Fact Monster, the online reference and fun fact Web site, has some new and old features that kids interested in science will enjoy. The Almanac Section contains a wealth of information on everything from the environment, stars and planets, and weather, to other life science subjects. Special features include a daily weather fact, games and quizzes, a box to input a year to get interesting science...

The GEO Data Portal is depicted as the authoritative source for data sets used by the United Nations Environment Network and its partners. The online database contains over 400 different variables, such as national, subregional, regional and global statistics, or as geospatial data sets. Users can search the database using keywords or can browse by region or thematic categories, including Climate...

This title from the National Academy Press (NAP) is accessible in its entirety online. Requested by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and written by the National Academies's National Research Council, this report identifies and describes eight important areas of environmental research for the next generation. Not in order of importance, these challenges are Biogeochemical Cycles, Biodiversity...

Mongabay is an environmental and conservation news site with an international focus. Founded in 1999 by Rhett A. Butler, Mongabay publishes news about on wildlife and ecosystems around the globe, with a focus on how human society impacts the environment. In 2012, the registered nonprofit arm of Mongabay was formed "to raise awareness about social and environmental issues relating to forests and...

Since 1965, the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has been the leading funding agency for academic research and training in the environmental sciences at higher education institutions across the United Kingdom. Guests perusing the site with a penchant for research any of these related subjects will want to take a look at the funding guide (available here) and the extensive section...

The Environment section of the National Geographic website has so many photos, quizzes, blogs, games and news to learn from and enjoy, that visitors will probably have to make a number of return visits. For those with only a little time, visitors absolutely must check out the link "News Blog: Greatest Nature Photos" under the "Environment News" heading near the top of the page. There visitors...

Created by designer, illustrator, and educator Judith Ann Gorgone, the Planet Pals Web site provides good material for young kids related to the health of the planet. The colorful pages contain basic information about the earth, energy, recycling, water conservation, pollution, and more. The fun and interactive Meet the Planet Pals area is especially interesting, where kids can listen to animated...

The Nitrogen and Phosphorus Knowledge Web page is offered by Iowa State University Extension and the College of Agriculture. The publications page contains links to various newsletters, articles, publications, power point presentations, links to governmental publications, and more. For example, visitors will find articles written on phosphorous within the Integrated Crop Management Newsletter,...

San Francisco, California's official government Web site contains the SF Environment page. Their mission is to improve, enhance, and preserve the environment and to promote San Francisco's long-term environmental well-being. Not only a great source of facts for San Franciscans, the site also offers some interesting resources for others seeking environmental information on recycling, green...

This Web site -- the online companion to the educational television series Science Matters produced by the University of California at San Diego -- is an excellent learning resource for middle and high school students. Focusing on new developments in the biological sciences, Science Matters currently features four programs: Biodiversity in California, Genetics of Flowering, Communication in Bees,...