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Webmaster -- Carol Bach Last updated on March 9, 2007
cbach@luthernorth.org Based on a template from Yahoo SiteBuilder 2.3
cbach@luthernorth.org Based on a template from Yahoo SiteBuilder 2.3
Luther North Online Library
| EARTH & ENVIRONMENT |
Great source for links
Biomes of the World
Learn about biomes: rainforest, tundra, taiga, desert, temperate, grasslands, rivers & streams,
ponds & lakes, wetlands, shorelines, temperate oceans, & tropical oceans.
Campaign Earth
Campaign Earth offers simple solutions that address today's most pressing environmental
issues with an emphasis on global warming. They present straightforward actions that enable
us all to make a difference, one step at a time.
Canada's Freshwater
Provides information about the nature of water, water policy & legislation , water management,
water & culture, and informational resources.
Care 2 Make a Difference
The global network for organizations & people who Care 2 make a difference for the planet & its
inhabitants.
Chicago Wilderness
Preserving & protecting wildlife & what you can do to help. Creating habitat for valuable wildlife
in Illinois & the world, where space is limited due to constant growth & development, is a
difficult task. But it can be as simple as working together to restore & protect our many natural
habitats & the plants & animals that depend on them.
Conservation International
CI's mission is to conserve the Earth's living natural heritage, our global biodiversity, & to
demonstrate that human societies are able to live harmoniously with nature.
Consumer Recycling Guide
This guide provides recycling information for regular folks with regular household quantities of
materials to recycle. The goal is to make recycling so easy & automatic that it blends into the
flow of everyday life.
Coral Reef Rescue
An interactive WebQuest about the conditions which are threatening the world's coral reefs.
Defenders of Wildlife
Dedicated to the preservation of all wild animals and plants in their natural habitats. Information
on the organization is included, as is information on how to participate. It includes a general
overview of what's happening to the environment around the world as well.
Dolphin Safe Tuna
An interdisciplinary WebQuest about the conflict between tuna fishermen & dolphin activists.
Eartheasy
Environmental Websites for kids to help them become good stewards of the environment.
Earthweek: A Diary of the Planet
Weekly, this site offers a global map of natural & manmade events in the environment. The
events range from extreme temperatures to lion plagues to tropical storms to earthquakes.
Interesting!
Ecotrust
A conservation organization committed to strengthen communities & the environment from
Alaska to California. They work with Native Peoples in the fisheries, forestry, & food sectors to
build an economy based on sound social & ecological strategies.
Endangered Species
"Bagheera" provides information on Earth's endangered & extinct animals.
EnviroLink
The "largest online environmental information resource on the planet," according to its creators.
Environmental Protection Agency
The US governmental agency charged with environmental protection. Find info here on: acid
rain, air, asbestos, beaches, careers, the clean air act, clean water act, cleanup, climate
change, enforcement, grants, hazardous waste, human health. lead, mercury, mold, oil spills,
ozone, pesticides, radon, recycling, regions, research, the superfund, test methods, TRI,
wastes, water, wetlands, & more. . . . .
Environmental Defense Fund
Focuses on saving the environment by educating populations & by working with industries &
governments to modify environmentally harmful practices.
Exploring the Environment
Supported by NASA, this project offers interactive modules relating to topics such as rainforests,
El Niño, the Mars landing, Water Quality, & Earth on Fire.
Genetically Modified Food
In "Harvest of Fear," FRONTLINE and NOVA explore the intensifying debate over
genetically-modified food crops.
Global Greenhouse Warming
Contains over 100 informative pages on climate change; including sections on greenhouse
gases, current & potential impacts, extreme weather events, alternative & renewable energy,
nuclear energy, polar caps, climate & society, sea level rise, ocean acidification, & actions that
can be undertaken to reduce global warming.
Global Warming
Global Warming is one of the most serious challenges facing us today. To protect the health &
economic well-being of current & future generations, we must reduce our emissions of
heat-trapping gases by using the technology, know-how, & practical solutions already at our
disposal. This site is sponsored by the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Life Line Earth
Its mission is to empower sustainable, practical, honest, & fair standards that raise the bar for
the health of the environment & it's habitats, the people that live in it, & choices we all make.
Love Canal Debate
This WebQuest is about a situation involving the dumping of hazardous wastes at Love Canal,
NY.
