Environmen­t

National Wildlife Federation - Volunteer Effort National Wildlife Federation - Volunteer Effort- Sign up to spot distressed wildlife, help with the cleanup efforts, raise awareness, rally lawmakers to act, and donate money. Florida Disaster.org - GIS: Deepwater Horizon Response Florida Disaster.org - GIS: Deepwater Horizon Response- Provides links to Florida and Federal GIS resources including maps, geotagged aerial and ground photos, area contingency pl… International Charter Space and Major Disasters - Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico International Charter Space and Major Disasters - Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico- Collection of images shared by member agencies. [English, Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish] NASA Earth Observatory - Oil Slick in the Gulf of Mexico NASA Earth Observatory - Oil Slick in the Gulf of Mexico- Gallery of images showing the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, beginning April 21, 2010. CIMSS Satellite Blog - Oil Rig Fire in the Gulf of Mexico CIMSS Satellite Blog - Oil Rig Fire in the Gulf of Mexico- Meteorological satellite imagery related to the Deepwater Horizon fire and aftermath. From the Cooperative Institute for… NASA - NASA Imagery of Oil Spill NASA - NASA Imagery of Oil Spill- Official government satellite images. YouTube - Deepwater Horizon JIC's Channel YouTube - Deepwater Horizon JIC's Channel- Official government channel provides videos relating to the oil spill. The New York Times - Topics: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010) The New York Times - Topics: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill (2010)- Collection of recent and archived news and commentary, photos, multimedia and selected web resources. NBC News - Disaster in the Gulf NBC News - Disaster in the Gulf- Full coverage includes news, NBC Field Notes and timeline relating to the accident, its impact, and the cleanup efforts. USA. The Guardian - Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill The Guardian - Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill- Collected news and analysis and commentary on the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, with photo galleries, videos, g… Energy Industry Today - Deepwater Horizon News Energy Industry Today - Deepwater Horizon News- Headline links for energy industry professionals from EIN News Service. Constantly updated news and information about energy. Offshore Magazine Offshore Magazine- Provides comprehensive offshore oil coverage and resources for the oil and gas industry. New Scientist - Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill New Scientist - Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill- Special report about the oil spill, focusing on the scientific and environmental perspectives. UK. Scientific American - Where Will the Deepwater Horizon Oil End Up? Scientific American - Where Will the Deepwater Horizon Oil End Up?- The short answer is everywhere--the sea surface, deep waters, the Gulf Coast, in deepwater corals and even as f… National Weather Service - Deepwater Horizon Decision Support Page National Weather Service - Deepwater Horizon Decision Support Page- Provides spot forecasts, graphics, radar sites, shoreline forecasts (meteograms), offshore forecasts from TAFB/… CNN iReport - Track the Oil Disaster CNN iReport - Track the Oil Disaster- Crowdsourcing project providing news and video submitted by citizen journalists and vetted by CNN staff. Reuters - Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Reuters - Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill- Full coverage includes news, timeline, factboxes, infographics and videos. CBS News 60 Minutes - Blowout: The Deepwater Horizon Disaster CBS News 60 Minutes - Blowout: The Deepwater Horizon Disaster- Report by Scott Pelley focusing on Mike Williams, one of the last crewmembers to escape the Deepwater Horizon drilli… AL.com - Oil Spill Gulf of Mexico AL.com - Oil Spill Gulf of Mexico- Full coverage focusing on the impact on Alabama. Includes news, photos, videos and reader reports. Mobile, Alabama. CNN - Gulf Coast Oil Spill CNN - Gulf Coast Oil Spill- Full coverage provides news, analysis and opinion including environmental, financial and political impacts. With video, audio, photo galleries, and int… NOLA.com - 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill NOLA.com - 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill- Ongoing coverage focusing on the inpact on Louisiana. Provides news, backgrounders, graphics, photos, videos, public blog and how to help… BBC News - Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico in Maps and Graphics BBC News - Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico in Maps and Graphics- Maps and satellite images of showing the extent of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and explaining what is being done to t… Wall Street Journal - Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Wall Street Journal - Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill- Full coverage including news, analysis, opinion, photos and videos. USA. NOLA.com - Memorial service honors workers killed in Deepwater Horizon explosion NOLA.com - Memorial service honors