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Covers agriculture, business, consumers, cost of Living, demographics, economics, energy, environment, finance and currency, foreign economics, foreign governments, foreign trade, government finances, health, housing, labor, military, politics, science, s
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“World’s Largest Archive of Climate Data.” Covers from mid-1800s to the present.
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A geographic information system (GIS) portal "designed to facilitate communication and sharing of geographic data and resources to enhance government efficiency and improve citizen services." Has key resources for atmosphere and climate, business, and hum
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'Discover over 70,000+ searchable databases and specialty search engines.' Search the deep (invisible) web or browse by subject.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Many links on various aspects of African art.
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Good source for entertainment and tourism for U.S. cities.
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Has the Global Travel Toolbox which with links to currencies, ATM locators, weather, health, travel advisories, maps, public transportation, and more.
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FEMA has information concerning possible threatening weather throughout the year.
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Covers the world, including polar regions, oceans, weather and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Deals 'with everyday phenomena that we often take for granted, but ... can be explained scientifically. ... All of the questions presented on this Web site were asked by researchers and answered by librarians from the Library's Science Reference Services.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Profiles of world countries that include history, maps, flags, national anthems, economic information, and more. A small yearly subscription fee is required for individuals.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Lesson plans, activities, projects, educational links, and much more which can easily be modified and incorporated into the earth science classroom from elementary school through university. Also links to news items for specific subjects.
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'... has many resources for missionaries, including news and weather, travel, training, counseling, retreat centers, resources, etc.'
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Daily online newspaper and magazine from Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Local news, sports, business, politics, entertainment, and weather.
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Details about this NASA mission whose 'major research topics [include examining] the formation and evolution of tropical hurricanes in the eastern and central Atlantic and their impact on the U.S. east coast.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Addresses the concept of heat island effect, which describes urban and suburban temperatures that are 2-10 degrees F (1-6 degrees C) hotter than nearby rural areas.' Discusses impacts (including air pollution, air conditioning costs, and heat-related illnesses), ideas for reducing temperatures and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Uses Google Maps technology to track hurricanes and other severe weather in Florida. View storm paths, weather alerts, and neighborhood damage reports (active only during a storm). Includes weather news and storm tracks from past hurricanes back to the 1800s.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Website for this 'independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing business and government leadership on climate change. ... based in the UK, the USA and Australia.' Features interviews with international business and government leaders, case studies about actions being taken by governmental and corporate actors 'to minimize their carbon footprints,' and suggestions for individuals for reducing emissions (with links to related sites). (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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Examines 'new evidence that air pollution has masked the full impact of global warming [and] suggests the world may soon face a heightened climate crisis.' Features material about history of this phenomenon going back to volcanic eruptions during the 18th-century, how contrails (vapor trails from aircraft) may influence the climate, and information about clean air technologies. Includes a teacher's guide and transcript. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
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