Global Wildlife Disease News Map May 16, 2008
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http://wildlifedisease.nbii.gov/wdinNewsDigestMap.jsp
This interactive map from the Wildlife Disease Information Node allows users to view real-time information about worldwide wildlife conditions. Topics covered include: bird flu, rabies, wildfires, pollution, global warming and much more.
Tox Town March 24, 2008
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“Visitors can learn in English or in Spanish about environmental health concerns and over 30 toxic chemicals in these imaginary neighborhoods: a City, Farm, Town, US-Mexico Border, and Port. In either language, Tox Town uses neighborhood scenes along with color, graphics, sounds, and animation to add interest to learning about connections between chemicals, the environment, and the public’s health.” En espanol.
Cell Phone Driving Laws January 31, 2008
Posted by Sarah in All, Automobiles, Hazards, Law, Safety, Transportation.add a comment
www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html
This site, from the Governors Highway Safety Administration, provides a comparison chart of the various laws regarding the use of cell phones while driving.
National Pesticide Information Center December 17, 2007
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Consumer Information, Environment, Hazards, Insects, Plants, Safety.1 comment so far
From the site: “NPIC provides objective, science-based information about pesticides and pesticide-related topics to enable people to make informed decisions about pesticides and their use. NPIC is a cooperative agreement between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.”
UNESCO Water Links Worldwide September 27, 2007
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www.unesco.org/water/water_links/
UNESCO has an impressive array of links to all things water. Users can browse by theme (Floods, Water Economics, Salinization, etc.), geographic area, or publishing organization type. Keyword searching is also available.
Global Change Master Directory: Earth Science Data & Services Directory September 14, 2007
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Animals, Biology, Biomes, Birds, Directories, Earthquakes, Environment, Geology, Hazards, Insects, Plants, Rivers, Science, Water, Weather.add a comment
From Neat New Stuff:
“Offers ‘more than 20,000 descriptions of Earth science data sets and services covering all aspects of Earth and environmental sciences’ courtesy of NASA. Among the wide range of topics: soil temperature, drought severity, el nino oscillations, atmospheric radiation, glacial landforms/processes, volcanic ash/dust, reforestation, environmental assessments, diseases/epidemics, ice core records, etc.”
Historical Tornado Database August 30, 2007
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http://climate.engin.umich.edu/tornadopaths/
Use this site to get information on historical tornadoes. Tornadoes can be searched by date or zip code, and users can “fly” the path with Google Earth.
Non-Toxic Home Cleaning January 18, 2007
Posted by Sarah in All, Chemistry, Clothing, Consumer Information, Environment, Hazards, Home Repair, Safety, Self Help.add a comment
http://eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm
A simple guide to various non-toxic formulas, solutions and tips for cleaning all types of household items.
Catastrophe Readiness Clearinghouse November 27, 2006
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www.catastrophereadinessclearinghouse.org/collection.asp
This site, created by the Middle Country Public Library (NY) and funded by the Allstate Foundation, provides numerous resources for disaster preparation. Click on My Home for tip sheets, sample disaster plans, and home safety information. The My Workplace section provides guidance on contigency planning, financial and insurance issues, and sample disaster plans.
Pesticides & Water Quality November 25, 2006
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Consumer Information, Environment, Hazards, Insects, Rivers, Water.add a comment
A very clear guide on how home pesticides affect water quality, get into creeks and rivers, and on what alternatives are available. From the Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program at UC-Davis.
Spider Bites October 26, 2006
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www.calpoison.org/public/spiders.html
From the California Poison Control System, this is a guide to symptoms of and treatment for spider bites. Specifically covers black widows, brown recluses, jumping spiders, wolf spiders, tarantulas and more.
Fire Safety Publications October 26, 2006
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www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/fire_sfy.html
From LII: “Consumer safety alerts and fact sheets on home fire safety topics, such as smoke detectors, safe cooking, chimneys, overheated clothes dryers and extension cords, and older brass gas connectors. Includes a home fire safety checklist. From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
North American Power Plant Emissions October 10, 2006
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www.cec.org/pubs_docs/documents/index.cfm?varlan=english&ID=1688
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation has published reports for the U.S., Canada and Mexico with data on air pollution from specific fossil-fuel producing plants across the continent.
ReallyReady America September 11, 2006
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A project of the Federation of American Scientists, this site was created in response to the federal ready.gov site. It offers “comprehensive and correct emergency preparedness information for families, businesses, and individuals with disabilities.” Links to local sites are provided as well.
Avian & Pandemic Flu September 6, 2006
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“One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information. Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services.”
CDC Disasters: Emergency Preparedness Information September 6, 2006
Posted by Sarah in All, Earthquakes, Fire, Food, Hazards, Health, Rivers, Safety, Weather.add a comment
This site from the CDC offers thorough information on preparing for, or responding to, many types of disasters (Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Floods, Power Outages, etc.) Selecting a specific type of disaster leads the user to more in-depth information on topics such as food safety, hazards, animal protection, etc. Information is also available in Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, German and Portuguese.
NGDC Geologic Hazard Photos August 7, 2006
Posted by Sarah in Accidents, All, Earthquakes, Geology, Hazards, Images, Weather.add a comment
www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/fliers/se-0801.shtml
Searchable library of photographs of geologic hazards and natural disasters. Images include earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, landslides and more.
New Madrid Compendium August 7, 2006
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www.ceri.memphis.edu/compendium/index.html
A compendium of over 600 references that are related to the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812. The archives include eyewitness accounts, maps, and other documents in three databases.
WISQARS August 5, 2006
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From the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, this site generates tables and reports for fatal and non-fatal injuries.
Wave That Shook the World August 5, 2006
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www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tsunami/
This web site is a companion to the PBS Nova program about the December 2004 tsunami. It includes interactive features on the anatomy of a tsunami, historical tsunamis and information about tsunami preparation.
