Earth+Systems+and+Resources

A. Earth Science Concepts--(Geologic time scale; plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism; seasons; solar intensity and latitude) B. The Atmosphere--(Composition; structure; weather and climate; atmospheric circulation and the Coriolis Effect; atmosphere–ocean interactions; ENSO) C. Global Water Resources and Use--(Freshwater/saltwater; ocean circulation; agricultural, industrial, and domestic use; surface and groundwater issues; global problems; conservation) D. Soil and Soil Dynamics--(Rock cycle; formation; composition; physical and chemical properties; main soil types; erosion and other soil problems; soil conservation)
 * I. Earth Systems and Resources **



ARTICLE LINKS AND DISCUSSION

**SUMMER ARTICLES 2011 (check list so you are not duplicating) **

**MARCH ARTICLES 2010** [|Wisconsin City Makes Its Case for Diversion of Great Lakes Water] **[|EPA REVIEWS HINTS OF WEED KILLER'S FETAL RISKS--science news]**

[|Another Blizzard: What Happened to Global Warming?] [|Roots Key to Second Green Revolution]

**FEBRUARY ARTICLES 2010** //[|Philip Morris International Supports Conservation Tillage Practices in Tobacco - Early Adopters Plan to Expand No-Till Tobacco Acreage in 2010]// [|San Carlos Lake Faces Drought] [|What caused the devastating Haiti earthquake?]

**JANUARY ARTICLES:** [|One Cheer for Copenhagen] [|Peacocks a scourge on Florida island] [|San Carlos Lake Faces Drought Crisis] [|Our Good Earth]

[|Ecosystem in Peru Is Losing a Key Ally] [|Intrigue and Plot Twists in Global Climate Talks]
 * DECEMBER DISCUSSIONS:**

[|Geologists Point To Outer Space As Source Of The Earth's Mineral Riches].
 * November discussions:**

October discussions: [|Proposals Lag Behind Promises on Climate] [|Redwoods: The Super Trees] =[|Scientists Outline 'Safe Operating Space' For Humanity] =

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