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Environmental Issues

 

 

Acid Lake Interactive show that explains the impact of acid rain.  Requires Flash.
ARKive Globally Endangered Species Alphabetical listing.  Click on 'More Information' for threats and conservation issues.
Climate Change - An Introduction From EcoKids.  Canadian perspective.  Clear explanation.
Fossil Fuels Information on coal, oil, natural gas. 
Get Energy Wise Explains what energy is and where we get most of the energy used to run our houses, etc.
Oceans in Peril Smithsonian Institute exhibit.  Looks at most issues from oil spills to coastal development.
Paper or Plastic? Webquest about recycling. 
Inter-lace Pollution Long list of links including those for noise, air, water, waste and visual pollution.
Issues and Problems for the Catchment Area Lists common pollutants that effect water quality.  Information on caring for a river catchment also available.
Planetslayer ABC site emphasizing environmental issues.
Plasticbag.com Environmental issues related to the production and use of plastic shopping bags.
Recycle City Games and activities with a recycling theme.
So, What's a Toxic Waste Site? Kids for Saving Earth provide information.
Soil Salinity Nova explains what salinity is and how it affects our soil quality.
The Story of Water Needs Flash.  Looks at what water is, how the water cycle works, how we use water, how to reduce use and care for the resource.
The UV Effect How an increase in UV rays effects frogs.
World Wildlife Fund Information about endangered animals and places, and issues in protecting wildlife.

 

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