Global Warming: Early Warning Signs - This site features an interactive world map that illustrates the local consequences of global warming. Curriculum materials are also available for high school teachers.
Cool Site: July/August 2004

GreenHouse Gas Online - A frequently updated resource dedicated to greenhouse gas news and scientific publications.
Cool Site: January/February 2004

Eco-Index - "A searchable almanac of current and past conservation projects in Mesoamerica, with project descriptions, goals, achievements, lessons learned, and more." Available in English and Spanish. By the Rainforest Alliance.
Cool Site: April/May 2003

Environmental Inquiry - Environmental Inquiry is a "Web site and curriculum series developed at Cornell University to help students conduct environmental science research and participate in communities of fellow student scientists."
Cool Site: February/March 2003

Florida's Springs: Protecting Nature's Gems - The site includes photo galleries and stories about the springs flora and fauna, threats and protection efforts, an online expedition with Flash elements, audio and video as well as a great animated production about the water cycle, aquifer and threats to springs. Lesson plans and student activities for teachers are also available.
Cool Site: December/January 2002

The Green Frog News - This great resource for teachers features experiments and lessons on science and the environment in pdf format.
Cool Site: April 2002

Red Wolves of Alligator River - Join scientists in the preservation and study of the Red Wolf in North Carolina. You will learn the role of wolves in culture, how radio telemetry is used to track wolves, you can ask the experts questions, and more. Lesson plans for the classroom are also available.
Cool Site: December 2001

Ocean Oasis - Though this is the companion site for the giant screen film by the same name, it has some great resources on Mexico's Sea of Cortés and the Baja California Desert. Check out the field guide and teacher's guide sections.
Cool Site: December 2001

Water on the Web (WOW) - This nicely designed site aims to teach high school and college students to solve real-world environmental problems. Lesson plans and interactive modules are available for both teachers and students.
Cool Site: July 2001

teachearth.com - This site has terrific activities for the classroom or at home for learning about global environmental change. You can also search for online resources on a variety of environmental topics for different age groups.
Cool Site: June 2001

NASA Earth Observatory - Through informative articles and spectacular images you will learn how NASA scientists are unraveling the mysteries of climate and environmental change.
Cool Site: May 2001

Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems (from the University of Illinois Extension - This site has a nice set of teacher's guides/classroom activities on topics such as ecosystem and climate to integrated pest management.
Cool Site: March 2001

WWF: Climate Change Campaign - What's Global Warming? Why is it bad and what can we do about it? This site concisely addresses these issues along with providing a series of related articles and coverage of world climate news.
Cool Site: March 2001

EPA's Global Warming Site - This well-organized and information-rich U.S. Environmental Protection Agency site explains the problem of global warming and tells us what we can do about it. There are also special sections in the visitor section geared towards audiences from kids to industry.
Cool Site: November 2000

ES2000 - Which species may disappear from the planet in the next century? This kid-produced site has some important information on how humans are driving many creatures out of existence.
Cool Site: September 1999

Food News - Did you ever wonder about the pesticides used in growing food? This site, run by the Environmental Working Group, is an excellent source of balanced information about pesticides and their effects. Visitors can select from a meal menu or a grocery list, and the site will inform you about likely pesticides found in the foods you've chosen.
Cool Site: April 1999

The Living Africa - Learn about Africa, with its rich cultures, geography, and wildlife. This site was designed and built by students in the ThinkQuest competition.
Cool Site: December 1998

Rachel's Environment and Health Weekly - This site offers an indexed, searchable archive of the informative Rachel's Newsletter --a huge source of information about environmental issues.
Cool Site: October 1998

Environmental Database for Schools - A broad-ranging resource that provides environmental science information, tailored for school use.
Cool Site: September 1998

ARM's Education Center - Check out this excellent resource on global warming and environmental science. Good information and curriculum activities.
Cool Site: September 1998

The Living Edens - Journey through the forests of Bhutan, or the coral reefs of Pulau! This site is a beautiful and informative online companion to the PBS television series of the same name.
Cool Site: August 1998

Water Science for Schools - Did you know that Americans used 341 billion gallons of fresh water in 1995? At this site you can find out where it all comes from, and where it all goes.
Cool Site: July 1998

Carolina Coastal Science - A quality educational resource with inquiry-based activities covering the Carolina coastline, including barrier island erosion, development pressures, and habitat conservation.
Cool Site: June 1998

Global Warming Central - This site has everything you want to know about the growing debate over global warming, including the text of the Kyoto Protocols, news of recent scientific and political developments, and expert testimony from both sides of the debate.
Cool Site: March 1998

World Wildlife Fund - Get the latest environmental news and read special features on protecting species and habitats. The story on the 1997 fires in Indonesia was particularly enlightening.
Cool Site: January 1998

Rammed Earth - Learn how to build a warm, stable house made out of rammed earth! This site offers how-to guides and history of this ancient and environmentally sound building technique.
Cool Site: December 1997

6 Billion Human Beings - An online exhibit from the Musee de l'Homme. Find out how fast the world's population is growing and why it may slow in the next century. Presented in French and English.
Cool Site: September 1997

Ecomall - Generally, I try to stay away from "malls" but this site contains a great deal of important information. Whether you're interested in renewable energy or "eco-investments," this site covers it all.
Cool Site: November 1996

The Internet Consumer Recycling Guide - Looking for local recycling centers? Want to stop receiving to wasteful junk mail? This site answers those questions and more. An important resource.
Cool Site: October 1996

Mr. Solar's Home Page - Lots of information on solar energy from a man who knows. Mr. Solar has spent the last 18 years living completely on solar electricity.
Cool Site: June 1996

Environmental Organization WebDirectory - The ultimate hotlist for environmental issues. The listings are very comprehensive and are annotated.
Cool Site: February 1996

The Solar Cooking Archive - Everything you wanted to know about solar cooking! Information on how to create your own solar cooker, complete with instructions and diagrams. Also, information on how solar cooking is helping people help themselves at Kenyan refugee camps. A great resource.
Cool Site: December 1995

Environmental Education and Science Partnership - Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) is a worldwide network of students, teachers, and scientists working together to study and understand the global environment. A program supported by Vice President Al Gore!
Cool Site: November 1995

On-Line Renewable Energy Education Module - A very well put together site with lots of information about renewable energy. Great for teachers. Brought to you by Crest, renewable energy to power your electric toothbrush I suppose?
Cool Site: July 1995

Welcome to the Rainforest Action Network - Loads of information on the Rainforest and what we can do to save it. Includes a section just for kids.
Cool Site: June 1995

Maine Solar House - An informative look at a solar house in Maine. Check out the floor plans, view pictures, and learn more about renewable energy.
Cool Site: June 1995