Environmen­t

Carbon Cycle Carbon Cycle- Sections concisely summarize the history of the element and its presence on earth, from its discovery in 1594 to topics such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, foss… Global Carbon Project Global Carbon Project- Scientific partnership that aims to develop a complete picture of the global carbon cycle, including both its biophysical and human dimensions together with… United States Trace Gas Network United States Trace Gas Network- The TRAGNET network is meant to accomplish the following two goals: 1. Document contemporary fluxes of CO2, CH4 and N2O between regionally importa… Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (CDIAC) Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (CDIAC)- Global-change data and information analysis for the US Department of Energy (DOE). Atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide… Biodiversity and Protected Areas Biodiversity and Protected Areas- Introductory documents on understanding and conserving biodiversity. DIVERSITAS Programme DIVERSITAS Programme- International collaborative project with the goal of providing accurate scientific information and predictive models of the status of biodiversity and sustai… Species 2000 Species 2000- Project to provide indexing and links for all known species as the baseline dataset for studies of global biodiversity. Fauna and Flora International Fauna and Flora International- Supports international conservation activities. Documents on methodology, working with NGOs, governments, communities; news, publications, photo gal… Mass Extinction Underway Mass Extinction Underway- Links to articles on biodiversity and species extinction. Introduction to Biodiversity Theory Introduction to Biodiversity Theory- Overview and definitions. Biodiversity Theory Biodiversity Theory- Overview of some theoretical basics of biodiversity. Biodiversity II: Understanding and Protecting Our Biological Resources Biodiversity II: Understanding and Protecting Our Biological Resources- National Academy of Sciences report (1996) addresses new strategies and techniques for quantifying, underst… Biodiversity Web Biodiversity Web- Personally maintained website with information and links about several aspects of biodiversity: biological, ecological, physical, chemical, social (e.g., populat… Canadian Biodiversity Canadian Biodiversity- Biological diversity: theory, patterns, ecological zones, species distributions, conservation issues, and legislation, with an emphasis on Canada. Bilingual… Biodiversity Frequently Asked Questions Biodiversity Frequently Asked Questions- Presents answers to common questions about biodiversity. Animal Info Animal Info- Biology, ecology, habitat, and status of rare, threatened and endangered species of mammals and information on their native countries: biodiversity, ecosystems, popul… UK Air Quality Archive UK Air Quality Archive- Features information on the causes and effects of pollution. Includes forecast bulletin, 24 hour summaries and articles. From the Department for Environmen… WHO: Air Quality Guidelines WHO: Air Quality Guidelines- Global update 2005, with summary of risk assessment for particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Links to multi-lingual version… Environmental Expert.com Environmental Expert.com- Presents free accessible articles, publications, events, software, technological solutions and web resources for Air Pollution Control. U.S. Forest Service Air Quality and Smoke Management Pages U.S. Forest Service Air Quality and Smoke Management Pages- Various materials on air quality and visibility, Forest Service Class I PSD Areas, Integrating Air Quality and Fire Man… New Jersey Department Environmental Protection Bureau of Air Monitoring New Jersey Department Environmental Protection Bureau of Air Monitoring- Current air quality and forecasts for New Jersey. EDF Chemical Scorecard EDF Chemical Scorecard- Toxic Release Inventory data for the US (emissions of toxic chemicals to air and water). Search for data on toxic chemicals in your community. Also provide… DataFed Wiki: Air Quality Datasets DataFed Wiki: Air Quality Datasets- Provides standard interfaces to heterogeneous distributed air quality data, aids data analysis with web services and tools and gathers user-pro… BBC: Beijing 'Failing Pollution Test" BBC: Beijing 'Failing Pollution Test"- News report on airborne pollutant levels, one month before the Olympic Games in 2008, citing international standards. Environment Canada: National Pollutant Release Inventory Environment Canada: National Pollutant Release Inventory- Information about releases of pollutants into the air, the water and on land. In English and French. Southern Oxidants Study (SOS) 99 Field Campaign Southern Oxidants Study (SOS) 99 Field Campaign- Research focused on obtaining an improved understanding of the processes that control the formation and distribution of fine parti… Clean Air Task Force Clean Air Task Force- A nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring clean air and healthy environments in the United States through scientific research, public education, and le… History of the Clean Air Act History of the Clean Air Act- Recounts the historical development of United States air quality statutes and regulations, including an introduction to the technical concepts involv… SEIPH - Environmental Research Group SEIPH - Environmental Research Group- Air Quality monitoring networks of London, Bedfordshire, Kent and Hertfordshire in the UK. Near realtime data is available from the site. Navy Aerosol Analysis and Prediction System (NAAPS) Navy Aerosol Analysis and Prediction System (NAAPS)- Includes global, five day forecasts of dust, smoke and sulfate aerosols as well as comparison with satellite analyses. Automobile Emissions: An Overview Automobile Emissions: An Overview- U.S. EPA fact sheet. Environmental Software and Modelling Group, Technical University of Madrid Environmental Software and Modelling Group, Technical University of Madrid- Conducts research in measurement and modelling of air quality, including air quality prediction. The Low Emissions Mission The Low Emissions Mission- A free resource for Virginia Vehicle Emissions Inspectors. Includes on-line training, discussions forum, tutorials, and a cartoon archive. Citizens who … Netherlands National Air Quality Monitoring Network Netherlands National Air Quality Monitoring Network- A division of RIVM, National Institute of Public Health and the Environment. Up-to-date, hourly information about air quality … Fuel Efficiency Automobile Test Data Center Fuel Efficiency Automobile Test Data Center- The site contains vehicle emissions databases and reports remotely collected from in-use vehicles since 1987 from around the world. Da… Bay Area Air Quality Management District Bay Area Air Quality Management District- The BAAQMD (District) is the regional, government agency that regulates sources of air pollution within the nine San Francisco Bay Area C… Parkland Airshed Management Zone Association Parkland Airshed Management Zone Association- Provides information about the PAMZ, a non-profit multi-stakeholder organization established to manage and monitor air quality issues… California Air Resources Board California Air Resources Board- CA air regulations, CA Almanac of Emissions and Air Quality, air emissions modeling, the gasoline additive MTBE, information on reducing air pollut… DieselNet: Diesel Emissions Online DieselNet: Diesel Emissions Online- Information service on diesel exhaust emissions, emission control technologies, diesel engines, fuels, and related topics. State/Local Air Pollution Control Agencies State/Local Air Pollution Control Agencies- The State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators (STAPPA) and the Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officials (A… Denver Vehicle Emissions Testing Program Denver Vehicle Emissions Testing Program- Describes the mandatory vehicle emissions testing program in the Denver-Boulder area of Colorado, including maps to emissions stations, t… Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand- Focus is air quality and the mechanics of air pollution. Information about publications, training courses, conferences, and seminar… Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium- Provides technical assessments on ozone and other problems of air quality in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Data and modeling … NOAA - Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division NOAA - Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration laboratory research activities are divided into three themes: Air Quality, Em… AIRNOW - U.S. EPA AIRNOW - U.S. EPA- Air pollution data, ozone forecasting, information about public health and environmental effects of air pollution, and actions you can take to reduce pollution. National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory - U.S. EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory - U.S. EPA- Federal Government's principal program to control air pollution from motor vehicles. Primary responsibilities include de… Clean Air Canada Clean Air Canada- Up to date information on air quality issues in Canada. Including environmental law and policy, motor vehicle emissions and industrial sources of pollution. Main… Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA ) Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA )- Environmental information including air pollution, hazardous waste, management, regulations, measuring, modeling, emissions, testing, … Norwegian Institute for Air Research Norwegian Institute for Air Research- A leading centre of expertise in questions related to air pollution. Established in 1969, it is an independent foundation specialized in most… ADAS: News and Views ADAS: News and Views- Provides regularly updated news and articles on the impacts farming activities have on the environment.