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Real-time data from NASA's earth orbiting satellites.

Issues, laws and regulations and more.

"The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state's human and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste."

"The World Resources Institute is a global environmental think tank that goes beyond research to put ideas into action. We work with governments, companies, and civil society to build solutions to urgent environmental challenges. WRI’s transformative ideas protect the earth and promote development because sustainability is essential to meeting human needs and fulfilling human aspirations in the future."

Most links on this page are pointers to other hosts and locations in the Internet. This information is provided as a service; however the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency does not endorse, approve or otherwise support these sites.

Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases. Haz-Map is an occupational health database designed for health and safety professionals and for consumers seeking information about the health effects of exposure to chemicals and biologicals at work. Haz-Map links jobs and hazardous tasks with occupational diseases and their symptoms. It is one of the products and services made available by the National Library of Medicine's (NLM) Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program.

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive.

Treehugger, a sustainability site that offers advice, clarity, and inspiration for both the eco-savvy and the green-living novice. Treehugger is one of the world’s largest information sites dedicated to driving the sustainability mainstream.

Conservation agency of the US government.

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, businesses and organizations are increasingly looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact. As part of this effort, careers in sustainability and green jobs are becoming more prevalent. Sustainability professionals work on identifying how a company's operations can be made more environmentally friendly. Green career options exist across numerous fields, from energy extraction to building design to landscaping. With the right education, a world of job options focused on environmentally conscious practices can open up to you.

For those interested in working in state parks, at state fisheries or with wildlife, and other jobs in support of conservation.

Career information for Environmental Engineers