Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Chapter 25: Earth Resources

Web Links


Indoor Air - Radon (Rn)
The Environmental Protection Agency has put together this site to educate the public about the dangers of radon gas in the home. Visit this site to learn about this threat. How prevalent is radon in the average U.S. home?
( http://www.epa.gov/radon/ )
The National Park Service
One of the biggest organizations for conservation is the U.S. National Park Service. This is their home page. Visit this site to learn more about the different national parks in the country and what is being done to preserve the national resources of our land.
( http://www.nps.gov/ )
Freshwater
The United Nations Environmental Programme has put together this site to raise awareness of the staggering scarcity of fresh water for many parts of the world. Visit this site to learn more about what can be done to help people in these regions.
( http://freshwater.unep.net/ )
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