Internet References For: ANNUAL EDITIONS: Environment 11/12, 30E
Internet References for: ANNUAL EDITIONS: Environment 11/12, 30e
Internet References for:
ANNUAL EDITIONS: Environment 11/12
Thirtieth Edition
Some websites continually change their structure and content, so the information listed here may not always be available.
General Sources
Britannica’s Internet Guide
This site presents extensivelinks to material on world geography and culture, encompassing material on wildlife, human lifestyles, and the environment.
CO2 Calculator
This site is a fun link to illustrate where we use energy in our daily lives and how we can reduce our CO2 footprint. Graphical interface.
CO2 Clock
This little ‘app’ dramatically shows how much CO2 we are using in real time. A must see!
Debunking Climate Skeptics
Anti-global heating claims - reasonably thorough debunking.
EnviroLink
One of the world’s largest environmental information clearinghouses, EnviroLink is a grassroots nonprofit organization that unites organizations and volunteers around the world and provides up-to-date information and resources.
Global Climate Change, NASA’s Eyes on the Earth
A remarkably informative and graphical discussion about climate change
IPPC (Internation Panel on Climate Change)
Link to the Nobel Prize winning report on climate change. An incredible resource. Very detailed, but with a short informative Summary for Policymakers.
Library of Congress
Examine this extensive website to learn about resource tools, library se
vices/resources, exhibitions, and databases in many different subfields of environmental studies.
RealClimate
Climate Science from Climate Scientists. Now that makes sense.
The New York Times
Browsing through the archives of the New York Times will provide a wide array of articles and information related to the different subfields of the environment.
SocioSite: Sociological Subject Areas
This huge sociological site from the University of Amsterdam provides many discussions and references of interest to students of the environment, such as the links to information on ecology and consumerism.
Union of Concerned Scientists
Citizens and Scientists for practical solutions to environmental problems
U.S. Geological Survey
This site and its many links are replete with information and resources in environmental studies, from explanations of El Nino to discussion of concerns about water resources.
Wikipedia
A free encyclopedia with millions of articles contributed collaboratively using Wiki software. Remarkable resource created by users the world over.
UNIT 1: The Global Environment: An Emerging World View
Alternative Energy Institute (AEI)
The AEI will continue to monitor the transition from today’s energy forms to the future in a “surprising journey of twists and turns.” This site is the beginning of an incredible journey.
Arctic Climate Impact Assessment
An international project of the Arctic Council and the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), to evaluate and synthesize knowledge on climate variability, climate change, and increased ultraviolet radiation and their consequences.
Earth Science Enterprise
Information about NASA’s Mission to Planet Earth program and its Science of the Earth System can be found here. Surf to learn about satellites, El Nino, and even “strategic visions” of interest to environmentalists.
Global Climate Change
JPL’s graphic-rich site discussing all aspects of climate change. A must see.
IISDnet
The International Institute for Sustainable Development, a Canadian organization, presents information through gateways entitled Business, Climate Change, Measurement and Assessment, and Natural Resources. IISD Linkages is its multimedia resource for environment and development policymakers.
National Geographic Society
Links to National Geographic’s huge archive are provided here. There is a great deal of material related to the atmosphere, the oceans, and other environmental topics.
Research and Reference (Library of Congress)
This research and reference site of the Library of Congress will lead to invaluable information on different countries. It provides links to numerous publications, bibliographies, and guides in area studies that can be of great help to environmentalists.
Solstice: Documents and Databases
In this online source for sustainable energy information, the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST) offers documents and databases on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living. The site also offers related websites, case studies, and policy issues.
United Nations
Visit this official website locator for the United Nations System of Organizations to get a sense of the scope of international environmental inquiry today. Various UN organizations concern themselves with everything from maritime law to habitat protection to agriculture.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Consult this home page of UNEP for links to critical topics of concern to environmentalists, including desertification, migratory species, and the impact of trade on the environment. The site will direct you to useful databases and global resource information.
World Resources Institute (WRI)
The World Resources Institute is committed to change for a sustainable world and believes that change in human behavior is urgently needed to halt the accelerating rate of environmental deterioration in some areas. It sponsors not only the general website above but also The Environmental Information Portal ( that provides a rich database on the interaction between human disease, pollution, and large-scale environmental, development, and demographic issues.
