Internet Resources for Geology and Human Health
A collection of internet resources intended to help faculty in teaching or designing courses and activities related to geology and public health. Resources include data, images, animations, activities, literature and references. Contribute a resource to this collection.
Health Topics
- Airborne Transport Processes 22 matches
- Analytical Techniques 2 matches
- Biogenic Hazards 13 matches
- Controls on Bioavailability 6 matches
- Epidemiology and Risk Analysis 44 matches
- Gases 9 matches
- Heavy Metals 29 matches
- Minerals 21 matches
- Organic Compounds 16 matches
- Other 24 matches
- Public Policy 17 matches
- Radionuclides 10 matches
- Waterborne Transport Processes 42 matches
Results 1 - 10 of 131 matches
Asbestos part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This California Geological Survey site provides information about naturally occurring chrysotile and amphibole asbestos in ultramafic rocks and the possible health hazards of asbestos dust from the ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Maps, Scientific Resources:Collection, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations
International Chromium Development Association part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This professional organization works to promote the chromium industry, from mining and production to industry and health. The site provides abundant information about the properties, sources and uses ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Collection
Climate, Ecosystems, and Infectious Disease part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This online book evaluates the current understanding of the linkages among climate, ecosystems, and infectious disease. It outlines the research needed to improve the understanding of these linkages ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Waste Incineration and Public Health part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This online book examines how contaminants are released by incineration, environmental dynamics of contaminants and routes of human exposure, approaches for assessing possible human health effects, ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Rebuilding the Unity of Health and the Environment part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This online book summarizes the results of a workshop that examined the connection between human health and the natural, built, and social environments. The book makes the assertion that a new vision ...Resource Type: Policy Resources:Opinion, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Toxicity Testing part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This report explains how many chemicals used in pesticides, cosmetics, drugs, food, and commerce have not been sufficiently tested to allow a complete determination of their potential hazards. The ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Asbestiform Fibers: Non-occupational Health Risks part of SERC Web Resource Collection
Much of the more than 30 million tons of asbestos used in the United States since 1900 is still present as insulation in offices and schools, as vinyl-asbestos flooring in homes, and in other common ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Online part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This EPA site is an electronic database of documents regarding the management of non-hazardous, hazardous, and medical waste regulated by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Topical, full ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Collection, Policy Resources
Selenium Waste part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site provides general information about selenium including its occurrence, industrial applications, toxicology, and regulations and practices regarding industrial waste disposal. The site also ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Collection
The Complete Thorium Web Site part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site provides a comprehensive source of information about thorium. Topics include occurrence, chemical properties, current applications and economics, radiation, government regulations, and ...Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
