Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Chapter 27: Human Impact on Earth Resources

Web Links


Smog - Who Does It Hurt?
The Environmental Protection Agency provides this site to educate people about smog and its dangers. Visit this site to learn more about how smog relates to ozone. What can you do personally to help reduce ozone levels in your area?
( http://www.epa.gov/airnow/health/ )
Bioremediation
The United States Geologic Survey makes its case for the use of bioremediation to correct environmental problems. Visit this site to learn how bioremediation has worked in the past. How is bioremediation used to clean up oil spills?
( http://water.usgs.gov/wid/html/bioremed.html )
EPA - Water
What are some of the human impact on water resources? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) explains the answers to these questions on this site. Visit the Water News section of this site to learn about how the EPA is trying to help conserve water around the nation and the world. What are some things that you can do to help?
( http://www.epa.gov/water/index.html )
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