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Environmental news

      Titles Descriptions
  1. Biozone: Human Impact
  2. BRISC: Biological Recording in Scotland
  3. E: The Environmental Magazine
  4. Earth Trends
  5. EcoNews Africa
  6. Electronic Green Journal
  7. Environment Agency
  8. Environment Daily
  9. Environmental Protection UK
  10. European Environment Agency
  11. Geology and Environment - Italy
  12. International Corporate Environmental Reporting Site
  13. IUCN: World Conservation Union
  14. Our Planet
  15. Timber Trade Federation
  16. Valpak: Nationwide Compliance Scheme for Packaging Waste Regulations
  17. World Conservation Monitoring Centre
  18. World Wildlife Fund UK

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Biozone: Human Impact
Directory of links to resources examining the impact of humans on the environment. Topics cover global warming, pollution, recycling and ozone depletion.
     Author: Biozone
     Subjects: ecology, environmental links, environmental news
     DeweyClass: 339.49
     Resource type: index
BRISC: Biological Recording in Scotland
BRISC is a charitable organisation which promotes the gathering of environmental data in order to increase public awareness of biological diversity in Scotland and to ensure that effective conservation actions are taken.
     Author: Biological Recording in Scotland
     Subjects: biological data, environmental groups, environmental links, environmental news, environmental research
     DeweyClass: 570
     Resource type: directory
E: The Environmental Magazine
A magazine covering environmental issues and trends, environmental news, industry and consumer product updates, food and environmental health issues, lifestyle tips, reviews of new books and films, and news of campaigns, events and conferences. Full text articles from 1996 are available online, plus annotated links to other environmental sites.
     Author: Earth Action Network
     Subjects: environmental news
     DeweyClass: 333.7
     Resource type: magazine
Earth Trends
Collection of environmental information relating to coastal and marine ecosystems; water resources and freshwater ecosystems; climate and atmosphere; population, health and human well being; economics, business and the environment; energy and resources; biodiversity and protected areas, agriculture and food; forests and grasslands; and environmental governance and institutions. A searchable database, data tables, country profiles, maps, and graphics accompany each subject area.
     Author: World Resources Institute
     Subjects: environmental education, environmental news, global change
     DeweyClass: 550
     Resource type: documents, images, maps, reference documents
EcoNews Africa
A non profit making regional Non-Governmental Organisation registered in the Republic of Kenya. It's purpose is to enhance the role of East Africa's NGOs and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to influence policy-making on issues of sustainable development, in particular on trade and information. Includes information on programmes, and policy research and advocacy.
     Author: EcoNews Africa
     Subjects: african studies, environmental news
     DeweyClass: 577
     Resource type: magazine, news
Electronic Green Journal
Online publication offering peer reviewed articles, book reviews, news, and information on environmental topics of international concern. Provides access to full text papers from 1994 onwards, each of which is fully searchable.
     Author: University of Idaho Library
     Subjects: environmental news, environmental research
     DeweyClass: 333
     Resource type: journal
Environment Agency
The UK Environment Agency provides news and documentation on issues such as conservation, fisheries, flooding, navigaton, recreation, waste, water resources, and the quality of air, land and water. Information can be filtered by region, topic or theme, and is searchable by keyword.
     Author: Environment Agency
     Subjects: environmental news
     DeweyClass: 339.49
     Resource type: documents
Environment Daily
Presents a daily selection of environmental news stories. An archive of recent editions and weekly news summaries are supplied. A subject based article index is offered, covering topics such as biodiversity, climate, nuclear energy, sustainability, and transport.
     Author: Environmental Data Services
     Subjects: environmental news
     DeweyClass: 333.7
     Resource type: news
Environmental Protection UK
UK-based charity focused on promoting debate and change in policy towards minimising air, noise and land pollution. Also provides a directory of environmental services, searchable by type of service and region, and a collection of free downloadable publications available as PDF files.
     Author: Environmental Protection UK
     Subjects: air quality, environmental education, environmental news, environmental protection, pollution
     DeweyClass: 363.737
     Resource type: directory, douments, news
European Environment Agency
A collection of resources including reports, articles, brochures, news and press releases about putting information to work for the environment. The organisation hopes to improve Europe's environment by supplying reliable information to policy making agents and the public. Material available in several languages.
     Author: European Environment Agency
     Subjects: environmental news, environmental protection, european business
     DeweyClass: 330
     Resource type: documents
Geology and Environment - Italy
Online magazine of geology and environment with information in English and Italian. Resources include: university sites, courses, conference, newsgroups, software.
     Author: Casadio, M.; Elmi, F. & Ansaloni, C.
     Subjects: environmental news, environmental science, geology research
     DeweyClass: 551
     Resource type: magazine
International Corporate Environmental Reporting Site
A set of links to articles, research papers, seminars and report abstracts about corporate environmental reporting, from companies and organisations worldwide, plus links to legislation for environmental reporting and the Eco Audit and Management Scheme (EMAS).
     Author: Van der Molen, Folkert
     Subjects: business ethics, environmental news
     DeweyClass: 333.7
     Resource type: article index, document index
IUCN: World Conservation Union
The International Union for the Protection of Nature (IUCN) aims to apply and promote sound ecosystem management in order to demonstrate a means of sustaining livelihoods for those directly dependent on natural resources. Offers news items and details of the group's programme and strategies. An online library catalogue is available, providing access to material published by the Union and related organisations.
     Author: International Union for the Protection of Nature
     Subjects: ecology, environmental news
     DeweyClass: 339.49
     Resource type: directory
Our Planet
Bi-monthly magazine on the environment and sustainable development.
     Author: United Nations Environment Programme
     Subjects: environmental news
     DeweyClass: 333.7
     Resource type: magazine
Timber Trade Federation
Trade information designed to raise awareness of the debate surrounding timber and environmental concerns. Includes ten environmental reasons for not choosing plastic, aimed at architects, builders, and anyone planning domestic or office building or refurbishment.
     Author: Timber Trade Federation
     Subjects: construction, environmental news, forestry
     DeweyClass: 338.17498
     Resource type: documents
Valpak: Nationwide Compliance Scheme for Packaging Waste Regulations
Valpak is a not for profit organisation through which businesses work to achieve UK targets for the recovery and recycling of packaging waste. It provides information on the regulatory framework for the industry, membership details and other industry news.
     Author: Valpak
     Subjects: environmental news
     DeweyClass: 363.728
     Resource type: documents
World Conservation Monitoring Centre
Provides information services on conservation and sustainable use of the earth's living resources, and helps others to develop information systems of their own. Features a collection of conservation databases including species, protected areas, forest, marine and national biodiversity profiles.
     Author: World Conservation Monitoring Centre
     Subjects: biodiversity, environmental news, nature conservation
     DeweyClass: 333.7
     Resource type: institution, reference data
World Wildlife Fund UK
Web site of the British arm of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Contains information, articles, reports and news concerning animal and environmental preservation in the UK and internationally. Site can be customised for the information needs of different users, including those of researchers, teachers, and children.
     Author: World Wildlife Fund UK
     Subjects: animal rights, environmental education, environmental news, wildlife
     DeweyClass: 333.95416
     Resource type: articles, documents, news, reference data