National Parks Conservation Association
Protecting our National Parks for future generations. Our national parks provide some of the
best, & sadly some of the last, remaining habitats for countless species. In fact, 1/3 of
endangered & threatened species in our nation can be found within park boundaries. But many
of our parks are being impacted by nearby development, pollution, recreational uses, & other
human activities. Our parks & our wildlife are in jeopardy. Take a closer look at the animals of
the parks, the threats they face, & how we can work together to protect them.
National Wildlife Federation
Speak up for wildlife! According to the recent IPCC report, approximately 20 - 30 percent of plant
& animal species are likely to be at increased risk of extinction due to global warming.
The Nature Conservancy
"Wired for Conservation" is a great place to find out what's new in the area of nature
conservation from the organization that works to conserve natural habitats & species by
purchasing the land & waters they need to survive.
NatureServe
The trusted source for information about rare & endangered species & threatened ecosystems.
Oceanographic Institute
"Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution" is the world's largest private, nonprofit ocean research,
engineering & education organization.
Rainforest Action Network
Contains good research information, lots of links, an art gallery, stories of rainforest life, online
letter-writing campaigns & ways to help.
Recycle City
An interactive site to help you learn where all our garbage goes, how to recycle, & save money.
Save the Whales
Take action to help save marine mammals.
Sierra Club
Works to save the environment by influencing public policy. One of the oldest & best known
conservation organizations.
Smog City
An interactive air pollution simulator that shows how your choices, environmental factors, & land
use contribute to air pollution.
Surfrider Foundation USA
Focuses on saving the world's oceans & beaches. There's a wealth of information about their
mission, efforts, & policies, along with a lot of updated news & events.
US Environmental Protection Agency Water Resources
A searchable online database & a huge store of publicly available information about wetlands,
wastewater, etc. Maps are also available as part of this useful resource.
US Environmental Recycling Hotline
Earth's 911: full of information on how to reduce waste & environmental pollution. Contains
links to other environmental & conservation sites as well.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Its mission is to conserve, protect, & enhance fish & wildlife & their habitats for the continuing
benefit of the American people.
Water Quality WebQuest
Interactive WebQuest about water quality in the Chesapeake Bay & the impact on its sea life.
Yellowstone Wolves Conflict
This WebQuest deals with the conflict between livestock ranchers & conservationists over the
re-introduction of the Rocky Mountain Gray Wolf in its natural habitat.
Biomes of the World
Learn about biomes: rainforest, tundra, taiga, desert, temperate, grasslands, rivers & streams,
ponds & lakes, wetlands, shorelines, temperate oceans, & tropical oceans.
Campaign Earth
Campaign Earth offers simple solutions that address today's most pressing environmental
issues with an emphasis on global warming. They present straightforward actions that enable
us all to make a difference, one step at a time.
Canada's Freshwater
Provides information about the nature of water, water policy & legislation , water management,
water & culture, and informational resources.
Care 2 Make a Difference
The global network for organizations & people who Care 2 make a difference for the planet & its
inhabitants.
Chicago Wilderness
Preserving & protecting wildlife & what you can do to help. Creating habitat for valuable wildlife
in Illinois & the world, where space is limited due to constant growth & development, is a
difficult task. But it can be as simple as working together to restore & protect our many natural
habitats & the plants & animals that depend on them.
Conservation International
CI's mission is to conserve the Earth's living natural heritage, our global biodiversity, & to
demonstrate that human societies are able to live harmoniously with nature.
Consumer Recycling Guide
This guide provides recycling information for regular folks with regular household quantities of
materials to recycle. The goal is to make recycling so easy & automatic that it blends into the
flow of everyday life.
Coral Reef Rescue
An interactive WebQuest about the conditions which are threatening the world's coral reefs.
Defenders of Wildlife
Dedicated to the preservation of all wild animals and plants in their natural habitats. Information
on the organization is included, as is information on how to participate. It includes a general
overview of what's happening to the environment around the world as well.
Dolphin Safe Tuna
An interdisciplinary WebQuest about the conflict between tuna fishermen & dolphin activists.
Eartheasy
Environmental Websites for kids to help them become good stewards of the environment.
Earthweek: A Diary of the Planet
Weekly, this site offers a global map of natural & manmade events in the environment. The
events range from extreme temperatures to lion plagues to tropical storms to earthquakes.
Interesting!
Ecotrust
A conservation organization committed to strengthen communities & the environment from
Alaska to California. They work with Native Peoples in the fisheries, forestry, & food sectors to
build an economy based on sound social & ecological strategies.
