By the late 1960s, issues of unchecked land development, urban decay, and air, noise, and water pollution came to Americans' attention. In November 1971, the newly created Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a large-scale...

The Environmental Health Project is dedicated to making a healthy environment for everyone. Links to many publications and services.

Interdisciplinary multimedia course, in thirteen units, on environmental science. Each unit encompasses a thirty-minute video, an accompanying textbook chapter, and an array of visuals and animations. With five interactive labs, a...

Essay on environmental justice in America and the impact of government policy in which Robert D. Bullard examines the inequality of environmental burden on people of color and lower income persons. Links to related resources for further...

Find out about the devastating effects climate change is having on Florida's coral reef ecosystems.

Get the facts about what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is doing in response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Information on what you need to be aware of when eating fish, how to protect oneself, what the Environmental Protection Agency is doing to safeguard consumers, and research that has been done in this field of study.

Read how ten environmental leaders have changed the world by taking action on protecting the Earth and its resources.

A summary of a report by the Environmental Protection Agency on how economic incentives have been used to control pollution and to improve protection of the environment and of human health. Assesses the role of economic incentives for...

This article is an in-depth description of the first Earth Day, and includes the impact the demonstration had on the environmental movement.

This website offers current, sophisticated, topic-specific environmental research on the political and ethical consequences of not building a sustainable environment. From leading scientists to news about law and politics, the website...

Essay on contemporary Native American lands and the environmental impact they have suffered, policy regarding them and public perception of how land and resources should be used.

In this learning module with the video series UNTAMED: The Wildlife Center of Virginia, students will learn from Ed Clark, the staff of the Wildlife Center of Virginia, and special guests discuss the issues facing wildlife and what...

Study and evaluate a recent U.S. Supreme Court case that reviews jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act and assesses environmental and business interests. Research and debate a case argument, and analyze case information in order to make a...

In this article about global warming, learn how the warming climate could affect the polar ice caps, glaciers, sea ice, and amount of freshwater entering the polar oceans. Read how some scientists believe global warming could add to...

A brief overview of the life of Charles Chandler. The summary highlights his achievements in metropolitan sanitation and chemistry.

Earth Day celebrated its 40th anniversary on April 22, 2010. Briefly described is its history and the impact this movement has made on environmental legislation.

Explains what is meant by sediments, how they can become contaminated, the types of contaminants, how contamination levels are assessed, and methods of remediation. The side menu links to information about policies, contaminant...

It is humans' responsibility to take care of the Earth's many ecosystems. Many of the daily things we take for granted - e.g., clean water and air, pest control, and protection from severe weather - are results of healthy ecosystems....

This 1975 article describes the legislation that was passed to regulate the safety of drinking water.

Explains the WHMIS legislation, which is of particular significance at the university level with its many research laboratories.

Every year on June 5th, people around the world celebrate World Environment Day. Learn about the history of this eco-conscious event and how you can share with others the activities you participate in for this important day.

Although small, the island country of Singapore has a varied geography as detailed in this Country Study. Find out about the geography, climate, and environmental concerns.

The Earth Charter website is designed to be a global resource for persons interested in promoting the ethical stewardship of the environment and its resources. The Earth Charter is a document for international co-operation, it is...