Environmental Science & Studies Subject Gateway
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Article Databases (13 items)
Use these searching tools to identify articles in journals, newspapers, and other sources. All the databases provide citations to the material, many provide abstracts and many provide access to the full-text of the articles.
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All links below lead to external sites.
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Academic Search [Ebsco]
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BioOne
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PrimateLit
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Encyclopedia of the Earth
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Sage Reference Online
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WINDandSEA: The Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Internet Guide
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Web Sites (33 items)
All links below lead to external sites.
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AgNIC
- A discipline-specific distributed network of agricultural information on the Internet, sponsored by the National Agricultural Library.
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Air Toxics Website
- Provides basic facts about toxic air pollution, fact sheets on the
health effects of specific pollutants, and information about state and local efforts to reduce
toxic air pollution.
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AIRData
- Provides access to air pollution data for the United States,
standard maps, custom reports, and contact information.
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American Solar Energy Society
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American Wind Energy Association
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Department of Energy Information Bridge
- Provides free, convenient, and quick access to full-text DOE research and development reports in energy and
environmental sciences.
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EarthTrends: Environmental Information
- From the World Resources Institute, this website consists of a variety of resources concerning environmental information, including a searchable database of statistical information, maps, country profiles, and data tables. A free registration is required if you wish to view more than three different content areas of the site per week.
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Endangered Species Program
- Includes information on the Endangered Species Act, recovery reports, fact sheets, regional species recovery information, and recovery plans.
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Energy Citations Database
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Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology
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International Solar Energy Society
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NASA Global Change Master Directory
- A comprehensive source of Earth science data and services,
with broad coverage of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, oceans, solid earth, and biosphere.
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National Audubon Society
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National Climatic Data Center
- The NCDC is responsible for data management activities in support
of meteorological data and climatological information.
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National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE)
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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
- Includes information on environmental health topics, NIEHS research and programs, contracts and grants, career information, lists of relevant databases, and news.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Provides research and information to describe and predict changes
in the Earth's environment, and manage the Nation's coastal and marine resources.
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National Park Service
- Central page for Park Service programs in support of history, air
pollution, and environmental preservation.
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National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP)
- A searchable gateway for freely available EPA publications.
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National Weather Service
- The NWS provides weather forecasts, long-range forecasts, and
warnings for the protection of life and property in the United States.
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Office of Scientific & Technical Information
- From the US Department of Energy, this site houses a collection of databases through Science Accelerator for locating DOE pre-prints, reports, patents, conference proceedings and more.
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President's Council on Environmental Quality
- Provides information on pollution, energy, climate change, and environmental news and policies.
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Science.gov: Environment and Environmental Quality
- Provides a list of government websites and databases relating to the environment. Choose a narrower topic like Air Quality or Pollution Prevention, browse the alphabetical list, or use the search box to find information from all of the Science.gov sites.
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Smithsonian National Zoo
- This site includes biological research information through online
research reports and electronic newsletters.
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Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Databases
- Provides databases and websites containing information on the STRI in Panama. Search the Map Library, find information on animal and plant species, and learn about the STRI programs.
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Society of Environmental Journalists
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Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
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Terms of Environment (Online Dictionary)
- Online glossary of terms used in environmental management and regulation.
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Toxics Release Inventory
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more than 650 toxic chemicals, including state fact sheets and other regional data on hazardous chemicals.
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U.S. Energy Information Administration
- This site contains energy data and analyses that enhance
understanding of energy issues, acquired independently of the Department of Energy.
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USGS Biological Resource Discipline
- Research directory and publications in support of resource conservation
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Women's Environmental Council
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World Energy Council
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Selected Journals (19 items)
Off-campus access to these resources will require you to validate with your 14-digit library bar code.
It's the number printed on your TU OneCard.
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All links below lead to external sites.
To identify other journals available at Cook Library, you may search our list of print and electronic journals.
Subject Guide: Environmental Science & Studies / Albert S. Cook Library
http://cooklibrary.towson.edu/getResourcesBySubject.cfm?subjectID=23
Last revised:
September 15, 2009






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