Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Air Pollution & Air Quality: Air Quality Index
Describes the features of the air quality assessment indices used in a variety of countries around the world. (Updated: October 25, 2011)
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Air Pollution Emissions
Explains what air pollution is, countries with the worst occurrences of it, the history of air pollution, how air pollutants are dispersed and how scientists study this phenomenon, sources of air pollution, the health impact, indoor air...
Popular Science
Popular Science China's Green Evolution
An article about what China is doing to turn around its pollution problems. Read about plans for establishing large eco-communities in China, which are intended to make China's air and water cleaner as they also absorb millions of...
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Dimming the Sun
An online presentation of NOVA's program Dimming the Sun. You can read a transcript of the show, read an essay on the effect of contrails on global warming, and view slideshows tracing a timeline of climate change and new technologies...
Information Technology Associates
Cia World Factbook: Slovakia Geography 2008
General geographic information on Slovakia, including natural resources and environmental issues.
Other
Rockefeller University: The Environment Since 1970
High level discussion of environmental change in a twenty year period. Look for CFC's as you scroll down to the heading "Indicators of the environment."
Other
University of East Anglia: Climatic Research Unit
This is a site from a university page of the University of East Anglia that is focused on climatic research. It offers links to information sheets, research areas, publications, and other climate links. Each of the information sheets...
Other
Air Pollution and Health Effects
This site lists the health effects from being exposed to air pollution. It also includes the source from where each type of air pollution comes from.
Other
Environmental Atlas Berlin/traffic Hydrocarbons
Graphics and text in English for airborne hydrocarbons.
Other
U.s. Environmental Protection Agency: Smog City 2
An interactive air pollution simulator that allows students to control the smog in an imaginary city by adjusting several environmental factors.
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Other
Alberta Environment: Focus on Air Quality [Pdf]
This article outlines some of the threats to Alberta's air quality, what the provincial government is doing to control air quality, and what we as individuals can do to help.
Other
Clean Air Revival: Burning Issues: Constituents of Wood Smoke
Site has several articles on particles from wood smoke and its health effects.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Effects of Human Activities
This site reviews the effects of agricultural development, urban and industrial development, drainage of the land surface, modifications to river valleys, and modifications to the atmosphere have on ground water and surface water.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Life Is a Breath of Fresh Air
In this lesson from "The Friends of Auntie Litter", (www.auntielitter.org), air pollution will be explored. This lesson is one from the "Take Pride Statewide" series. *This lesson is provided by Julie Danley, Pam Walston, and Pat Mitchell.
Other
California Air Resources Board: Air Pollution Particulate Matter Brochure
This online brochure focuses on particulate matter in the atmosphere and its health effects.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Natural Resources
A slideshow and a short quiz on natural resources, the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources, and the impact humans have on the Earth's natural resources.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute Online: Greenhouse Effect in a Jar
Students can investigate the greenhouse effect on the atmosphere with this simple lesson. The steps are easy and the materials needed are basic.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Renewable Fuels
A slideshow and a short quiz on the different types of renewable energy sources.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Environmental Reform
Environmental awareness in the United States became more focused upon the publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. Read about student protests, presidential legislation, and a new desire to protect the environment.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Air Quality in My City
How does the air quality in my city compare with other cities? What time of year has the best air quality? Has the air quality in my city improved? AirCompare provides local air quality information to help you make informed,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Ozone Depletion
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how the ozone hole forms and what are its effects.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Ozone Depletion
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how the ozone hole forms; what are its effects.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Reducing Air Pollution
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Technologies that will reduce air pollution.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Reducing Air Pollution
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Technologies that will reduce air pollution.