Environmental Science: Web Sites
Nature Archive
Electronic Archive for the journal Nature from 1869 to the present. Subject Category back to 2010 and Article Category back to 2009.
Blogs
- Science SeekerCollects posts from science blogs worldwide
Websites
- Carbon Footprint Calculatorfrom the Nature Conservancy, calculate usage of energy, in our homes, our travel, the food we eat, and what we buy and throw away, and ways to limit our impact.
- Conservation Science InstituteMission: To provide quality science for the recovery of ecosystems. Includes alternative energy sources.
- Cousteau SocietyAn interactve site that educates the public about natrual ecosystems.
- Environmental Defense FundInformation on endangered species, rainforests and recycling.
- Environmental News Networkonline newspaper with news stories, in-depth accounts, press releases.
- Environmental Protection Agencylink to U.S. government agency.
- Global Development Research Center- Urban Environmental ManagementLooks at urban environments and creating sustainable ecosystems.
- Low Impact LivingComprehensive source of environmental service providers and tips for reducing your environmental impact. Includes impact calculator.
- National Audubon Society - Audubon in ActionA resource on environmental, conservation, and habitat issues, with links.
- National Council for Science and the EnvironmentCongressional Research service reports on the Environment, prepared for U.S. Congress.
- The Nature ConservancyInternational nonprofit organization committed to preserving biological diversity by protecting natural lands and the life they harbor.
- Pew Center on Global Climate Changeaccess to many reports on climate change debate
- Science.gov : USA.gov for Science - Government Science Portalsearches over 36 databases and 1,850 selected websites, offering 200 million pages of authoritative U.S. government science information.
- U.S. Dept. of Energyexamines prices and trends in energy, statistics, and FAQs.
- US Environmental Protection Agency-National Emissions InventoryDiscover environmental facts about Carroll County. Information on pollution, superfund sites, watersheds, environmental violations, air quality, ozone, daily ultraviolet index forecasts, toxic chemicals, etc.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - SpeciesSections on Endangered species, Birds, Invasive species, Pollinators, Image Library, Fact Sheets.
- United States Geological Surveyunbiased, multi-disciplinary science organization that focuses on biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, and water, we are dedicated to the timely, relevant, and impartial study of the landscape, our natural resources, & natural hazards.
- Worldwatch Instituteresearch group providing information on environmental and other trends. Their goal is "an environmentally and socially just society.
Maryland Links
- Chesapeake Bay Trustpromotes public awareness and participation in the protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
- Eyes on the Bayfrom Maryland DNR, water quality data from continuous monitoring stations.
Streaming Video
- Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Streaming video both full-length and in segments on a variety of science topics. You may need your full Carroll CC email address and password to get into these off-campus.