Endangered Species
"Bagheera" provides information on Earth's endangered & extinct animals.
EnviroLink
The "largest online environmental information resource on the planet," according to its creators.
Environmental Protection Agency
The US governmental agency charged with environmental protection. Find info here on: acid
rain, air, asbestos, beaches, careers, the clean air act, clean water act, cleanup, climate
change, enforcement, grants, hazardous waste, human health. lead, mercury, mold, oil spills,
ozone, pesticides, radon, recycling, regions, research, the superfund, test methods, TRI,
wastes, water, wetlands, & more. . . . .
Environmental Defense Fund
Focuses on saving the environment by educating populations & by working with industries &
governments to modify environmentally harmful practices.
Exploring the Environment
Supported by NASA, this project offers interactive modules relating to topics such as rainforests,
El Niño, the Mars landing, Water Quality, & Earth on Fire.
Genetically Modified Food
In "Harvest of Fear," FRONTLINE and NOVA explore the intensifying debate over
genetically-modified food crops.
Global Greenhouse Warming
Contains over 100 informative pages on climate change; including sections on greenhouse
gases, current & potential impacts, extreme weather events, alternative & renewable energy,
nuclear energy, polar caps, climate & society, sea level rise, ocean acidification, & actions that
can be undertaken to reduce global warming.
Global Warming
Global Warming is one of the most serious challenges facing us today. To protect the health &
economic well-being of current & future generations, we must reduce our emissions of
heat-trapping gases by using the technology, know-how, & practical solutions already at our
disposal. This site is sponsored by the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Life Line Earth
Its mission is to empower sustainable, practical, honest, & fair standards that raise the bar for
the health of the environment & it's habitats, the people that live in it, & choices we all make.
Love Canal Debate
This WebQuest is about a situation involving the dumping of hazardous wastes at Love Canal,
NY.
National Parks Conservation Association
Protecting our National Parks for future generations. Our national parks provide some of the
best, & sadly some of the last, remaining habitats for countless species. In fact, 1/3 of
endangered & threatened species in our nation can be found within park boundaries. But many
of our parks are being impacted by nearby development, pollution, recreational uses, & other
human activities. Our parks & our wildlife are in jeopardy. Take a closer look at the animals of
the parks, the threats they face, & how we can work together to protect them.
National Wildlife Federation
Speak up for wildlife! According to the recent IPCC report, approximately 20 - 30 percent of plant
& animal species are likely to be at increased risk of extinction due to global warming.
The Nature Conservancy
"Wired for Conservation" is a great place to find out what's new in the area of nature
conservation from the organization that works to conserve natural habitats & species by
purchasing the land & waters they need to survive.
NatureServe
The trusted source for information about rare & endangered species & threatened ecosystems.
Oceanographic Institute
"Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution" is the world's largest private, nonprofit ocean research,
engineering & education organization.
Rainforest Action Network
Contains good research information, lots of links, an art gallery, stories of rainforest life, online
letter-writing campaigns & ways to help.
Recycle City
An interactive site to help you learn where all our garbage goes, how to recycle, & save money.
Save the Whales
Take action to help save marine mammals.
Sierra Club
Works to save the environment by influencing public policy. One of the oldest & best known
conservation organizations.
Smog City
An interactive air pollution simulator that shows how your choices, environmental factors, & land
use contribute to air pollution.
Surfrider Foundation USA
Focuses on saving the world's oceans & beaches. There's a wealth of information about their
mission, efforts, & policies, along with a lot of updated news & events.
US Environmental Protection Agency Water Resources
A searchable online database & a huge store of publicly available information about wetlands,
wastewater, etc. Maps are also available as part of this useful resource.
US Environmental Recycling Hotline
Earth's 911: full of information on how to reduce waste & environmental pollution. Contains
links to other environmental & conservation sites as well.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Its mission is to conserve, protect, & enhance fish & wildlife & their habitats for the continuing
benefit of the American people.
Water Quality WebQuest
Interactive WebQuest about water quality in the Chesapeake Bay & the impact on its sea life.
Yellowstone Wolves Conflict
This WebQuest deals with the conflict between livestock ranchers & conservationists over the
re-introduction of the Rocky Mountain Gray Wolf in its natural habitat.
Webmaster -- Carol Bach Last updated on May 3, 2007
cbach@luthernorth.org Based on a template from Yahoo SiteBuilder 2.3
cbach@luthernorth.org Based on a template from Yahoo SiteBuilder 2.3