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An environment is a complex of surrounding circumstances, conditions, or influences in which a thing is situated or is developed, or in which a person or organism lives, modifying and determining its life or character.
- 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.
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A Trip To Sumatra To Hear a Gibbon's Call
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:51:00 -0500
The Gibbon, a smaller member of the primate family, is well-known for its long arms and hands. Its speed makes it difficult to see, but its distinctive call is easy to identify. A trip to the rainforests of Indonesia by plane from New York, followed by a crumbling 30-year-old propeller plane, and by foot finally yielded a call from the elusive gibbon.
Radar Reveals Dynamic World Under Antarctica's Ice
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500
By flying planes over Antarctica with ice-penetrating radar, lasers and other technology, NASA scientists are able to piece together a picture of the vast mountains, valleys and rivers under the miles of Antarctic ice, revealing a dynamic and complex world. And scientists have already found some really surprising stuff happening inside the ice itself.
Kilimanjaro Glaciers May Vanish In A Few Decades
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:27:00 -0500
The glaciers atop Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro may be gone entirely in the next few decades. A new study shows that 85 percent of the ice cover that was present in 1912 has vanished, and the ice continues to melt rapidly.
EPA's Surf Your Watershed - Environmental Protection Agency's service to help citizens locate environmental information about their local regions.
Great Lakes Environmental Directory - Web directory and search engine for this region, including data access, links to government agencies and environmental groups, success stories, and other resources.
National Association of State Conservation Agencies (NASCA) - News, membership and annual meeting information, policies, and newsletter.
Meta Description: [ The National Association of State Conservation Agencies (NASCA) is a voluntary, nonpartisan organization of state executive agencies responsible for the administration of soil, water and related natural resource programs. ]
National Biological Information Infrastructure - An electronic gateway to biological data and information maintained by federal, state, and local government agencies.
Meta Description: [ The National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) is a broad, collaborative program to
provide increased access to data and information on the nation's biological resources. ]
National Resources Inventory - Combines field observations with remote sensing to monitor land use changes and trends nationwide. Data and trends from inventories done at 5-year intervals beginning in 1982 (most recently in 1997).
Science and Engineering State Profiles - The Division of Science Resources Studies (SRS) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) publishes the report, Science and Engineering State Profiles, annually.
Meta Description: [ [nsf05-301] This report, 2001-03 Science and Engineering State Profiles, provides statistics on finances and personnel for the 50 States, D.C., and Puerto Rico with special emphasis on R&D performance in FY 2002. ]
Student Conservation Association - Provides students of all ages in the USA the opportunity to serve and protect national parks, forests and urban communities.
Meta Description: [ The Student Conservation Association (SCA) provides high school students, college students, and others with meaningful conservation service internships and volunteer opportunities in our National Parks, Forests, and other public lands. Enjoy adventure, gain experience, and make a difference., ]
The Conservation Fund - Non-profit partnerships to preserve the USA outdoor heritage -- background information, news, publications, programs.
The National Academies - Brings together committees of experts in all areas of scientific and technological endeavors to serve pro bono to address critical national issues and give advice to the federal government and the public. Includes news, career information, workshops and reports.
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