Environmental Health Science Links for Journalists

NYU Information on Environmental Health Problems is an alphabetized list of more than 125 environmental health topics, from acid pollution to zinc, with links to contact information for people who are relevant sources on those topics. Many are faculty at New York University, which produces and maintains the site.

The Society for Environmental Journalists is a non-profit organization of journalists who cover the environment. Membership is open to journalists, educators and students. Non-members may attend SEJ conferences and subscribe to the quarterly newsletter SEJournal. The organization's web site contains a comprehensive list of links useful to reporters who cover the environment, weekly news tips, a "gallery" of environmental news stories and a calendar of events related to the environment and environmental policy.

Toxicology for Journalists is a jargon-free tutorial on environmental contaminants, including their toxic properties, environmental distribution and rules and regulations governing their use and disposal. The site includes information about specific chemicals and summaries of concepts that may be useful in interpreting information about specific chemicals, with links to more detailed information and to scientist sources. A portion of this site describes emerging issues in environmental toxicology. Much of the material on this site has been created or reviewed by students in Michigan State University's Environmental Journalism Program.