Food
News - Did you ever wonder about the pesticides used in growing food?
This site, run by the Environmental Working Group, is an excellent source
of balanced information about pesticides and their effects. Visitors can
select from a meal menu or a grocery list, and the site will inform you
about likely pesticides found in the foods you've chosen.
Cool
Site: April 1999
The
Living Africa - Learn
about Africa, with its rich cultures, geography, and wildlife. This site
was designed and built by students in the ThinkQuest competition.
Cool Site: December 1998
Rachel's Environment and Health Weekly- This site offers an indexed, searchable archive of the informative Rachel's Newsletter --a huge source of information about environmental issues.
Environmental
Database for Schools- A broad-ranging resource that provides environmental
science information, tailored for school use.
Cool Site: September 1998
ARM's
Education Center - Check out this excellent resource on global warming
and environmental science. Good information and curriculum activities.
Cool Site: September 1998
The
Living Edens- Journey through the forests of Bhutan, or the coral reefs
of Pulau! This site is a beautiful and informative online companion to the
PBS television series of the same name.
Cool Site: August 1998
Water
Science for Schools - Did you know that Americans used 341 billion gallons
of fresh water in 1995? At this site you can find out where it all comes
from, and where it all goes.
Cool Site: July 1998
Carolina
Coastal Science- A quality educational resource with inquiry-based activities
covering the Carolina coastline, including barrier island erosion, development
pressures, and habitat conservation.
Cool Site: June 1998
Global
Warming Central - This site has everything you want to know about the
growing debate over global warming, including the text of the Kyoto Protocols,
news of recent scientific and political developments, and expert testimony
from both sides of the debate.
Cool Site: March 1998
World
Wildlife Fund - Get the latest environmental news and read special features
on protecting species and habitats. The story on the 1997 fires in Indonesia
was particularly enlightening.
Cool Site: January 1998
Rammed
Earth - Learn how to build a warm, stable house made out of rammed earth!
This site offers how-to guides and history of this ancient and environmentally
sound building technique.
Cool Site: December 1997
6 Billion Human Beings
- An online exhibit from the Musee de l'Homme. Find out how fast the world's
population is growing and why it may slow in the next century. Presented
in French and English.
Cool Site: September 1997
Liberty Tree Alliance -
A national association concerned with the preservation of the natural world.
The site has interesting and informative articles that are easy to read.
Cool Site: July 1997
Renewable
Energy - An informative and easy-to-navigate resource on renewable energy.
The "Quick Facts on Renewable Energy" is a good place to start.
Cool Site: June 1997
Ecomall
-Generally, I try to stay away from "malls" but this site contains
a great deal of important information. Whether you're interested in renewable
energy or "eco-investments," this site covers it all.
Cool Site: November 1996
The
Internet Consumer Recycling Guide -Looking for local recycling centers?
Want to stop receiving to wasteful junk mail? This site answers those questions
and more. An important resource.
Cool Site: October 1996
Mr.
Solar's Home Page -Lots of information on solar energy from a man who
knows. Mr. Solar has spent the last 18 years living completely on solar
electricity.
Cool Site: June 1996
Environmental
Organization WebDirectory -The ultimate hotlist for environmental issues.
The listings are very comprehensive and are annotated.
Cool Site: February 1996
The
Solar Cooking Archive -Everything you wanted to know about solar cooking!
Information on how to create your own solar cooker, complete with instructions
and diagrams. Also, information on how solar cooking is helping people help
themselves at Kenyan refugee camps. A great resource.
Cool Site: December 1995
Environmental
Education and Science Partnership -Global Learning and Observations
to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) is a worldwide network of students, teachers,
and scientists working together to study and understand the global environment.
A program supported by Vice President Al Gore!
Cool Site: November 1995
On-Line
Renewable Energy Education Module -A very well put together site with
lots of information about renewable energy. Great for teachers. Brought
to you by Crest, renewable energy to power your electric toothbrush I
suppose?
Cool Site: July 1995
Welcome
to the Rainforest Action Network Home Page -Loads of information on
the Rainforest and what we can do to save it. Includes a section just for
kids.
Cool Site: June 1995
Maine
Solar House -An informative look at a solar house in Maine. Check out
the floor plans, view pictures, and learn more about renewable energy.
Cool Site: June 1995
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