Smartfolder: General Information on Environmental Issues

Department of Energy, Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research Program — by Jon Dale — last modified 2007-01-25 12:33

Within the U.S. Department of Energy, the Environmental Sciences Division, Office of Biological and Environmental Research supports basic research in the areas of environmental processes, global climate change, and environmental remediation.

NOAA Earth System Research Laboratories — by Jon Dale — last modified 2007-01-25 12:38

Pursues research on chemical, physical and biological processes and the relationship of these processes to Earth's environment.

European Union-Environmental Activities — by Jon Dale — last modified 2007-01-25 12:56

 

Greenpeace — by Jon Dale — last modified 2007-01-25 13:00

The Greenpeace website has a wealth of press releases and background documents on a wide array of environmental topics.

Sierra Club — by Jon Dale — last modified 2007-01-25 13:02

One of the oldest environmental NGOs, the Sierra Club tracks developments in the United States. The group pays close attention to developments in Washington, D.C. and issues reports on current events along with a well-known magazine.

Friends of the Earth — by Jon Dale — last modified 2007-01-25 13:06

"Making life better for people by inspiring solutions to environmental problems."

Conservation International — by Jon Dale — last modified 2007-01-25 13:09

Conservation International is an NGO that works with indigenous peoples in South and Central America and South Asia. The website contains some information about their programs, abridged versions of working and policy papers, and some links to biodiversity and environmental resources.

SciDev.net (Science and Development Network) — by Jon Dale — last modified 2007-01-23 20:13

SciDev.net was founded to be a Web-based source of authoritative scientific information for experts and policy makers in developing countries. The journals Science and Nature contribute published papers to SciDev.net. As of June 2004, the site also contains seven “dossiers,” which provide much more extensive treatment of certain scientific topics, such as biodiversity and climate change. The dossiers, in particular, present considerable discussion of public policy. The “Editorials” and “News” sections are also of interest to policy analysts and students of science, technology, and development.

THe Earth Portal and The Encyclopedia of Earth — by Rose Hessmiller — last modified 2007-04-29 12:35

The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) is pleased to announce the formal launch of the Earth Portal (www.EarthPortal.org Earth Portal is a comprehensive, free and dynamic resource for timely, objective, science-based information about the environment built by a global community of environmental experts: educators, physical, life, and social scientists, scholars, and professionals who have joined together to communicate to the world. > > > In contrast to information from anonymous sources with no quality control, the Earth Portal is created and governed by individuals and organizations who put their names behind their words and where attribution and expert-review for accuracy are fundamental. The Earth Portal includes: Encyclopedia of Earth which has an initial 2,300 articles from over 700 experts from 46 countries, as well as such content partners as the World Wildlife Fund and the United Nations Environment Programme. The Encyclopedia is a means for the global scientific community to come together to produce the first free, comprehensive expert-driven information resource on the environment. The Encyclopedia includes articles, e-books and reports, interactive maps, and biographies, and will eventually be published in other major languages. Environmental scholars and experts are invited to become contributors to the Encyclopedia. Earth News which includes breaking news updates from many sources, with links from key words to Encyclopedia articles, enabling readers to learn about the science behind the headlines. Earth Forum allows the public to engage in discussions with experts, ask questions and get answers, and to participate in community debates about issues that matter to them. Environment in Focus provides an exploration of a major issue each week - energy, climate change, environmental economics and other topics - led by a prominent expert in the subject and involving articles, news, places, discussions, Q&A, interesting facts, and more. The National Council for Science and the Environment is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the scientific basis for environmental decision-making. The NCSE specializes in programs that foster collaboration among diverse institutions, communities and individuals.The NCSE serves as secretariat for a growing Environmental Information Coalition of environmental experts and organizations, which is building the Earth Portal. ManyOne Networks, an innovative IT firm based near San Jose, California, has provided engineering and vision for the Earth Portal.

UN System-wide EarthWatch — by Jon Dale — last modified 2006-12-04 17:38

 

Harvard University: Center for the Environment — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-09 19:36

The Harvard University Center for the Environment encourages and uspports research and education on a broad set of environemntal questions and their implications for humanity by drawing strength from faculty and students from across the University.

United Nations Environment Programme — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-14 14:28

UNEP, established in 1972, is the voice for the environment within the United Nations system. UNEP acts as a catalyst, advocate, educator and facilitator to promote the wise use and sustainable development of the global environment. To accomplish this, UNEP works with a wide range of partners, including United Nations entities, international organizations, national governments, non-governmental organizations, the private sector and civil society.

World Bank Environment — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-18 15:28

Concern for the environment is viewed by many as a rich-country luxury. It is not. Natural and man-made environmental resources - fresh water, clean air, forests, grasslands, marine resources, and agro-ecosystems - provide sustenance and a foundation for social and economic development. Today, the World Bank is one of the key promoters and financiers of environmental upgrading in the developing world.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-27 02:07

Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. EPA employs 18,000 people across the country, including our headquarters offices in Washington, DC, 10 regional offices, and more than a dozen labs. EPA leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts.

World Wide Web Virtual Library: Sustainable Development — by Jon Dale — last modified 2007-01-23 23:17

 

Global System for Sustainable Development — by Jon Dale — last modified 2007-01-23 23:19