Library and Academic Services: Environmental Science: Web

Featured Web-Based Videos

Environmental Toxicology

10 Most toxic places on Earth (YouTube)
From the dirtiest cities, to nuclear wastelands ; these are the 10 MOST TOXIC Places On Earth. (World Unearthed)
6 Foods That Are Toxic If You Prepare Them Incorrectly (YouTube)
We prepare a lot of our food to make it safer to eat, but a piece of bread probably won’t hurt you if it’s not made correctly. These six foods, on the other hand, definitely can.

Pollution

What Will the World Look Like, 2°C Warmer?

A world only 2°C warmer, or 3.6°F, would be one that is much different than the world we live in today, but what does that actually look like? (SciShow)

Water Chemistry

The Science of Flint's Water Crisis (YouTube)
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan is a prime example of science being ignored, unknown, or even misused. Here's the chemistry behind how so many things went wrong.

Microbiology

Are Microbes Good or Bad for Humans? (YouTube)
Where is the line between good and bad microorganisms and why do we seem to know so much more about the bad ones?
Microorganisms Are Cleaning the Water You Drink (YouTube)
Microbes are used for everything from baking to brewing, but wastewater treatment is where they do some of their most important work.

Organic Chemistry

A crash course in organic chemistry (YouTube)
Jakob Magolan is here to change your perception of organic chemistry. In an accessible talk packed with striking graphics, he teaches us the basics while breaking the stereotype that organic chemistry is something to be afraid of. (TED Talks)

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