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EarthTrends: The Environmental Information Portal
http://earthtrends.wri.org/index.cfm
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This is a large website that provides searchable databases, data tables, maps, country profiles and written reports on a variety of environmental issues. Topics include coastal and marine ecosystems, freshwater ecosystems, water resources, climate and atmosphere, human population and health, environmental economics, energy and resources, biodiversity, agriculture, forests and grasslands, and environmental governance and institutions. The data and maps found within each of these topics provide useful information for research projects for both students and educators.
Intended for grade levels:
  • High (9-12)
  • College (13-14)
  • College (15-16)
  • Graduate / Professional
Type of resource:
  • Portal:
    • Non-profit
Subject:
  • Agricultural science
  • Atmospheric science
  • Climatology
  • Ecology
  • Environmental science
  • Forestry
  • Hydrology
  • Policy issues
Technical requirements:
Some of the maps and data tables are in PDF format.
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2001 World Resources Institute
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-001-932
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: World Resources Institute
http://www.wri.org/