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- In biology, ecology, and environmental science, an environment is the complex of physical, chemical, and biotic factors that surround and act upon an organism or ecosystem.
- The natural environment is such an environment that is relatively unaffected by human activity.
- environmentalism is a concern with the preservation of the natural environment, especially from human pollution, and the ethics and politics associated with this.
Science and Environment :: Central America
Heaven and Earth: Global Warming, the Missing Science (Paperback) newly tagged "environment" http://bit.ly/92tyK7 ReTweetIfYouLikeIt
topGreenDeals (Green Eco Products) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:28:28 -0000
Heaven and Earth: Global Warming, the Missing Science (Paperback) newly tagged "environment" http://bit.ly/92tyK7 ReTweetIfYouLikeIt
22 Fun Ways to Teach Kids About Science and the Environment http://TwitPWR.com/Ame/
GlobalForce1 (Shirley H) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:08:17 -0000
22 Fun Ways to Teach Kids About Science and the Environment http://TwitPWR.com/Ame/
Climategate: A 2,000-page epic of science and skepticism â Part 2: http://bit.ly/5BwGke #statismwatch #environment #corruption
statismwatch (Akston) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:22:24 -0000
Climategate: A 2,000-page epic of science and skepticism — Part 2: http://bit.ly/5BwGke #statismwatch #environment #corruption
A multi-user virtual environment for building and assessing higher order inquiry skills in science http://bit.ly/79PQwK
edjournals (EdPsy Journals) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:20:38 -0000
A multi-user virtual environment for building and assessing higher order inquiry skills in science http://bit.ly/79PQwK
Spain and snow and increasing Health Science Environment Technology Entertainment also in the safety of Microsoft in#art
Dodonews (Dodo News) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:10:03 -0000
Spain and snow and increasing Health Science Environment Technology Entertainment also in the safety of Microsoft in#art
BBC's science reporter Paul Rincon looks back at the twists and turns of 2009 in science and the environment http://bit.ly/4sMnzm
BDuguay (Benoit Duguay) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:45:33 -0000
BBC's science reporter Paul Rincon looks back at the twists and turns of 2009 in science and the environment http://bit.ly/4sMnzm
Asociacion ANAI - A non-profit volunteer organization: includes list of ecological conservation projects, ecotours; nature photos.
Meta Description: [ Mambo - the dynamic portal engine and content management system ]
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Association for the Conservation of the Mono Titi - A conservation organization comprised of businesses and property owners, financing the protection of biologically diverse natural areas.
Braulio Carrillo-La Selva Region - Detailed geographic and ecological information on this area of the country, including indigenous species, environmental threats, bibliography, and photos.
Centre for Land Use and Water Resources Research - Project to study socio-economic impacts of land use and hydrological change in tropical montane cloud forest areas of the Lake Arenal watershed. Includes a list of the collaborating institutions and a photo gallery.
Meta Description: [ CLUWRR - The Centre for Land Use & Water Resources Research ]
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Charral Project - Report on academic research project on rainforest establishment in abandoned pastures. Discusses birds, plants, and soil.
Costa Rica Long Term Ecological Research - A network of institutions and field research stations, with bibliography, descriptions and contact info.
Costa Rica Volcanoes and Volcanics - USGS descriptions and location map, eruption histories.
Costa Rica Wildlife - Information about various rainforest animals, earth science and literature.
Meta Description: [ Costa Rica Wildlife Homeschool Rainforest Species Information. Earth Science in the Rainforest, with a Costa Rica Forum for Family Vacation Travel ]
Diptera of Costa Rica - A project organized for collecting, mounting and identification of specimens of flies and mosquitoes. Includes information about the staff and facilities, sampling sites, and publications.
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Directory of Wetlands of International Importance - Map showing location of sites, with detailed information on importance, biological and hydrological description, human uses, and conservation programs.
El Bosque Nuevo - Organization using agro-forestry to preserve tropical rainforests. Describes project of sustainably harvesting butterfly pupae for sale to conservatories with pictures and descriptions of many tropical butterfly species.
Meta Description: [ Non-profit organization working to preserve tropical rainforest areas in Costa Rica by preserving plant and animal species, sustaining human cultures, repairing ecosystems, and meeting human needs. ]
Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Las Cruces - Photos and descriptions to aid in identification of the regional species.
Finca Loma Linda - San Vito, Coto Brus, Puntarenas. Organization offers research, internships and community assistance with conservation, ecology, marketing and sustainable agricultural development.
Meta Description: [ The Finca Loma Linda Research station is dedicated to research and education in sustainable agriculture. Finca Loma Linda works with the local community, scientists, university faculty and offers an intership program for students and individuals. ]
Fundacion de Tierra Preservada (Foundation of Preserved Land) - Non-profit, tax-exempt organization promoting the preservation of land in Costa Rica and elsewhere in Latin America, using donated funds, corporate sponsorship, and volunteers. Information in English and Spanish.
La Gamba Field Station - Research, teaching and education institution located on the edge of the Piedras Blancas National Park. Lists programs and publications, with information on visiting or donating. [English/German]
Las Nubes Centre for Neotropical Conservation and Research - A joint conservation and research project of York University and the Tropical Science Center.Located on the Pacific slope of the Talamanca Mountain Range
Procuenca San Juan - Multi-organizational workshop on the climate and socio-economic conditions of the San Juan River Basin. Includes field investigations and technical reports with maps.
Project ALAS Arthropods of La Selva - A large scale inventory of arthropod diversity in the lowland tropical rainforest of La Selva. Includes a history and description of the laboratory facilities, information management and research publications.
PROMAR - Works for the conservation of the marine ecosystems of Costa Rica through environmental education, research and influence in management policies.
Proyecto Campanario - Biological conservation and research facilities
Meta Description: [ Costa Rica's Proyecto Campanario is an unforgetable vacation destination in the heart of the lush tropics on a private biological reserve. Campanario Biological Station is just north of Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. ]
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SciELO - Scientific Electronic Library Online - Electronic virtual library covering a selected collection of Costa Rican scientific journals. Includes browsing tools for serials and articles. [English/Spanish/Portuguese]
The Cloudbridge Project - A private nature reserve created to preserve biodiversity in the tropical cloud forest adjoining the Chirripó Pacifico river on the slopes of Mt. Chirripó. Describes site ecology and reforestation project.
Meta Description: [ Cloudbridge cloud forest preservation and reforestation project at Chirripo National Park in Costa Rica, Cloudbridge is a private nature reserve in Costa Rica, created to preserve biodiversity and reforest a gap in the tropical cloud forest ]
Tropical Sierra Foundation - Dedicated to preserving, reforesting, and establishing habitats for endangered species in the tropics. Information about current projects, news, membership and volunteering.
Volcanoes Guanacaste Range System - Brief descriptions of each of the volcanoes in the Guanacaste Range.
Meta Description: [ Inside Costa Rica - Costa Rica News ]
Volcanoes of Costa Rica - General discussion of volcanic activity in the country, followed by a list of major structures, with photos and descriptions.
World Wildlife Photo Gallery - Photos of birds, animals, and landscapes.
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