Health and Environment

Resources in this category:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/

Get data, statistics, and reports on all aspects of health: individual, preventative, and environmental. Great for Public Health Professionals, Healthcare Providers, Researchers, Scientists, Partners, Policy Makers, Students. Educators, and most any individuals interested in health issues.

EIA - Renewable & Alternative Fuel Data, Reports, Analysis, Surveys
http://www.eia.doe.gov/fuelrenewable.html

Features data, reports, and analyses on various alternative and renewable energy sources and technology as well as on renewable energy consumption and alternative fueled vehicles. Also includes historical and forecast data, and some general alternative energy information.

Homes and Communities
http://www.hud.gov/

"For Citizens, we offer tips on home buying, mortgage shopping, and finding affordable rental housing. We list HUD homes for sale and opportunities for you to volunteer to help your community. And you can chat "Over the Back Fence" with your neighbors all over the Nation. For Community and Business Partners, we have information about funding, technical assistance, best practices, contracting opportunities, major HUD initiatives, and more." Searchable.

NOAA National Ocean Service
http://www.nos.noaa.gov/

"NOS is the primary civil agency within the Federal Government responsible for the health and safety of our nation's coastal and oceanic environment. As part of NOAA, the National Ocean Service provides a wide range of products and services, established on the best scientific basis, for the protection of life, property, and the environment." A new addition to this site is the NOS MapFinder Service. "Visit this interactive map site to access NOS data and products at the click of a button."

U.S. Department of State: Consular Affairs
http://travel.state.gov/

Travel information from the U.S. Department of state, for those journeying to and/or from the United States. Includes passport and visa information, travel warnings, travel publications, travel health information, U.S. embassy and consulate information, and a FAQ.

United States Geological Survey
http://www.usgs.gov/

Primarily information about USGS who are the creators of the well known set of topographical maps. Directories for the agency's personnel and products are available here, and descriptions of USGS activities and mapping methods. Also of interest are Earth Science issues documents which provide synopses of geoscience issues.