| Usenet_space_archive Large collection of google group postings on all aspects of space exploration and development. |
| All_Species_Foundation A non-profit organization with the goal of recording a complete inventory of all species on Earth within 25 years. |
| Animal_Info_-_Information_on_Rare,_Threatened_and_Endangered_Mammals Biology, ecology, habitat, and status of rare, threatened and endangered species of mammals and information on their native countries: biodiversity, ecosystems, population, and land use. |
| Bibliography_of_Genetic_Variation_in_Natural_Populations Searchable database of citations on natural populations of animals, plants, and microbes. |
| Biodiversity_and_Its_Value__Biodiversity_Series,_Paper_No__1 Outlines what biodiversity is, and the three levels at which it is usually defined: genetic, species and ecosystem. |
| Biodiversity_and_Protected_Areas Introductory documents on understanding and conserving biodiversity. |
| Biodiversity_Economics Explores the economic dimensions of the global biodiversity agenda as reflected in the work of IUCN and the various biodiversity conventions, notably the Convention on Biological Diversity. |
| Biodiversity_Fact_Sheet What is biodiversity, what threatens it, why is it important, and what are ecologists doing to better understand it? From Ecological Society of America. [PDF file] |
| Biodiversity_Frequently_Asked_Questions Presents answers to common questions about biodiversity. |
| Biodiversity_Hotspots Comprehensive information on 25 of the world's biologically richest and most threatened ecosystems. |
| Biodiversity_II__Understanding_and_Protecting_Our_Biological_Resources National Academy of Sciences report (1996) addresses new strategies and techniques for quantifying, understanding, and protecting biodiversity. Full text online. |
| Biodiversity_in_urban_ecosystems Links to sites about urban biodiversity. |
| Biodiversity_Resource_Center A branch library of the California Academy of Sciences specializing in information on biodiversity. Bibiographies, links to news and educator resources. |
| Biodiversity_Series Full text online of UNEP-WCMC series of project results. |
| Biodiversity_Theory Overview of some theoretical basics of biodiversity. |
| Biodiversity_Web Personally maintained website with information and links about several aspects of biodiversity: biological, ecological, physical, chemical, social (e.g., population growth), economical and juridical. |
| Canadian_Biodiversity Biological diversity: theory, patterns, ecological zones, species distributions, conservation issues, and legislation, with an emphasis on Canada. Bilingual: english/français. |
| DIVERSITAS_Programme International collaborative project with the goal of providing accurate scientific information and predictive models of the status of biodiversity and sustainability of the use of the Earth's biotic |
| Fauna_and_Flora_International Supports international conservation activities. Documents on methodology, working with NGOs, governments, communities; news, publications, photo gallery. |
| Global_Biodiversity_Back_Issues The Canadian Museum of Nature's quarterly magazine. Covered Canadian and international biodiversity news in science, politics, education, community and individual initiatives between 1991 and 1999. |
| The_Global_Diversity_Foundation The Global Diversity Foundation documents, monitors and promotes agricultural, biological and cultural diversity around the world, particularly through training and research. |
| Industrial_Reliance_on_Biodiversity Provides an overview of the extent to which industry in the developed world relies on the biodiversity of the developing world. (FTP site). |
| Introduction_to_Biodiversity_Theory Overview and definitions. |
| Kind_Planet_Biodiversity Introductory notes. |
| Mass_Extinction_Underway Links to articles on biodiversity and species extinction. |
| Natural_Resources_and_Biodiversity Background papers from the World Resources Institute on social and political dimensions of environmental policy-making. |
| NBII__Biodiversity_Links Access to WWW sites that provide information on genetic diversity, species diversity, ecological diversity, and geopolitical perspectives. From the National Biological Information Infrastructure. |
| Resources_for_the_Future_Library__Biodiversity Research papers (PDF files) and project summaries related to economic and policy aspects of biodiversity protection. Topics include ecosystem valuation, endangered species laws, and habitat conservati |
| Species_2000 Project to provide indexing and links for all known species as the baseline dataset for studies of global biodiversity. |
| What_is_Biodiversity? Different definitions used by resource managers and ecologists. |
| What_is_Biodiversity? An introduction to meanings associated with the term biodiversity. |
| What_is_Biological_Diversity? Overview and definitions. |
| World_Atlas_of_Biodiversity Interactive maps of biodiversity and human impacts from the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre. |
| Air_Quality_Control_Company_(AQCC) Founded in 1993 by the Municipality of Tehran, Iran, the primary role of AQCC is providing research, consultation, planning and implementation of services regarding air and noise pollution in Tehran. |
| AQM_Resource_Centre The Air Quality Management (AQM) Resource Centre is maintained at the University of the West of England in Bristol, England. It provides much useful information, including brief descriptions of many B |
| Atmospheric_Dispersion_Modeling_Liaison_Committee_(ADMLC) ADMLC's main aim is to review current understanding of atmospheric dispersion for application in authorization or licensing of discharges to the atmosphere from industrial, commercial or other sites. |
| Atmospheric_Dispersion_Modeling_Resources A report published in 1995, "Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling Resources", can be downloaded from this site. It includes descriptions, contact people, and other details about 94 dispersion models. The r |
| Atmospheric_Dispersion_of_Chemicals_(E-mail_Discussion_List) Atmospheric Dispersion of Chemicals is an e-mail discussion list where people working in the field of atmospheric dispersion modeling can exchange experiences. |
| The_CAMP_Research_Program The George Mason University in Virginia has a research program called CAMP (Comprehensive Atmospheric Modeling Program). The focus of the program, funded by the U.S. Defense Department, is on atmosphe |
| The_CAPARS_System The Computer-Assisted Protective Action Recommendation System (CAPARS) is an integrated model for predicting the path and impacts of an atmospheric release of hazardous materials. It is used by a Reg |
