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Encyclopedias


Encyclopedia of Environment and Society
This 5 vol. set explores the social aspects of human ecology as they pertain to the environment. It includes bibliographical references and an index.
CALL NUMBER: [Ref]HM856 .E53 2007


Macmillan Encyclopedia of the Environment
This 6 vol. set provides basic information about such topics as minerals, energy resources, pollution, soils and erosion, wildlife and extinction, agriculture, the ocean, wilderness, hazardous wastes, population, environmental laws, ecology and evolution. It includes bibliographical references and an index.
CALL NUMBER: [Ref]GE10 .M33 1997

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Subject Dictionaries


The facts on file dictionary of environmental science
Part of the Facts on File Science series, this volume provides definitions and statistical data for environmental engineering and science issues.
CALL NUMBER: [Ref] TD9 .W95 2007

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Handbooks


The little green handbook : seven trends shaping the future of our planet
"Provides a definitive overview of the environmental problems and challenges confronting the planet due to the rapidly expanding human population, an analysis of the social and political repercussions of these critical global trends, and a close up look at the scientific and technological advances that hold the potential to provide for a sustainable future."
CALL NUMBER: GE140 .N542 2006

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World Resources: a report by the World Resources Institute and the International Institute for Environment and Development
This annual is issued by the World Resources Institute in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme and teh United Nations Development Program.
CALL NUMBER: [Ref] HC10 .W827 2000-01; [q] HC10 .W827 1990-95


OECD Factbook 2007: Economic, Environmental and Social Statistics.
Published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, this annual is a reliable source for economic, environmental and social indicators and statistics.
CALL NUMBER: [Ref} HC59.15 .022 2007


The UNEP Large Marine Ecosystems report
Published by the United Nations Environment Programme, this resouce offers the most up to date data available on the perspectives on changing conditions in LMEs of the world's regional seas.
CALL NUMBER: [Ref] GC1018.U55 2008


Atlas of Global Development
Using both maps and statistical references, this volume explores the classification of global economies by the World Bank in relation to education, health, and the environment.
CALL NUMBER: [Ref] G1046 .G1 A85 2009

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Georgetown Environmental Law and Policy Institute
http://www.law.georgetown.edu/gelpi/
"The mission of the Georgetown Environmental Law & Policy Institute (GELPI) is to conduct research and education on legal and policy issues relating to protection of the environment and conservation of natural resources."

National Council for Science and Environment
http://ncseonline.org/NLE/CRs/
"The NLE currently posts 2132 CRS Reports on environmental and related topics. The Congressional Research Service (CRS), part of the Library of Congress, prepares its reports for the U.S. Congress."

Environmental Law Institute
http://www.eli.org/
"The Institute's mission is to advance environmental protection by improving environmental law, policy, and management."

Global Environment Facility
http://www.gefweb.org/
"The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a global partnership among 178 countries, international institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. It provides grants for projects related to six focal areas: biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants."

United States Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/
"EPA leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment."

UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Division for Sustainable Development
http://www.un.org/esa/dsd/index.shtml
The Division for Sustainable Development (DSD) provides leadership and is an authoritative source of expertise within the United Nations system on sustainable development. It promotes sustainable development as the substantive secretariat to the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) and through technical cooperation and capacity building at international, regional and national levels.

Smart Communities Network, Creating Energy Smart Communities
http://www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/
"We offer great resources, tools, links to articles and publications, and community success stories on a variety of topics from Community Energy, to Green Development, to Sustainable Business."

American Academy of Environmental Engineers
http://www.aaee.net/
"The American Academy of Environmental Engineers is dedicated to excellence in the practice of environmental engineering to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare to enable humankind to co-exist in harmony with nature."

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Science Daily: Environmental Science News
http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/earth_climate/environmental_science/
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Environment - The New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/science/earth/
Green Technology and Environmental News