Sustainability, a philosophy of interdependence, of respect for life as well as nature, is the responsibility of all citizens and future generations. What follows are some Web sites devoted to this increasingly improtant topic. Environmental Literacy Council Visitors to this site will find information organized into categories like economics, forests, biodiversity, water, and more. Each category includes an overview of recent environmental news and links to substantive material elsewhere on the Web. You can type in your zip code to find out about local air pollution and Superfund sites.
Topics covered include toxic releases by manufacturers, hazardous air pollutants, and animal waste.
A glossary is provided. Profiles provide detailed information on more than 6800 chemicals, including all the chemicals regulated under major environmental laws. Live from the Rainforest Live from the Rainforest is an ongoing series of electronic field trips to scientific fronteirs supported by the National Science Foundation, NASA, and others. Learn about rain forests and why they are located where they are. You will find a gallery of maps, images, and information on the trees, plants, birds, animals, and insects of the rain forest.