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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH/ TOXICOLOGY: The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences A broad collection of resources and links brought
to you by NIEHS in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina:
a part of the National
Institutes of Health. Info covers molecular biology, medical
and environmental research, a national toxicology program,
a superfund
research and training program and much more. Be sure to check
out their new K-12 Environmental Health Science Education Web
Site
at: Environmental
Health Clearinghouse Resources included on this site are: * Information About The Environmental Health Clearinghouse * Factsheets and Booklets Available from the Environmental Health Clearinghouse (many on pesticides) * Ask us a Question * Questions to the Environmental Health Clearinghouse * Answers to Selected Questions on Environmental Health Issues * Other Sources of Environmental Health Information * Environmental Health Reference and Resource Materials Scorecard Scorecard has brought online a variety of new and expanded features to characterize environmental quality in your community. Combining cutting-edge information and technology, Scorecard makes it simpler and easier than ever to find out what the health risks are from air pollution in your area, and to take action. Topics include 'How high is the cancer risk from air pollution in your community,' 'Is the Clean Air Act protecting you?' and Scorecard's new community center offers a one-stop summary about local environmental problems. Scorecard is an Environmental Information Service provided by the Environmental Defense Fund. The Institute for Environmental Toxicology EnviroHealth Link Interactive student pages, environmental health lesson plans (including several on the topic of cancer) and Internet links, a teacher bulletin board and bimonthly newsletter. Project Greenskate A fun, interactive environmental learning adventure. Chemicals and Human Health An interactive toxicology Web site developed by the SWEHSC.
Addresses basic toxicology, metals & kidneys, lung toxicology,
and environmental tobacco smoke and lung development. |
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PLANTS & TOXICOLOGY Arizona
Poison & Drug
Information Center Provides information
on poisonous plants and herbal remedies. Cornell Poisonous
Plants Homepage This is a growing reference that includes plant images, pictures of affected animals and presentations concerning the botany, chemistry, toxicology, diagnosis and prevention of poisoning of animals by plants and other natural flora (fungi, etc.). Nova Scotia
Museum of Natural History Discusses: why some plants are toxic, plant toxins, medicinal plants. Plants Toxic
to Cats Poisonous
Plants Datbases Plants Toxic
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PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES Common insecticides
in our homes: Synthetic pyrethroids Extoxnet Pesticide
Information Profiles Pesticide
Labeling Tutorial Pesticide
Use Maps |
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MISC National Agriculture
Safety Database |
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Environmental Health Sciences Center |
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