UNIT 2: Policy and Economy
RealClimate
RealClimate is a commentary site on climate science by working climate scientists for the interested public and journalists.
EPA
EPA’s website concerning recycling
Energy Justice Network
Advocates for “a clean energy, zero-emission, zero-waste future for all.”
NationalCenter for Electronics Recycling
This site is dedicated to the development and enhancement of a national infrastructure for the recycling of used electronics in the United States.
UNIT 3: Energy: Present and Future Problems
Alliance for Global Sustainability (AGS)
The AGS is a cooperative venture seeking solutions to today’s urgent and complex environmental problems. Research teams from four universities study large-scale, multidisciplinary environmental problems that are faced by the world’s ecosystems, economies, and societies.
Alternative Energy Institute, Inc.
On this site created by a nonprofit organization, discover how the use of conventional fuels affects the environment. Also learn about research work on new forms of energy.
Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
The U.S. government’s official site regarding energy, its use, and government policy.
Energy and the Environment: Resources for a Networked World
An extensive array of materials having to do with energy sources - both renewable and nonrenewable - as well as other topics of interest to students of the environment is found on this site.
Fuel Economy (Department of Energy)
Gas mileage (MPG), greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety information for new and used cars and trucks. Also discusses alternative fuel vehicles.
Institute for Global Communication/EcoNet
This environmentally friendly site provides links to dozens of governmental, organizational, and commercial sites having to do with energy sources. Resources address energy efficiency, renewable generating sources, global warming, and more.
Nuclear Power Introduction
Information regarding alternative energy forms can be accessed here. There is a brief introduction to nuclear power and a link to maps that show where nuclear power plants exist.
U.S. Department of Energy
Scrolling through the links provided by this Department of Energy home page will lead to information about fossil fuels and a variety of sustainable/renewable energy sources.
UNIT 4: Biosphere: Endangered Species
Endangered Species
This site provides a wealth of information on endangered species anywhere in the world. Links providing data on the causes, interesting facts, law issues, case studies, and other issues on endangered species are available.
Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth, a nonprofit organization based in the United Kingdom, pursues a number of campaigns to protect the Earth and its living creatures. This site has links to many important environmental sites, covering such broad topics as ozone depletion, soil erosion, and biodiversity.
Natural Resources Defense Council
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) uses law, science, and the support of more than 1 million members and activists to protect the planet’s wildlife, plants, water, soils, and other resources. The site provides abundant information on global issues and political responses.
Smithsonian Institution Website
Looking through this site, which will provide access to many of the enormous resources of the Smithsonian, offers a sense of the biological diversity that is threatened by humans’ unsound environmental policies and practices.
World Wildlife Federation (WWF)
This home page of the WWF leads to an extensive array of information links about endangered species, wildlife management and preservation, and more. It provides many suggestions for how to take an active part in protecting the biosphere.
UNIT 5: Resources: Land and Water
Global Climate Change
The goal of this PUCO (Public Utilities Commission of Ohio) site is to serve as a clearinghouse of information related to global climate change. Its extensive links provide an explanation of the science and chronology of global climate change, acronyms, definitions, and more.
NASA Global Climate Change site
Displays vital signs of the planet and other valuable information
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Through this home page of NOAA, you can find information about coastal issues, fisheries, climate, and more.
National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center (NOHRSC)
Flood images are available at this site of the NOHRSC, which works with the U.S. National Weather Service to track weather-related information.
Terrestrial Sciences
The Terrestrial Sciences Section (TSS) is part of the Climate and Global Dynamics (CGD) Division at the NationalCenter for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. Scientists in the section study land-atmosphere interactions, in particular surface forcing of the atmosphere, through model development, application, and observational analyses. Here, you’ll find a link to VEMAP, The Vegetation/Ecosystem Modeling and Analysis Project.
UNIT 6: The Politics of Climate Change
Earth Renewal
Listing of various excellent sites that address economic environmental policies and solutions
Global Climate Change Facts: The Truth, The Consensus, and the Skeptics
The Climate Project
The Climate Project United States is the American branch of Nobel Laureate and former Vice President Al Gore’s climate change leadership program founded in June 2006.
NASA Global Climate Change Site
Displays vital signs of the planet and other valuable information.
RealClimate
A blog for climate science with information from climate scientists. This is a one stop link for resources that people can use to get up to speed on the issue of climate change.
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