Subject Portal » Environmental Studies
librarians:
- Terri Freedman (BMC)
- Meg Spencer (SC)
- Susan Turkel (BMC)
Research Guides:
- Climate Change Resources
- Endnote Web: General Database Instructions
- Environmental Agencies & Organizations
- Environmental Data & Statistics
- Environmental Images
- Environmental Law & Policy
- Environmental News
- Environmental Studies
- Smart Growth Organizations
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Web of science
Provider: ISI
Search for scholarly articles in any discipline, or for articles that cite a known author or work. Provides access to the Science Citation Index and Social Sciences Citation Index.
Cambridge scientific abstracts internet database service
Provider: CSA
Offers abstracts and citations of journal articles, conference proceedings, technical reports, selected books and patents. Areas covered include biomedicine, biotechnology, zoology, ecology, and environmental studies. Covers 1982-present.
GeoRef
Provider: CSA
Citations and abstracts to the world's literature in geology including journals and other publications. Covers North America since 1785 and other areas since 1933.
ProQuest Research Library
Provider: ProQuest
Provides citations and full-text articles in many subject areas, both scholarly and popular in scope. Covers 1971 - present.
Images:
NBII's Digital Image Library
A growing library of diverse, well-documented images of nature and the environment. Contributed by photographers and organizations, most images are freely available for use.
general information:
AccessScience @ McGraw-Hill
Electronic version of the 20-volume McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology
Encyclopedia of Earth
A free, comprehensive source of environmental information featuring objective, authoritative articles that are written and reviewed by an international community of experts.
Columbia earthscape
Includes full-text journal articles, conference literature, book chapters and data sets in the fields of Earth and environmental sciences. An interdisciplinary resource that examines social, political, and economic issues.
Science.gov
Gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. Government agencies.
Energy:
Energy Basics 101
From the Energy Information Administration
Energy Information Administration
Official energy statistics from the U.S. government.
DOE information bridge
Full-text access to Department of Energy research and development in physics, chemistry, materials, biology, environmental cleanup, energy technologies, and other topics.
Energy citations database
Citations to energy-related research from the Department of Energy (DOE) and its predecessor agencies, the Energy Research & Development Administration (ERDA) and the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).Covers 1948 to the present.
International energy outlook
Assessment of the outlook for international energy markets through 2030.
PA Department of Environmental Protection
Includes information on alternate fuels, renewable energy, green buildings, etc.
Earth, Climate & Weather:
Columbia earthscape
Provides full-text access to journal articles, conference literature, book chapters and data sets in the fields of Earth and environmental sciences. An interdisciplinary resource that examines social, political, and economic issues.
Encyclopedia of climate and weather
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press, 1996.
With more than 300 entries covering topics from acid rain to zonal circulation, and with over 400 illustrations, this encyclopedia focuses on the past, present, and future of the global environment.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Global invasive species database
Global focus is on invasive species that threaten biodiversity. Covers all taxonomic groups from micro-organisms to animals and plants. Species information includes species' biology, ecology, native and alien range, references, contacts, links, and images.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Presents a global consensus on the risk of human-induced climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation.
PA Department of Environmental Protection
Includes information on hazardous sites, solid waste programs, etc.
Toxicology & Pollution:
Hazardous substances data bank
Comprehensive, peer-reviewed toxicology data for about 5,000 chemicals
PA Department of Environmental Protection
Includes information on air quality, emissions, ozone, pollution, etc.
Toxic Release Inventory
EPA database containing information on toxic chemical releases and other waste management activities reported annually by various industry groups as well as federal facilities.
TOXNET
NLM’s group of searchable databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases.
Tox Town
Excellent collection of web sites on commonly encountered toxic chemicals and environmental health risks.
Water:
Hydrology Web
Links to hydrology related web sites, resources and data.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
National Wetlands Inventory - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Wetlands data, status maps and reports.
Rivers of the United States
Publisher: New York : J. Wiley, 1994-
5 volume encyclopedia Includes chapters on characteristics of flowing water, sediments, wetlands, estuaries, chemicals in riverine water and detailed information on specific rivers.
Rivers of North America
Publisher: Amsterdam ; Elsevier/Academic Press, c2005.
"Rivers of North America represents the first comprehensive treatment of North America's rivers, from Southern Mexico to the Arctic. Written by professional biologists and river scientists, the text allows readers to compare systems throughout the continent. Each chapter focuses on a specific basin or region and details its physical, chemical, and biological aspects including human impacts, dam building, water diversions, and pollution. Within these chapters, over 200 rivers are highlighted in one-page summaries. Extensively illustrated with over 180 color photographs and 218 maps/figures, this book will be a primary reference for students in freshwater biology, stream and river ecology, fish and wildlife biology, as well as for river scientists, managers, conservationists, fishermen, and anyone who recognizes the importance of these freshwater ecosystems."--BOOK JACKET.
Water (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
Information of ground water, drinking water, water quality criteria & standards, wastewater management, wetlands, oceans, watersheds, and more.
Water Resources of the United States (U.S. Geological Survey)
Collects and maintains data on the quality, availability and use of the nation's water, including stream flow and ground water information, erosion, flooding, water contamination and sedimentation.
Water: Pennsylvania:
PA Department of Environmental Protection
Includes information on drinking water, wells, water quality, wastewater, etc.
Pennsylvania Watershed Information (EPA)
Water Resources of Pennsylvania (USGS)
Pennsylvania Drinking Water Information (EPA)
Style Guides:
Geological Society of America: citing references
The "samples of different reference styles" table at the bottom of this web page gives a clear guide to citing various kinds of geology sources including journal articles, books, maps, guidebooks, government publications, etc.