Atmospheric Issues
One of the top environmental concerns is the quality of the air we breathe.
Since public awareness heightened during the 1960s the United States has
aggressively created laws and policy meant to remedy air quality issues. We
have much to do still in the quest for clean air.
Internet Links
Much information is available for all levels of interest from the
Environmental Protection Agency.
http://epa.gov/
AIRNOW offers up to the minute information on air quality. Particulates and
ground level ozone are monitored and reported in a variety of maps using
standard AQI colors.
http://airnow.gov/
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's ELSI in Science program is a pilot
project designed to stimulate discussions on the implications of selected
areas of scientific research.
http://www.lbl.gov/Education/ELSI/pollution-main.html
Other Resources