Are you looking for authoritative information on environmental issues such as climate change, pesticides, or nuclear power? The Encyclopedia of Earth is yet another recent response to a search for reliable information over the free web without having to weed through a long list of questionable Google results. This new web site is a great resource for information about the Earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society. According to its own description, the Encyclopedia of Earth offers free access to “fully searchable collection of articles written by scholars, professionals, educators, and experts who collaborate and review each other’s work.” The information presented is written in a language that is easy to understand and can be used by anybody, including students, teachers, professionals, or the general public!
We all know that environmental issues can often be contentious! To address this issue, the Encyclopedia has adopted a policy on neutrality and fairness that requires authors to represent different points of view in the handling of such controversial topics.
So, keep in mind the Encyclopedia of Earth next time you are looking for reliable, objective web sources on environmental topics!
Posted by Tina Hovekamp 