Submitted by BrianNapoletano on 24 July, 2007 - 17:42
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The articles in this collection pertain primarily to my formal research interests, which is ecology. I have also opted to include more general topics, such as basic logic, and information on other disciplines. The table of links below lists sites with information on major global environmental issues that may be of interest to both non-scientists and scientists in other disciplines. For resources pertaining more directly to Landscape Ecology and GIS, refer to the article by that name. I have attempted to group the links below based on the general topics they pertain to.
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Biodiversity and the Biosphere
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| CI's Biodiversity Hotspots | Over 30 high-biodiversity areas that are threatened by anthropogenic changes have been identified by Conservation International |
| Convention on Biological Diversity | The Convention on Biological Diversity is an international agreement regarding the need to protect the planet's biological diversity and ensure that its benefits are shared equitably. |
| The Encyclopedia of Earth | The EOE is an effort to build a Wikipedia-like encyclopedia about the planet with professional scientists as the authors. |
| Tree of Life Web Project | The Tree of Life is a collaborative effort to build a comprehensive, accessible database of life on the planet. |
Climate Change
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| Climate Justice Now! | CJN! highlights the natural linkages between issues pertaining to climate change and those pertaining to social justice. |
| Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change | This UN organization was awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to inform the public of the very real causes and consequences of climate change. |
| United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | This international agreement was the predecessor to the Kyoto Protocol. |
Ecosystem Health and Services
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| Millennium Ecosystem Assessment | The MA was formed by the United Nations to assess the impacts of human activity throughout the biosphere. |
| National Research Council's Grand Challenges in Environmental Sciences | The NRC identified Biogeochemical Cycles, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function, Climate Variability, Hydrologic Forecasting, Infectious Disease, Resource Use, Land-Use Dynamics and Material Cycles as the eight grand challenges facing ecology in the near future. |
| State of the Nation's Ecosystems | The Heinz Center Undertook a comprehensive assessment of the current state of ecosystems in the United States |
Periodicals
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| American Association for the Advancement of Science | This is the society that publishes Science Magazine |
| Scientific American Digital | A popular magazine that covers science and technology in greater depth than most of the media. |
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