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Another tutorial that will show you how to search for environmental information from reputable websites.

Good selection of reports on sustainability from the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities

"This paper describes the way in which series of undergraduate units have been implemented on-line, using the internet as a means for reaching distance students pursuing postgraduate studies in Cartography and GIScience. It presents the way in which learning resources have been designed and implemented in a Web-based environment where the students can access the unit's study plan, on-line tutorials, hold discussion forums, consult study resources and complete quizzes that enable to monitor their progress within the unit."

ARIES was established in 2003 by the Australian Government to undertake projects with government, community and business organisations to develop their capacity to achieve improvements in sustainability. We are based at the Graduate School of the Environment, Macquarie University.

A partnership of the Australian National Institute for Public Policy and the Institute for Social Research. Has commentary, research, and guides on all kinds of topics - including education, creative & digital industries, and the environment.

Although this unit looks at the main laws and regulations that govern safety and environmental care in the timber industry, it does cover some of the workplace procedures used by businesses to ensure that they maintain a safe workplace and use environmentally sound practices in their day-to-day operations.

"Climate change will certainly impact global and regional water resources, but the exact consequences for water security remain unclear. How well can scientists predict the problems? And what can policymakers do to prepare?"

The MAPS-GIS Web-based modules are designed to engage students in real-world scenarios that teach geospatial thinking. Web-based GIS reduces the complexities of traditional desktop GIS, yet maintains educational advantages for teaching geospatial thinking. Included for some of the modules include map links, instructor guides, and student materials. Topics range from Aquatic Environment, Coordinates, and Floodplain Geomorphology, to Forest Biology, Forest Ecology, Geodemographics, and Groundwater

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