on the environment. This page deals with “Freshwater” issue from the Agenda 21.
http://www.un.org/esa/sustdev/water.htm
 
 
9. United Nations – Sustainable Development – Agenda 21 - Forests :
Natural Environment - Forests
 Agenda 21 is a comprehensive plan of action to be taken globally, nationally and locally by organizations of the United Nations System, Governments, and Major Groups in every area in which human impacts on the environment. This page deals with “Forests” issue from the Agenda 21.
http://www.un.org/esa/sustdev/forests.htm
 
 
10. Admiralty and Maritime Law Guide :
International Conventions - Law - Legislation - Law - Degrees
 The Admiralty and Maritime Law Guide includes over 1,500 annotate links to admiralty law resources on the Internet and a growing database of admiralty case digests and opinions, arbitration award abstracts and international maritime conventions. The emphasis is on the law of the United States and the focus is on Internet resources that can be used in an effective and practical manner by admiralty attorneys and maritime professionals.
http://www.admiraltylawguide.com/
 
 
11. Erraticimpact.com - Ecology / Environment Environmental Philosophy :
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Ecology (as Science)
 This website features thousands of annotated links and text resources for students and teachers in the field of Ecology, Environmental Science and Environmental Philosophy.
http://www.erraticimpact.com/~ecologic
 
 
12. United Nations Environment Programme// Division of Technology, Industry and economics// Industry and Environment // Industrial Industry and economics// Industry and Environment // Industrial Accidents: Prevention and Preparedness :
Development - Sustainability - Industry
 First published in 1978, the UNEP Industry and Environment quarterly review provides a forum for the exchange of research and experience, presenting articles written by and for industry managers, government officials and researchers in the field of sustainable industrial development. It covers policy, technological and scientific developments related to business and the environment. Each issue of the review focuses on a particular theme. It also includes features, news and developments of broad international interest.
http://www.uneptie.org/media/review/vol20no3/vol20no3.htm
 
 
13. Global Fire Monitoring Centre (GFMC) :
Natural Environment - Forest fires
 The Global Fire Monitoring Centre (GFMC) is an Activity of the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR)
http://www2.ruf.uni-freiburg.de/fireglobe/
 
 
14. Environment Canada - Clean Air - Smog :
Pollution - Wastes - Smog
 This web page of the Environment Canada Ministry mainly provides information on the topic of Smog by accessing legislative documents, newsreleases and other interesting data.
http://www.ec.gc.ca/air/smog_e.shtml
 
 
15. BirdLife International :
Natural Environment - Birds
 BirdLife International is a global Partnership of non-governmental conservation organisations with a focus on birds that works together on shared priorities, exchanging skills, achievements and information, and so growing in ability, authority and influence. BirdLife International is present in 103 countries and territory worldwide.
http://www.birdlife.org.uk/
 
 
16. Mineral Resources Forum (MRF) :
Natural Environment - Mineral resources
 Mineral Resources Forum (MRF) is a platform for international cooperation on the theme of minerals, metals and sustainable development. MRF aims to bring together governmental and intergovernmental actors, resource companies and other concerned parties from academia and civil society.
http://www.natural-resources.org/minerals/
 
 
17. Mineral Resources Program :
Natural Environment - Mineral resources
 The Mineral Resources Program of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) provides and communicates current, impartial information on the occurrence, quality, quantity, and availability of mineral resources.
http://minerals.usgs.gov/
 
 
18. Biological and Chemical Weapons by Medlineplus(Health Information) :
Pollution - Wastes - Chemical - Biological weapons
 MEDLINEplus is a goldmine of good health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine of USA. Health professionals and consumers alike can depend on it for information that is authoritative and up to date. MEDLINEplus has extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on about 500 diseases and conditions. There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and dictionaries, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links to thousands of clinical trials. In this particular page information about biological and chemical weapons impact on health is provided. Βιολογικά και Χημικά Όπλα από την Medlineplus (Πληροφορίες για την Υγεία)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/biologicalandchemicalweapons.html
 
 
19. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) :
Science - Knowledge - Rationalism - Genetics
 The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) was originally established in 1989 as The National Center for Human Genome Research (NCHGR). Its mission is to head the Human Genome Project for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)., NHGRI is one of 24 institutes, centers, or divisions that make up the NIH, the federal government's primary agency for the support of biomedical research. The collective research components of the NIH make up the largest biomedical research facility in the world. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
http://www.nhgri.nih.gov/
 
 
20. IDEAL The International Digital Electronic Access Library :
Quality of Life - Health
 Welcome to IDEAL, the online library destination for over 10 million authorized users in academic, industrial and medical research. With an intuitive interface and ground-breaking functionality, the IDEAL platform leads you to a collection of journals, reference works and database products in the scientific, technological and medical fields.
http://www.idealibrary.com/
 
 
21. EPA's section on AIR :
Pollution - Wastes - Air pollution
 These pages lead to information related to AIR
http://www.epa.gov/ebtpages/air.html
 
 
22. Spitia.gr / Buildings.gr :
Development - Sustainability - Sustainable Development
 Spitia.gr is a fresh internet site, which aims at becoming an up-to-date and complete database of information concerning bioclimatic energy planning, renewable energy sources, energy preservation, as well as the study, construction, purchase and equipment of buildings that can meet up to the modern needs for housing or the business demands.
http://www.spitia.gr
 
 
23. EARTHFORCRE ORGANIZATION / Green: Global Rivers Environmental Education Network :
Environmental Education - Programs - Activities
 Through Earth Force, youth discover and implement lasting solutions to environmental issues in their community. In the process they develop life-long habits of active citizenship and environmental stewardship. Educators turn to Earth Force for innovative tools to engage young people in community problem solving. The new GREEN website can help you make lasting improvements to your watershed by offering an online monitoring database and community action tool. Designed for monitoring groups and interested browsers alike
http://www.earthforce.org/green/
 
 
24. European Environmental Agency - Ozone depletion :
Pollution - Wastes - Ozone (layer) (Pollution - Wastes)
 The destruction of the ozone layer, which protects all living things from harmful ultraviolet solar radiation, was one of the first, global environmental problems to be understood by the general population and tackled by the international community.
http://themes.eea.eu.int/Environmental_issues/ozone
 
 
25. Earth Day and Schools. Teacher's corner: other Environmental issues Teachers Corner: Other Environmental Issues :
Natural Environment - Water resources
 Earth Day Network is the nonprofit coordinating body of worldwide Earth Day activities. Our goal is to promote a healthy environment and a peaceful, just, sustainable world by spreading environmental awareness through educational materials and publications, and by organizing events, activities, and annual campaigns. Our network includes more than 5,000 organizations in 184 countries. It's a wide wide Web out there, chock-full of interesting and valuable projects, games, downloadable files, and more. There's plenty to help you develop a curriculum to celebrate Earth Day in the weeks and months leading up to April 22nd.
http://www.earthday.net/howto/tc-other.stm
 
 

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