This unique site gives the latest news on active disease outbreaks around the world. Site is particularly strong for immediate information, but it also provides in-depth information on various emerging diseases. A free registration service provides registered users with access to more in- depth information and other minor features. There is a good glossary of emerging diseases. Like other Argus sites, this one has an intermediate page with a rating system, which improves the site as a jumping-off point.
Most links are to sites with comprehensive directories to environmental resources in various areas.
The sustainable development link, for example, is to a comprehensive megadirectory. A good jumping-off point. Resources for Teaching Northwest Environmental History Prepared in conjunction with the Northwest Environmental History Symposium, held in Washington state in 1996. Site contains links to bibliographies and Internet resources on such topics as environmental history, environmental ethics, and other environmental topics. The aboriginal bibliography is also impressive.