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Envirolink Library: Collection of environmental information on the net - Searchable by keyword
All About the Environment : Links to web pages about the environment; Links can be listed by subject Dragonfly: A young peoples' magazine about the environment and those living creatures which share the environment Energy Education from the California Energy Commission: All about energy and MORE Exploring Our Environment: Includes twenty-five online modules for grades 5-8 and 9-12 that cover such topics as coral reefs, El Nino, climate change, and much MORE The Environment: A Global Challenge: The web's most comprehensive site on the environment. With 400 articles and 811 pages, the site covers every aspect of the environment and provides many interactive features. Environmental Protection Agency's Explorer's Club: Explore there environment and learn about neat things you can do to protect it; Games, pictures, stories, and other fun things Kids' Action: Rainforest Action Network: Your Actions Can Change the World; 8 Steps for Kids to Take; A Story from the Forest; Kid's Art Gallery; Questions and Answers; Life in the Rainforests; Native Peoples of the Tropical Rainforests; Tropical Rainforest Animals; Glossary; Resources for Teachers and Students; Rainforest Audio-Visual National Wildlife Federation for Kids: Activities which teach about water, wetlands, endangered species, and our public lands NatureServe - An Online Encyclopedia of Life: A source for conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals, and ecological communities of the United] States and Canada; in-depth information on rare and endangered species, but includes common] plants and animals PlanetPals: Planetpals teaches kids to love our planet and everything in it in a fun way through activities, crafts, games, fast facts, and a monthly newsletter. Save Our Earth - Make a Difference
Biomes and Habitats: Facts and information about the biomes listed, and a map which shows these biomes: boreal forest (taiga), desert, mountains, oceans, savanna, scrubland, temperate grassland, temperate forest. tropical rain forest, tundra Biomes of the World: Facts and information about these biomes: Arctic Tundra, Coniferous Forest, Deciduous Forest, Desert, Grasslands, Mountains, Rainforests WorldBiomes: Links to sites with facts and information about: The Arctic and Antarctica, Tundra, Boreal Forest,Temperate Dedicuous Forest, Grasslands, Desert, Tropical Rainforest, Temperate Rain Forest. Mysterious Journey: Information about Rainforest, Desert, and Grassland biomes
Amazon Interactive: Geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon; Ecotourism Simulation Game; Where is the Amazon? How rainy is the rainforest? Who lives there? Making a living Conservation and coffee In Search of the Ways of the Knowing Trail: A walk through the rainforest with four local children as a guide; Through them, users learn about the forest through their eyes. EducaPoles: Facts about the importance of the Polar Regions and of climate change
Environment and Conservation: A site from the U.S. State Department Kids for Saving the Earth: Environmental education curriculum by mail and online for free at Kids For Saving Earth. Environmental educationlearcs such as conservation, endangered species, rainforests, forests, toxic waste sites, health issues, ecological concerns and more is covered on this website. Earth Day should be every day! Local to Global Environmental Conservation: Creating solutions to solve our planet's BIG environmental challenges, Protect the Environment: A non-profit conservation organization whose mission is to provide the information about conservation. WWF Facts and information about saving species of animals and protecting important places in the environment
Links to sites about ecology and our environment GeoThermal Energy: Facts and information GeoThermal Energy: Facts and information Geothermal Energy: The Plus Side of Volcanoes: Facts and information about geothermal energy Nuclear Energy: Intended for students at or below high school level. U.S. based and International resources to find information on how nuclear reactors work, what makes certain materials radioactive, the importance of nuclear energy in the 21st century, and many other nuclear energy topics. Hydroelectric Power: Facts and information Solar Energy: Facts and information The Physics of Wind Turbines: Diagrams, facts and information What is Wind Power? Facts and information Water on the Web: Learn more about aquatic ecology, water quality, watersheds, data collection, and data interpretation; see animated data; view maps, summaries, and supplemental information from lakes and rivers nationwide Amazing Reef: Movie-making interactive; make an animated film about life on a coral reef. Choose an exciting story, cast colorful characters, and animate the movie yourself. Then add music and titles to complete your movie. You can even keep it by downloading it to your own computer.
AIRNOW: Real Time Air Pollution Data: Daily, regional ozone maps, health facts, real-time data by state, and ozone forecasts. Past ozone maps are available in Map Archives. Reducing air pollution tips. Air Pollution and Health Risks: Information on how researchers estimate the health risks of air pollution Dimming the Sun: Clean Air Technologies: Get to know a handful of tools for reducing and preventing air pollution Pollution: LOTS of links to sites with information about pollution Wind and Sea: Links to sites that offer information about the ocean and ocean studies, our environment, and weather
Acid Rain and Our Environment: Facts and information about acid rain Acid Rain: Facts and information about acid rain Acid Rain: What is it and What causes it?: Facts and information about acid rain Acid Rain Program's Home Page: Provides information on the Acid Rain Program -- a program designed to significantly reduce emissions responsible for acid deposition
Burning Issues: Important facts and information about how wood smoke pollutes the environment and the results on our health
A Closer Look at Global Warming: A very informative site about global warming Earth's Life Needs the Greenhouse Effect: Facts and information Frequently Asked Questions About Global Warming: Questions and answers Explore the Science of Global Warming: Llinks to updated information about global warming New York Times: Global Warming: News and facts about global warming Science Daily: Global Warming: Up-to-date news on global warming The Greenhouse Effect Links: Important facts and information; photographs; diagrams The Greenhouse Effect: Facts and information Inside the Greenhouse: Inside the Greenhouse articles concerning global warming. Links to other related sites Wikipedia: Global Warming: Facts, diagrams
GRNN: Kids Recycle: Facts and information about recycling The Internet Consumer Recycling Guide: Facts and information about recycling Office of Solid Wastes: Kids' Pages: Online activities about recycling for students Recycling Links: (LOTS of links to sites about recycling) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Learn more about the 3 R's. Reducing Solid Waste:This site describes how people can help solve a growing problem... garbage!'
Conservation International: Information about 25 of the World's Global Hotspots and most threatened environments; information about the organization EnviroNet: Articles: Resources and links about our environment Environmental News Network: Daily news and information on the environment and natural resources Everglades National Park: Important facts and information, sounds and photographs Green Peace International Home Page: Dedicated to articles and issues pertaining to the preservation of our environment National Wildlife Federation: Issues, news articles, magazines, publications, facts, and important information about environmental issues Rain Forest Network: Photographs, facts, and important information
eNature.com: From the National Audubon Society: A MUST FOR RESEARCH! Includes a large thumbnail image, description, and varying additional information. about Amphibians, Birds, Butterflies, Fishes, Insects, Mammals, Reptiles, Seashells, Seashore Creatures, Spiders, Trees, Wildflowers PLUS Ask an Expert message board, Habitat Guides - SEARCHABLE by keyword
Discovery Channel Videos include the categories of News, Science, Tech, Space, and History. Index is SEARCHABLE by subject AND news subject. 1upinfo.com: A free encyclopedia to use for researching topics - SEARCHABLE by keyword Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z Information Please: On-Line Dictionary; Encyclopedia; Almanac, and MORE
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