Computational
Toxicology: An EPA site which explains the implications of
toxicology within the scope of
human and
environmental health, along with the role that informatics
has taken in the field.
Introduction to
the Clean Water Act: This online tutorial from the Watershed
Academy Web explains the
historical development
of this complex group of policies over the past
thirty-five years. Also contains a glossary.
Environmental
Genomics: A good example of how the field of bioinformatics
has entered into play with environmental issues
such
as forestry and agriculture.
DOE
Office of Science: This link from the Office of Science at
the Department of Energy explains the importance technological
advances to environmental
remediation, energy production and carbon cycling.
Ecoinformatics
Collaborative: A link with a concise description of the field
of environmental or eco-informatics from the
University of Vermont.
Understanding
Proteomics: An overview of the science of proteomics and
it's role in environmental issues.
Challenges of Data Capture: Link to the DOE page documenting the
challenges and goals in data capturing, storing and
sharing.
Center
for International Earth Science Information Network: The
CIESN is an independent non-governmental
organization that
aims to provide information that would help
scientists, decision-makers, and the public
better understand the changing relationship between human beings and
the environment.
Gund Institute for Ecological Economics: From the University of Vermont, a good
educational resource on
the applications
of informatics data in the environmental sciences.
