The Environmental Literacy Council

Paul 03244 observes: "Ever wondered what causes red tides, and how long they have been a concern for seafood lovers? You can find answers to these & other environmental questions at the The Environmental Literacy Council's website. The site's front page has links to background information on topics of current interest, such as mad cow disease, mercury, world population in 2300, predicting seasonal climate, wild fires in southern California, Sunstorm 2003, World Parks Congress 2003, Iraq, and advances in ocean science."

"The ELC defines 'environmental literacy' as that which 'requires a fundamental understanding of the systems of the natural world, the relationships and interactions between the living and non-living environment, and the ability to deal sensibly with problems that involve scientific evidence, uncertainty, and economic, aesthetic, and ethical considerations.'

The Environmental Literacy Council's website has sections devoted to Air & Climate, Land, Water, Ecosystems, Energy, Food, and Environment & Society. The website also has sections geared toward the environmental education needs of teachers and students.

BTW, red tides are caused by algae blooms & have been happening for a long time."

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The Butterfly Effect

[Anonymous Coward]

The basis of Chaos Theory is that small things can have unforeseen (and large) effects.
A tiny virus killed more people than did WWI (The 1918 Influenza pandemic).

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