General Science and Technology: Environment

Click the LEARN THE ISSUE tab to see the many categories and hundreds of issues on which the Environmental Protection Agency has information and data.

This website from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) provides educators, students and scientists with easy access to reliable tools, resources and classroom materials, curricula, and easy access to reference materials.

If so, you may want to click this link to take a look at the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Guide. There you will find sections on volcanoes, tsunamis and other interesting aspects of the earth. You will also find links there to striking photos, videos, and educational resources.

The U.S. government has several reputable databases dealing with toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases. This guide provides a starting point to help you select the right resource for your needs. The database table has expanded descriptions and sample records for some of these resources

Articles, photos, and videos on the environment from the venerable National Geographic Society.

Toxic substances and environmental health issues where you live, work, and play.

Produced by the Pesticide Action Network this database has links to data on hundreds of pesticides, and formulated pesticide products, including their ecotoxicity.