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Environmental Chemistry Facts

Acid Rain
Causes and effects of this pollution problem. From Queen's University at Kingston, Ontario.

Acid Rain Data and Reports
Updates from the National Atmospheric Deposition Program, US Geological Survey.

Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program
Reports analyses of pollutants found in the Arctic ecosystem, and recommends steps for remedial action.

Biocatalysis/Biodegradation Database
From the University of Minnesota. Microbial breakdown of environmental pollutants.

Bioremediation
Nature's Way to a Cleaner Environment. US Geological Survey.

Cato Institute
Examines environmental, technological, and public policy issues from a libertarian perspective.

Chemical Backgrounder Index
Emphasis on environment and health.

Chemical Information Page
Extensive databases include general chemicals, drugs, and environmental hazards. Visualization of structures requires Chime plug-in. From Specialized Information Services, US National Library of Medicine.

Chemistry of Atmospheric Pollutants
Environmental roles of particulates and organic and inorganic gases. From Jim McGinlay, National Environmental Technology Centre.

Chlorofluorocarbons and Ozone
From your About.com Guide. Reactions, CFC substitutes.

ContaminatedLand
News stories, events, legislation, and guidance regarding environmental concerns in the United Kingdom.

DAIN Metadatabase
A search engine for environmental chemical databases. From Kristina Voigt and Joachim Benz.

Danish Environmental Protection Agency
Part of the Danish Ministry of Environment and Energy. Advises and administers legislation.

edie
The Environmental Data Interactive Exchange. Current environmental news, software, training, and employment.

Energy Quest
Energy experiments, and established and alternative energy sources. From the California Energy Commission.

Envirofacts
Information relating to air pollution, drinking water, hazardous waste, etc. From the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Environmental Chemistry
Lessons also include biochemistry and general chemistry material. From Henry Bungay, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Environmental Chemistry
Lecture notes of H. M. Kingston, Duquesne University.

Environmental Chemistry
Lecture notes provided by Northern Arizona University.

Environmental Defense Fund
Non-profit environmental information organization. Examine pollutants released in your US Zip code or state, or obtain information on large volume chemicals.

Environmental Measurement Technology
Mass spectrometry applications in environmental monitoring.

Environmental Science
Detailed curriculum units from the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute.

Environment Canada
Department comprised of several agencies representing Canada's natural resources.

Facts about Environment-Related Diseases
Health risks related to environmental toxins. From the US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

Global Warming: Focus on the Future
Educational program of the Environmental Defense Fund.

Greenhouse Gases
Technical reports with a special emphasis on carbon dioxide. From the IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Program.

Green Pages
Directory of environmental organizations, technologies, and treatments. Includes related editorials.

Heartland Institute
Public policy institute with free-market views on environment and toxic regulations.

Index to US EPA Test Methods
The listed documents may be purchased from Environmental Compliance Reporter, Inc.

International Global Atmospheric Chemistry
Examines natural and anthropogenic contributions to the atmosphere.

Life and Times of the Miracle Compound
History of the chlorofluorocarbon, Freon.

Methane and Other Greenhouse Gases
Emission facts and figures from the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Microbial Processes in Environmental Management
Lecture notes by Hung Lee, University of Guelph.

National Council for Science and the Environment
Facilitates environmental decision-making processes using current scientific information. Includes the National Library for the Environment.

P2 GEMS
Use keywords to search for Pollution Prevention (P2) and Toxics Use Reduction (TUR) strategies. From the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute.

PCB Species Identification
Structure, identification, and toxicities of PCB congeners. From the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Persistent Organic Pollutants
Introduction to DDT, dioxins, PCBs, and pentachlorophenol.

Recycler's World
Plastics, metals, and other chemicals for trade or recycling.

Safe Drinking Water Query Form
From US EPA. Search the US for violators of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Sierra Club
Environmental education and protection organization.

Suburban Water Testing Labs
Factsheets concerning contaminants present in drinking water and recommended testing methods.

Syracuse Research Corporation
Environmental science databases, software, and risk assessment information.

Tropospheric Chemistry Modeling
Reaction pathways show photochemical fates of volatile organic compounds. From the University of Leeds.

US Environmental Protection Agency
Complete guide to this extensive US agency. See their OPPT Chemical Fact Sheets for data concerning certain chemicals and their Ozone Depletion site.

Virtual Laboratory
Java applets include examples from the fields of environmental science, spectroscopy, and thermodynamics. From the University of Oregon.

Wasserstoff und Brennstoffzellen Informations-System
Information pertaining to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

YOGI'S Behemoth
Environmental science topics, hazardous materials transport regulations and placards. From Ken Barbalace.