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Pollution
Air That Kills Us, The

http://www.ottawa.net/~pugglers/air5.htm

This page was written by Scott Lewko, a 15-year-old Canadian who is aware of the dangers of air pollution. Scott documents what the major sources of air pollution are and offers solutions so we can all breath a little bit easier.

Breath Taking

http://www.nrdc.org/nrdcpro/bt/tableGu.html

Did you know that an estimated 64,000 people will die this year as a direct result of air pollution? This site documents the number of moralities per state, with some interesting figures detailing pollutant concentration in 239 metropolitan areas.

Burning Issues/Clean Air Revival

http://www.webcom.com/~bi/

Learn about the hazards of wood burning. This site should be of particular interest to anyone who owns and uses a fireplace. Learn the contents of wood smoke and the effects of just one person burning wood.

Ecocide in the U.S.S.R.

http://westy.jtwn.k12.pa.us/~mjr/ecocide.html

Chernobyl was only one of many economic travesties in the former Soviet Union. This site contains information about the environmental horrors at Chernobyl, Chelyabinsk, Petropavlovsk, and more. Interestingly this site shows how the USSR brought about its own demise by disregarding its environmental obligations.

Economics of Industrial Pollution Home Page, The

http://www.worldbank.org/html/prdei/ipps/home.html

In an effort to cut down on industrial pollution on a global scale, PRDEI have conducted several studies on the effectiveness of regulatory policies. Find out which polices work, which don’t, and why. This site also houses an industrial pollution FAQ.

Environmental Data Services

http://www.enviro-data.com

Environmental Data Services' Web site includes information on obtaining hazardous waste environmental data from the EPA and other state and federal agencies.

EPIC Home Page

http://146.138.5.107/EPIC.htm

This page is the Department of Energy’s Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse. The site was developed as a medium for the exchange of pollution prevention information between various levels of government, academic institutions, and the general public.

Friends of the Earth Local Groups

http://www.foe.co.uk/lcd/index.html

Friends of the Earth is a network of environmental activists consisting of over 250 local groups in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. To find the local group nearest to you, check out their Web page!

Georgia Pollution Prevention Assistance Division

http://www.dnr.state.ga.us/P2AD

This site, maintained by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, provides access to issues of its newsletter, From The Source, and also has a staff of online engineers and scientists available to answer pollution questions submitted by users.

Geothermal Energy

http://solstice.crest.org/renewables/geothermal/grc/index.html

As we all become more environmentally aware, we search for ways to eliminate pollution. One way suggested to reduce air pollution is by utilizing renewable heat energy from deep in the earth. Browse this page to learn all you ever wanted to know about geothermal energy.

How To Survive Without a Car

http://radawana.cg.tuwien.ac.at/~martinpi/nocar.html

You’ve seen it in foreign countries—streets filled with bicycles and not a car in sight. Some people feel that living without a car is a great way to cut down on air pollution. This is a practical guide on how to successfully manage without an auto in the U.S.

Impact of Lead-Contaminated Soil on Public Health

http://atsdr1.atsdr.cdc.gov:8080/cxlead.html

Lead pollution is a very serious danger to public health, and can lead to anything from increased hypertension to death. Learn what you can do to protect yourself in this very thorough paper published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Institute for Chemical Process and Environmental Technology (ICPET)

http://www.icpet.nrc.ca

The Institute for Chemical Process and Environmental Technology is industry's entry point to a network of research facilities and talent focused on bringing innovative 'clean process' technology to industry.

National Pollution Prevention Center for Higher Education

http://www.snre.umich.edu/nppc/

The NPPC’s goal is to educate students about pollution prevention. To this end, they develop educational materials that can be used by university faculty to increase their students’ prevention awareness. They also offer internships, professional training, and conferences.

Natural History Book Service

http://www.nhbs.co.uk/

This book ordering service is designed to take care of all the environmental book needs of individuals and organizations alike. They have over 25,000 titles online, including books, CD-ROMs, and other materials. Everything can be ordered via e-mail for convenience.