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Pollution (22)
Regular Links:
Air Quality Index 
Comparison of clean and dirty air, air quality index, health, choices, and games.
http://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqikids_new.main
Air pollution 
Information on air pollution, indoor air pollution, fly ash, acid rain and smog.
http://www.edugreen.teri.res.in/explore/air/air.htm
EDF Chemical Scorecard 
Toxic Release Inventory data for the US. Sources and amounts of toxic chemicals released to air and water. Also has information on health effects and other topics.
http://www.scorecard.org/
Fun Activities: U.S. EPA Student Center 
How much do you know about the environment and pollution? Test your knowledge and have some fun with these games just for kids.
http://www.epa.gov/students/fun.htm
Groundwater Pollution 
Water found in pores and crevices in soil or rock creates wetlands, and is an important source of drinking water and irrigation. Illustrated fact sheet explains how fertilisers and other chemicals can affect it.
http://portal.environment.wa.gov.au/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/DOE_ADMIN/FACT_SHEET_REPOSITORY/TAB1144238/WRCWF10.PDF
Hormones: Here's the Beef 
A Science News Online article. Runoff of the hormones excreted by steroid-treated livestock could subtly harm aquatic life.
http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20020105/bob13.asp
Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution 
Introduction to air pollution, health effects, prevention, types, and classroom activities.
http://www.lbl.gov/Education/ELSI/pollution-main.html
Nonpoint Source Kids Page 
Fun games that help you to understand different kinds of pollution that can occur around the home and neighborhood.
http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/kids/
Oil and Water Don't Mix! 
Animated storyboard for kids shows how an oil spill affects the sea and its creatures.
http://www.amsa.gov.au/Marine_Environment_Protection/Educational_resources_and_information/Kids/Oil_and_water_dont_mix/
Planet Polluto 
Learn about air quality index, what you can do to protect the air quality, and play games.
http://www.planetpolluto.com/index1.html
Pollution from Tiki the Penguin 
Examines the various pollutants in the world, from toxic chemicals to food waste.
http://tiki.oneworld.net/penguin/pollution/pollution_home.html
River and Estuary Pollution 
Fact sheet explaining how it can harm plants and animals, restrict recreation, and affect fishing industries.
http://portal.environment.wa.gov.au/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/DOE_ADMIN/FACT_SHEET_REPOSITORY/TAB1144238/WRCWF03.PDF
Smog City 
Interactive simulator showing how a person's choices affect air quality. Includes information about the ozone, the composition of smog, and air quality index.
http://www.smogcity.com/welcome.htm
Switch Off: A Pollution Solution 
A guide to identifying and eliminating wasteful energy practices that release greenhouses gases into the air.
http://www.ecokidsonline.com/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/anti_idling/home.cfm
Urban Tripper 
Shows teens some pollution-free alternatives to car transport through animations, free downloads, and music. Requires Flash.
http://www.urbantripper.org.au/
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Last Updated: 2007-10-25 04:13:33
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