With files in many categories, FRED offers a wealth of historical US data on interest rates, business indicators, balance of payments, exchange rates, and lots more.

With the increase of free satellite data combined with scientific algorithms and cloud computing capacity, developing affordable operational monitoring systems for irrigation management in Asia is now feasible. The use of virtual field...

A basic manual on how to handle and dispose of laboratory materials safely. Includes a lesson plan on how to read a materials safety data sheet.

The introduction of this article explains why GIS data is so critical to a government being able to plan for natural resources development and management. The article goes on to explain key geographic concepts, what GIS is and why it...

This Australian resource describes the problems and policies involved in keeping digital records, including creating and maintaining them and retaining and disposing of them.

Allow yourself 10-15 minutes to enter data to obtain an estimate of your personal greenhouse gas emissions. Then explore actions that you can take to reduce your energy and waste disposal costs. The calculator will display the amount of...

Learn about the Great Lakes by reading detailed facts and data about each of the five lakes. Presents information about management plans, environmental issues, and physical features.

Many teachers have found that the technology tools that are most accessible and versatile are those broadly classified as "Applications." This page discusses the many ways that spreadsheets, word processors, databases, and presentation...

From the "Journey to Planet Earth" series, PBS takes a look at the world's exploding urban population. Includes video clips and educational resources.