Web Links - Chapter 12
Ecosystems and the Biosphere
Website Description
General information on ecosystems and biomes, with detailed information on tropical rainforests, taiga, savanna, desert and tundra ecosystems.
A webpage that provides many links to websites on varying topics related to ecosystems and the biosphere.
The dmoz directory for Physical Geography, it provides hundreds of links to pages related to this topic.
Information on the grassroots movement to implement sustainable practices into all aspects of life at George Washington University.
A website on the about.com network. It provides links to information about many of today’s environmental issues.
This is the website for the National Council for Science and the Environment. The National Council for Science and the Environment attempts to improve the scientific basis for environmental decision making. This website reflects that and provides information on the actions of the NCSE and provides related information.
The United Nations Environment Network website. The site provides in extensive details some of today's main environmental problems and provides much data.
This website is the World Resources Institute Environmental Information Portal. It has an extremely large collection of information on the ecosystems of the world and provides many statistics, graphs and maps.
Earth Pulse is a product of National Geographic. This website provides a comprehensive and interactive journey through some of the worlds ecosystems, as well as providing subsequent information.
This website is Environment Canada's Internet resource for weather and environmental information. The Green Lane helps exchange information and share knowledge for environmental decision-making.
This website is a great source for Environmental Education Resources on the Internet.
The Environmental News Network (ENN) provides daily news reports on environmental issues from all over the world. In depth articles are also present.
