Miscellaneous Environment Sites
Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Working Group
Research on health and the environment. Full Frontal Scrutiny
Studies advocacy groups with green names that are actually funded by corporations. Exploratorium.edu
This online museum features a collection of more than 600 innovative, interactive exhibits about science, nature, art, technology, etc. Yahoo!'s Environment and Science page
Updated news stories and links galore. Video and audio too! Envirolink Environmental News Network Arbor Day Foundation
Media page has press releases, logos/illustrations, PSAs, storm recovery kit and more. National Wildlife Federation GreenPeace
Environmental activist group with dozens of blogs, press center, sources, etc. Greenpeace: Stop Greenwashing
Greenwashing describe the act of misleading consumers regarding the environmental practices of a company or the environmental benefits of a product or service. This Greenpeace site is a great resource to find more case studies of companies' greenwashing as well as other criteria and how to suggestions for businesses to go green ethically. Global Wind Energy Council
The council is a global forum for the wind energy sector, uniting the wind industry and its representative associations. EnviroVote
A project by two journalism graduate students that aims to show the potential environmental impact of the 2008 elections. World Meteorological Organization FightGlobalWarming
Helpful press section includes a "low-carbon diet kit." Good source for experts on the topic. Environmental Organization Web Directory Natural Resources Defense Council Reader's Digest: 50 Cleanest-Dirtiest Cities Society of Environmental Journalists Formyworld.com
A cool database that allows you to call up environmental news by zip code. Natural Resources Defense Council
A nice resource for expert sources and studies. The organization releases studies on the environment, including beaches, erosion and water quality. The organization claims it "works to protect wildlife and wild places and to ensure a healthy environment for all life on earth." The Sierra Club
Conservation site has a press room, politics and issues section, video and more. USGS Earthquake Terms
A quick-reference glossary. Farmer's Almanac Weather Page
Provides some of the forecast information from the print almanac, including full moons and meteor showers. National Wildfire Update
This site tracks wildfires around the country. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Water Center
Research, education, newsletter and links. USGS Earthquake Regional Sites
Detailed stats and discoveries in your area. Scorecard.org
This site leads you to high-risk areas for environmental problems. Just use a zip code for a complete list of top pollutants and polluters in that area. A very easy-to-use database. SolarBuzz.com
All about solar power, industry stats and solar power equipment managers. Eco-Index
Run by the Rainforest Alliance, the Eco-Index is searchable database of over 100 conservation projects in Mexico and Central America. PaperCalculator.org
Developed by Enviornmental Defense, a nonprofit group. Offers U.S. average wood consumption energy use, and other environmental impacts of different kinds of paper. Envirolink
A clearinghouse of breaking news and studies of environmental issues. Environmental News Network
This started as a print newsletter but is a news site updated constantly. Environment News Service Science and Technology News Network
Award-winning site with high-end news headlines. EnviroInfo
A list of links and information on organizations, business, publications, online databases and software, research, and education for air pollution, biotechnology, chemistry, ecology, impact and risk assessment, laws, pollution, sustainable development, soil and wetlands, and water and wastewater. Ease History
This Michigan State University website features videos and photographs from 1900 to the present. The site connects historical events, campaign ads and core democratic values. Users can search on over 600 videos and photographs and view them inside three different interfaces. It's built from an environmental perspective and includes ad campaigns from the 1950s to present. Whooping Crane Trust
This site follows the annual spring migration of the Sandhill cranes, among others. Dept. of Energy: Active Oil Rigs
Use this state-by-state map to see where oil rigs are running in the United States. Animal Legal Defense Fund National Priorities
A must-bookmark for any reporter, this site has a state-by-state breakdown of what's happening environmentally across the country. The site offers community groups resources to shape public policy and influence the national budget. California Coastal Records Project
This site features an aerial photographic survey of the California Coast and updates on a periodic basis. This photographic database contains over 12,000 frames of the California coast shot since 2002. Earth911.org
Recycling tips galore. FuelCells.org
Answers basic questions about fuel cell technology and links to companies and universities doing research in that area. WikiSpecies
From Wikipedia, this site explores the environment. American Society for Microbiology USGS: Track Invasive Plant and Animal Species USGS: Track River and Stream Flows
Helpful in covering floods, hurricanes. Earthquake Forecasting Site EPA Study: Coastlines
Detailed by region, this report shows the poor conditions the U.S. coastlines are in. Deeply Curious
An archive of thousands of ocean and land photos from world-renowned photographers. U.S. National Parks Listing
Describes all 388 national parks in the U.S. Includes travel pointers/services. TrailLink Trails Database
A database of free trail information that allows you to acess surface types, locations, distances and even photos. International Fund for Animal Welfare
International non-profit that works on a variety of wild and domestic animal issues. It has offices in 15 countries and more than 2 million supporters. It was founded in 1969 to stop the Canadian baby seal hunt and now works on animal issues ranging from whales to elephants to the bushmeat crisis in Africa. The site has a plethora of information, statistics, white papers and scientific reports that may be an asset to any journalist writing about wild or domestic animal issue.
Tsunami Tsunami Basics
From the University of Washington Earth and Space Sciences department. NOAA: Tsunami Research Program BlogPulse: Tsunami Coverage
An in-depth analysis of tsunami-related coverage. Sophos: Tsunami Relief Hoaxes
A great collection of hoax e-mails and other scams. SAJA: Tsunami Resources
Lists experts, links, sources and more. Wikipedia: Tsunamis
Basics on the Indian Ocean earthquake. ReligionLink: Tsunami Stories
Several stories on religion angles in the wake of the disaster. AlertNet.org
Lists tsunami relief efforts. Tsunamihelp.blogspot.com
Dozens of bloggers in Asia update their tsunami sites daily. Tsunami Relief Blog Tsunami Missing Persons Blog
This site attempts to track down and pair up missing with families.
