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 7 matches
- Epidemiology and Risk Analysis 49 matches
- Gases 11 matches
- Heavy Metals 31 matches
- Minerals 21 matches
- Organic Compounds 18 matches
- Other 25 matches
- Public Policy 18 matches
- Radionuclides 10 matches
- Waterborne Transport Processes 41 matches
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Environmental Considerations of Active and Abandoned Mine Lands: Lessons from Summitville, Colorado part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This U.S. Geological Survey publication contains sections on: mining of gold and formation of acid mine drainage, gold in an ancient volcano of Colorado, the role of geophysics in investigations of ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Maps, Images/Illustrations
The World's Water: Information on the World's Freshwater Resources part of SERC Web Resource Collection
The World's Water is dedicated to providing up-to-date water information, data, and web connections to organizations, institutions, and individuals working on a wide range of global freshwater ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Maps, Datasets and Tools:Datasets
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials in Produced Water and Oil-Field Equipment part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This report summarizes the current knowledge of naturally occurring radioactive materials in oil-fields of the United States. Of particular concern is the effect on public health and the environment ...Resource Type: Audio/VisualImages/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Maps
Mercury in the Environment part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This USGS fact sheet provides information about mercury toxicity and its occurrence in the environment. Maps, diagrams, and photographs complement the text which discusses the sources and types of ...Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Maps, Images/Illustrations, Scientific Resources:Research Results
Mercury Research in the USGS part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site provides links to USGS information about mercury sources, cycling and toxicity in the environment. The site features announcements about upcoming workshops and activities, fact sheets and ...Resource Type: Activities, Scientific Resources:Collection
Massachusetts Military Reservation Cleanup part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This site provides information about pollution remediation efforts at a military base on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The site provides documentation of cleanup efforts at seventy-eight different point ...Resource Type: Datasets and Tools:Datasets, Scientific Resources:Research Results
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
Chromium and Health - A Summary part of SERC Web Resource Collection
This fact sheet provides general information about elemental chromium, including types of chromium, uses, and the effects of short-term and long-term exposure.Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
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