Links to Other Environmental Sites and Articles

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Environment and Science references* for daily reading

-The New York Times (http://www.nytimes.com/pages/science/index.html)
-Science News (http://www.sciencenews.org/)
-Popular Science (http://www.popsci.com/popsci/environment/index.html)
-Scientific American (http://www.sciam.com/earth-and-environment)
-Discover (http://discovermagazine.com/topics/environment)
-New Scientist (http://environment.newscientist.com/home.ns)
-The Economist (http://www.economist.com/science/tq/)
-San Francisco Chronicle (http://www.sfgate.com/science/)

-Do NOT use ScienceDaily.com unless you are cautious. Its articles tend to be superficial and misleading.
-NEVER use the Yahoo science page. It is too frequently low quality.

One should always be careful on what the popular media reports, expecially in the technical field of science and the environment. Here is an example (Expand comments to see details.) from recent news on ethanol fuel production from switchgrass vs corn. (Alternate example , without links, if other does not work.)

New and Interesting Sites that Involve the Environment and Conservation

The Landsat Image Mosaic of Antarctica (LIMA) is the first-ever true-color high-resolution satellite view of the Antarctic continent enabling everyone to see Antarctica as it appears in real life. View article.. For educational information about the map link to NASA. View the interactive map at USGS.

Kill-A-Watt (tm) A “must have” portable meter for all households to determine electric usage from your appliances and other electric devices. Read all about it from the-gadgeteer. The older unit (a simple button menu) is the P4400 for $20+, a newer unit (menu system interface) is the P4460 EZ for about twice the cost. Find out where you can buy one from Google search

Rhode Island Environmental Stories

Carcieri proposes wind farm off Block Island, April 3, 2008
Energy developer plans solar farm in Coventry, March 24, 2008
Wind Farm Update, November 28, 2007
Barbara Polichetti: Too many trees are being cut down, November 16, 2007
Wind Farms of Rhode Island Shore, November 16, 2007
A Storm in the Port, September 24, 2007

Web Links to Local Organizations

Natural News Network - NNN is Rhode Island's own online magazine about your environment -- the news and info you need to explore it, have fun outside, keep up with local issues, live greener, and get involved.

Sierra Club - Rhode Island Chapter - The Rhode Island Chapter of the Sierra Club represents one of 63 chapters across the U.S. and Canada.

Audubon Society of Rhode Island - Audubon Society of Rhode Island is an independent, nonprofit, state organization dedicated to the conservation of wildlife habitat, the education of young and old about natural ecosystems and the need to preserve them, and advocacy in order to promote continued efforts at preserving our natural heritage.

The Norman Bird Sanctuary - The Norman Bird Sanctuary is a non-profit wildlife refuge and environmental education center located in Middletown, Rhode Island.

Save The Bay - Save The Bay is committed to fostering a personal connection between people and Narragansett Bay and encouraging investment in the Bay’s future.

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association – Formed to promote and protect the integrity of the lands and waters of the Pawcatuck Watershed.

Metro Bay Special Area Management Plan - SAMPs refine the state coastal program by taking a regional integrated approach in setting coastal management goals and policies.

Rhode Island Environmental Monitoring Collaborative - The Mission of the Coastal Institute is to Advance Knowledge and Develop Solutions to Environmental Problems in Coastal Ecosystems.

RI Department of Environmental Management, Bureau of Natural Resources – With links to other departments including coastal and forestry.

Apeiron Institute for Environmental Living - The Apeiron Institute for Environmental Living works to create ecologically healthy communities by bringing sustainable living practices from around the world to Southeastern New England.

Environmental Data Center (EDC) - The Environmental Data Center (EDC) is a geographic information system (GIS) laboratory in the URI Department of Natural Resources Science, College of Environmental and Life Sciences. It also contains the Rhode Island Environmental Sensitivity Index - (Which consists entirely of very large pdf files.)

Environment Council of Rhode Island - The Environment Council of Rhode Island is a coalition of organizations and individuals whose mission is to serve as an effective voice for developing and advocating policies and laws that protect and enhance the environment.

Eco-USA.net - A Source for Environmental Information. (RI organizations)

Narragansett Bay Estuary Program – An organization devoted to protect and preserve Narragansett Bay and its watershed through partnerships that conserve and restore natural resources, enhance water quality and promote community involvement.

Rhode Island Blueways and Greenways - The Rhode Island Rivers Council, with support from the National Park Service Rivers & Trails Program, is working on developing a network of water trails or "Blueways" in the state of Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Land and Water Partnership - Was formed in 2003 to improve networking among the leaders of Rhode Island's land trusts, watershed organizations and numerous conservation commissions and to enhance the capacity of these organizations.

Tick Encounter Resource Center - at the University of Rhode Island. Providing information regarding ticks and tick-transmitted diseases, also giving effective actions that you can take to prevent ticks from biting you, your family and your pets.

Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful - The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is an official Keep America Beautiful affiliate. We are implementing its goals and principles into the Blackstone Valley by working with cities and towns to understand their specific needs and to create programs that will enhance their landscapes. They also sponsor recycling days for computers and other items.

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Facilities - The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation is the state environmental agency dedicated to providing the public with environmentally sound programs and facilities to manage solid waste. The agency funds and manages the state's recycling program, and owns and operates the Central Landfill and Materials Recycling Facility in Johnston, Rhode Island.

*(Derived from http://muller.lbl.gov/teaching/Physics10/PffP.html)