Here are links to EPA and non-EPA student resources for background information on a wide variety of environmental issues, including a glossary of environmental terms, an environmental atlas, and a list of major U.S. environmental laws. Full description.

This Why File article investigates the controversy over 'Sue', the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex remains ever found. A timeline of the events is given that led to her final placement at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. Due to politics, land rights, ownership arguments, and other issues, her bones were unsettled and not completely studied from 1990 to 1996. This article also examines ... Full description.

The Monthly Energy Review contains many databases on energy production, consumption and trade. Categories of information include petroleum, electricity, natural gas, coal, nuclear power, energy prices, energy consumption, and oil and gas resource development. Within each category there are tables, graphs and spreadsheets. The database catagory allows the user to create custom data tables with selected ... Full description.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website contains information on disasters such as floods, hurricanes, fires, volcanoes, and tornadoes, as well as non-natural disasters, such as terrorism. There are fact sheets for various types of disasters with information on preparedness and how to protect one's home. The library section includes links to hazard maps, forecasts, and other information. ... Full description.

This World Wildlife Fund campaign is concerned with forest conservation and management. Fieldwork such as the DGIS (the Directorate General for International Cooperation in the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs) -WWF Tropical Forest Portfolio project are featured, as well as policy issues,including genetically modified tree trials, forest fires and forest restoration. WWF partnerships with conservation ... Full description.

This is the twenty-fourth annual report on air pollution trends in the United States issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The report is prepared by the Air Quality Trends Analysis Group (AQTAG) in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina and is directed toward both the technical air pollution audience and other interested parties and individuals. Air quality topics covered in the report ... Full description.

This non-profit organization seeks to inspire the people of Earth through education, research, and public participation to explore other worlds and seek other life. Their website offers special sections on: taking political action in support of space exploration; the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI); near-earth objects, such as asteroids and comets; the Red Rover Goes to Mars (RRGTM) ... Full description.

This module introduces the fundamental norms and institutions that comprise international environmental law and then focuses on six specific topics: air pollution and protection of the atmosphere, hazardous waste, endangered species, international rivers, the global commons, and forest ecosystems. Study and discussions questions are included. Full description.

This collection of links pertains to topics such as environmental justice, environmental health, research, university resource centers, government organizations dealing with environmental issues, online data, and community and environmental groups. Full description.

Utilizing the combined expertise, resources and distribution channels of its members, the Fire Safe Council fulfills its mission to preserve California's natural and manmade resources by mobilizing all Californians to make their homes, neighborhoods and communities fire safe. The Council has distributed fire prevention education materials to industry leaders and their constituents, evaluated legislation ... Full description.