Environment on-line: a guide to Internet resources

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Majority of environmental professionals are relatively unfamiliar with the Internet. However, experts believe that all this will change as the quality and quantity of materials available through the Internet improves. Environmental professionals will eventually see the Internet for what it is: an effective tool for finding and retrieving all kinds of information from all over the world. A brief overview of the Internet and existing on-line resources is presented.

Telegraph & other communications, Specialized Telecom Services, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Evaluation, Internet, Internet services, Information services

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Environmental GIS: the world in a computer

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Geographic information systems (GIS) products' ability to manipulate and analyze spatial data have made them indispensable tools in the environmental field. States, localities and government agencies have been dependent on GIS for making geospatial data available to different users. Especially active in exploring GIS is the EPA, which has begun merging GIS applications with computerized techniques to produce animated representations of environmental processes.

Prepackaged software, Software Publishers, Applications Software Pkgs NEC (Micro), Usage, Information management, Geographic information systems, Applications software

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Weighing the health risks of airborne particulates

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Various quarters are calling on the government to impose more stringent air quality standards in view of new epidemiological studies which indicate that small airborne particles have an adverse effect on health. However, experts are not so sure about the health risks posed by airborne particulate matter. The EPA has adopted a cautious approach towards the problem pending more conclusive evidence.

Health aspects, Standards, Environmental aspects, Air pollution, Particles, Particulate matter, Air quality

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