workers killed in Deepwater Horizon explosion- AP report of the memorial service in Jackson, Mississippi, attended by hundreds. Arctic Climate Impact Assessment Arctic Climate Impact Assessment- A project of the Arctic Council and the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), to evaluate and synthesize knowledge of the consequences o… Polar Science Center Polar Science Center- A unit of the Applied Physics Laboratory at the University of Washington, examining Arctic Oscillation and the possible feedback processes on ecosystems. Inc… The Impacts of Climate Change on Portland's Water Supply The Impacts of Climate Change on Portland's Water Supply- An investigation of the effects of increased temperatures, changed precipitation, and shifts in the historic hydrologic c… Climate Change: Scottish Implications Scoping Study Climate Change: Scottish Implications Scoping Study- From the Scottish Executive. Examines effects and influences across all areas of life, including energy, transport, domestic, … Climate Impacts on Freshwater Systems Climate Impacts on Freshwater Systems- An overview of observed responses of the largest lakes in Sweden to a warmer winter climate. Provides brief studies of lake ice, water tempe… Fernan-Vaz Gorilla Project Fernan-Vaz Gorilla Project- This project in Gabon is a sanctuary, rehabilitation and reintroduction programme for orphaned western lowland gorillas. Cross River Gorilla Cross River Gorilla- The Wildlife Conservation Society provides a factsheet on this critically endangered species and the conservation efforts being made. Gorilla 100 Gorilla 100- Celebrates the original discovery of the mountain gorilla -- details of events in Rwanda. Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund- Information about protecting the mountain gorillas. IRN Publications: Working Papers: River Dolphins: Can They Be Saved? IRN Publications: Working Papers: River Dolphins: Can They Be Saved?- Elizabeth Carpino provides a summary of the threats to the world's freshwater dolphins caused by habitat degr… Whale and Dolphin Conservation Whale and Dolphin Conservation- International charity dedicated to the worldwide conservation and protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Killer Whales: Conservation and Research Killer Whales: Conservation and Research- Outline provided by Sea World describes the importance of legal protections, research and marine zoological parks for species preservatio… The Ocean Alliance The Ocean Alliance- Dedicated to the conservation of whales and their ocean environment through research and education. Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG)- Dedicated to the conservation and better understanding of cetaceans in Irish waters. Saving Freshwater Dolphins Means Saving Their Rivers Saving Freshwater Dolphins Means Saving Their Rivers- Article by Debra Boyce of the Christian Science Monitor describes the ecological challenges caused by humans that threaten th… Humpback Whale Humpback Whale- The Wildlife Conservation Society provides a factsheet on this species, the threats and challenges it faces and the conservation efforts being made. SCADPlus: International Dolphin Conservation Programme SCADPlus: International Dolphin Conservation Programme- Offers summaries of legislative activities of the European Union. Find information on measures taken to reduce species mort… Earthtrust - Wildlife Conservation Worldwide Earthtrust - Wildlife Conservation Worldwide- An environmental organization based in Hawaii. ET works to save the dolphins and whales, against whaling, driftnets, and tuna fisheri… Whaling Embargo Hopes on Kiribati Whaling Embargo Hopes on Kiribati- Article discusses the island nation's new membership to the International Whaling Commission (IWC) and how it changes the balance of power. Reviewing Scientists Say Proposed Conservation Measures Unlikely To Help Whales Reviewing Scientists Say Proposed Conservation Measures Unlikely To Help Whales- Science Daily article discusses doubts raised by scientists charged by the International Whaling C… BBC News: Extinction Nears for Whales and Dolphins BBC News: Extinction Nears for Whales and Dolphins- Alex Kirby reports that some species are now so endangered they may not survive another 10 years. Features photos and related l… U.S. Changes Meaning of Dolphin Safe Tuna Label U.S. Changes Meaning of Dolphin Safe Tuna Label- Cat Lazaroff describes why the criteria have been changed for tuna harvested in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. Includes a discussio… New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust- Dedicated to fostering effective preservation and protection through research. Discover species profiles, information on projects, contacts an… Save The Whales Save The Whales- Organization dedicated to the conservation and preservation of the species. Includes news, information on research and contacts. Endangered Dolphin Endangered Dolphin- Contains information on the status of the Chinese white dolphin. Includes a summary of threats and population estimates. Dolphins and the Tuna Industry Dolphins and the Tuna Industry- Complete text of the book that presents key conclusions about the controversial killing of thousands of dolphins each year during tuna fishing in t…