| 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 |
| Certified_Consulting_Meteorologists Provides directories by state and by speciality of the Certified Consulting Meteorologist members of the American Meteorological Society, many of whom specialize in air pollution dispersion modeling a |
| CSIRO_Air_Quality_Modelling_and_Dispersion The modelling and dispersion program is part of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) in Australia. Within the program, the Pollution Dispersion team: conducts labo |
| Directory_of_Atmospheric_Transport_and_Diffusion_Consequence_Assessment_Models An extensive directory (March 1999 issue) of atmospheric dispersion models produced by the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology (OFCM), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. |
| Dispersion_Modeling_Feature_Articles This section of the Environmental-Expert.com site has a searchable index of feature articles concerning air pollution, including feature articles on dispersion modeling. |
| Dispersion_Modeling_Guidance Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) guidance document published by the United Kingdom's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Annex 3 contains guidance on dispersion modeling. |
| Dispersion_Modeling_Research_at_Madrid\'s_Polytechnical_University Describes the dispersion modeling research programs of the Environmental Software and Modeling Group in the Computer Science School at the Polytechnical University in Madrid, Spain. Of interest is th |
| Environmental_Software_and_Modelling_Group,_Technical_University_of_Madrid Conducts research in modelling and prediction of air quality. |
| European_Environmental_Agency__List_of_Air_Dispersion_Models An extensive list of European air dispersion models contained in an appendix of a report published by the European Environmental Agency headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. |
| European_Environmental_Agency__Urban_Air_Dispersion_Models A discussion of the algorithms used in urban air dispersion models such as: area source and elevated point source models; street canyon and highway sub-models; plume rise; converting one averaging tim |
| Finnish_Meteorological_Institute The activities of the Air Quality Research department at the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) include atmospheric dispersion modeling for: urban air quality, regional and long-range transport, |
| Fundamentals_of_Stack_Gas_Dispersion Includes published peer reviews, complete table of contents, and information about how to obtain copies of the book. Also includes technical articles. |
| The_GAIA_Air_Dispersion_Model_Database A database of 27 different air dispersion models. Each model entry includes: a description, where to obtain the software, the original authors, and literature references pertaining to the model. Spons |
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