National Institute of Open Schooling
Environmental Concerns
Every year, more than 14 billion pounds of garbage is dumped into the oceans of the world, most of which is plastic and toxic to ocean life. Lesson 32 in the series of 36 focuses on environmental concerns, specifically pollution. Under...
European Union
European Environment Agency: Nature and Wildlife
This site has the summary of a report on nature and wildlife in Europe. Read about the natural environment, changes resulting from human activity, or access a table of contents to read more.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: Environment: The Incredible Shrinking Sea
Describes the economic policies of the Soviet Union that turned the Aral Sea, once the world's largest body of fresh water, into two smaller seas and desert. Includes a video. [10:29]
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: Environment: Tigers on the Brink
Discusses the threats faced by the Bengal Tiger in India that are bringing it to the brink of extinction. These include loss of habitat, loss of food sources, and poaching.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Antarctica
Facts about the location, human geography, physical geography, climate, geology, and topography of Antarctica.