What is an ecosystem?

This page provides a useful overview of what ecosystems are and the processes which operate in them:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecosystem

Flooding in the Philippines - February 2008: What was the cause?

Flooding in the Philippines has damaged lives and property and has also triggered landslides:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7258148.stm

Nature’s vault open for business; but will we need it?

A vault being built to contain seeds of all the plants on Earth is now ready on Svalbard in the Arctic:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7262525.stm

Heathrow Expansion: what are the pros and cons?

This story outlines the proposed expansion to Heathrow Airport, involving a third runway and sixth terminal. It arouses passion on both sides of the debate:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7106524.stm

Should new homes cater for the ageing population?

People in the UK are living for longer than ever. This has an impact on the way we live our lives and design our built environment. The givernmebnt is considering altering building codes to ensure that future buildings are more elderly friendly:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7261944.stm

Is the West Antarctic Ice Sheet becoming less stable?

Glaciologists working in Antarctica have discovered evidence which suggests that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is becoming less stable:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7261171.stm

Nower Wood - How is this broadleaved deciduous woodland managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust?

Nower Wood is a good example of an oak woodland being amanged for conservation purposes. It is near Leatherhead in Surrery, UK.
http://www.surreywildlifetrust.co.uk/Default.asp?mainmenu=ourplaces&EntityID={A235EB7C-32BA-4293-B374-A582CE030BB3}

Recyclezone - are we doing enough?

Check out the Recyclezone website to find out more about how you can reduce your environmental impact:
http://www.recyclezone.org.uk/

What are the benefits and problems associated with quarrying?

Try your hand at running a quarry on this website. What are the benefits and problems associated with quarrying?
http://www.virtualquarry.co.uk/

Where can I monitor droughts around the world?

You can use the Drought Monitor website to investigate areas of the world which are currently suffering drought conditions:
http://drought.mssl.ucl.ac.uk/drought.html?map=%2Fwww%2Fdrought%2Fweb_pages%2Fdrought.map&program=%2Fcgi-bin%2Fmapserv&root=%2Fwww%2Fdrought2%2F&map_web_imagepath=%2Ftmp%2F&map_web_imageurl=%2Ftmp%2F&map_web_template=%2Fdrought.html