Physical Sciences Information Gateway
Launched on Sept. 17, 2001, PSIgate is the physical sciences hub for the UK's Resource Discovery Network (RDN). From this page, users can search the PSIgate database, search an expanded catalog (PSIgate+) generated by harvesting pages from the PSIgate database, or search across RDN databases. Returns include resources focused on astronomy, chemistry, earth sciences, physics, history of science, and more. PollingReport.com: Environment Poll Collection
Search by group name, incident, leaders, members and cases. StoriesThatMatter.org
A great source of environmental story ideas from an organization that targets career investigative journalists who develop general interest, nationally significant environmental and national security stories and then work to break them in the commercial media. World Energy "Areas to Watch" OceansFuture.org
Jean-Michel Cousteau explores the Northwestern Hawaiian islands. Alliance to Save Energy Online Archaeology
Field notes, profiles, find of the week, etc. Food & Water Watch
Consumer group site targeted at abuse of enviornmental resources by corporations, such as water companies, fish farms and factories. Geologists and Earth Scientists
Biographies of leaders in these fields of study. American Society of Testing and Materials
News and information from this regulatory agency includes a consultants directory.
USDA: Forest Service
Geological Society of America National Geographic: Conservation
Interactive maps and other resources. PBS: Evolution
Web site based on the miniseries. Includes background information, photos and videos. Faultline
A new California's environmental magazine. The Ecology Center
Publishes a paper quarterly, Terrain; there's a link on the main site. The National Atlas of the United States
A set of interactive maps, including some special maps on volcanoes, exotic species, vegetationgrowth, federal Indian land areas, hazardous waste, nuclear sites, etc. The site is updated weekly. Institute for Local Self-Reliance
A superb environment site. HealthyBuilding.net
Another superb environment site. Planeta.com
Eco-travels in Latin America. News articles, search, resources and more! GreenBiz.com
Comprehensive resource of environmental information, tools and data aimed at the mainstream business community. The Why Files
From the National Science Foundation, this site looks at the science, math and technology questions behind the news. Outdoor Writers Association of America Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce - Environmental Coverage
Daily news coverage of Pacific Northwest, national and international environmental issues. Recycler's World
Information on recycling just about any material you can think of. Lycos Environment News
A daily update of environmental news. Yahoo! Environmental News
Another daily news feed. MSNBC Environment Page The Amicus Journal
A quarterly environmental magazine online. EcoTopics International BioTech's Life Science Dictionary
More than 6,700 terms with biochemestry, toxicology, medicine, ecology and more. FuelEconomy.gov
Several price comparison tools and more. Internet Resources for Earth Sciences
A super set of links from Cal Berkeley. WWW Virtual Library: Earth Sciences Official U.S. Earthquake Hazards Program
Background, research, regional sites, seismic networks and more. Volcano Live
Updated news and Webcams on eruptions around the world. Ask a Volcanologist The Sierra Club Pollen.com
A great site for allergy sufferers or anyone writing about allergy season. California's Pacific Gas & Electric
The site features several pages related to the blackouts, including maps, company bankruptcy documents and more. Society of American Foresters
Scientific organization for the profession. Wildlife Society
Scientific organization for the profession. North Dakota State University Extension Service: Flooding
Tips on dealing with floods. GlobalStewards.org: Environmental Tips
Tips on dealing with floods. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Story Ideas
A great place for news tips, stats and more. Food and Agriculture Organization of America
Stories and press releases on global trends, economics, forestry and more. Earth Times Earth Science Picture of the Day Environics.net Annenberg Public Policy Center Wavegen.com
A cool site about using oceans to generate electricity. The Natural History Museum Dinosaur Directory
Your kid knows 'em all, but you don't. LizardHouse
Graphics, tips and background on various types of lizards. U.S. Geological Society
Detailed explanations tailored to the media. Swell.com
Look up real surfing spots. The Mountain Institute National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration NOVA
PBS show has a site dedicated to science, environmental issues and math. Links to top news stories in the categories. Discover the Outdoors
It's more of an outdoor sportsmen's site, but it does have some helpful links.
Center for Environment and Population
CEP partners with leading experts and organizations to link science, to policy, and public outreach to better understand and address the issues. It helps compile, assess, and advance current knowledge and emerging trends on population and the environment. Environmental Media Services
EMS is a private non-profit foundation-supported educational organization, is dedicated to encouraging environmental public health scientists and medical practitioners to contribute to public discussions about their work through the media. It has a helpful listing of environmental news on the site's left rail. EPA: Toxic Releases Data
National Weather Service: National Tornado Fatality Map
This image map allows you to click on states/cities where deaths occurred. International Dark Sky Association
Looks at city lights pollution. Garden Writers Association National Gardening Association Electronics Takeback Coalition
Nonprofit group offers tips and ideas for recycling and disposing of electronics. Includes news/resources, corporate responsibility and legislation/policy sections. National Institute of Medicine: Environment
Studies, breaking news stories and experts. MSNBC/Live Science: How Earthquakes Work Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Has a great links, press and glossary sections. GetWorking.org Blue Planet Foundation
Advocates for safe drinking water. FilterforGood.com
Group that opposes bottled water. Think Outside the Bottle
Corprorate Accountability International's campaign to challenge corporate control of water, including the bottled water industry.
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