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New Mexico Waters | New Mexico's Digital Collection
3 days ago by dilibrary
"New Mexico Waters contains historical source materials about rivers, irrigation, ecology, and the economic impact of water resources on communities in New Mexico, primarily along the Rio Grande."
water
pollution
environment
environmental-studies
geography
3 days ago by dilibrary
Three Mile Island 2 Recovery and Decontamination Collection
10 days ago by dilibrary
"The Pennsylvania State University Libraries have acquired several thousand videotapes, reports, and photographs that were generated during the successful cleanup and recovery of the Three Mile Island Unit 2 (TMI-2) nuclear reactor. The materials reflect the work done during the 1979 – 1990 time period." You can read the full text of any of the reports, but only one video is available to view online (the "Clean-up Highlights Video", 24 min).
energy
environment
environmental-studies
nuclear-energy
disasters
videos
10 days ago by dilibrary
Technology Review: The Authority on the Future of Technology
12 days ago by dilibrary
"Technology Review identifies emerging technologies and analyzes their impact for technology and business leaders... Technology Review is also an invaluable resource for early adopters, the media, those in government, and anyone who needs to understand trends in technology. Technology Review is an independent media company owned by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)." (from their About Us page)
news
science
technology
politics
society
culture
american
international
energy
environment
environmental-studies
materials
medicine
business
communications
12 days ago by dilibrary
ZNet
12 days ago by dilibrary
ZNet compiles "alternative views on politics, the economy, animal rights, the environment and ecology, labor, international relations, and more." (C&RL News, January 2011)
activism
news
international
politics
economics
ecology
environment
climatechange
environmentalism
environmental-studies
women
culture
media
science
humanrights
12 days ago by dilibrary
C40 Cities Live - Blog
13 days ago by dilibrary
The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) is a network of large and engaged cities from around the world committed to implementing meaningful and sustainable climate-related actions locally that will help address climate change globally.
climatechange
climate
sustainability
cities
urban-planning
planning
environment
environmental-studies
environmentalism
policies
politics
science
13 days ago by dilibrary
Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building
architecture design environment green sustainability interior-design interiors products materials furniture decorative-arts technology energy energy-efficiency transportation environmental-studies activism
20 days ago by dilibrary
architecture design environment green sustainability interior-design interiors products materials furniture decorative-arts technology energy energy-efficiency transportation environmental-studies activism
20 days ago by dilibrary
Pacific Standard
27 days ago by dilibrary
Part of the the nonprofit organization Miller-McCune Center for Research, Media and Public Policy, "Pacific Standard provides a unique perspective and insight into the social, political, and economic forces defining the world today. With an emphasis on fact-based, research-driven content; the magazine publishes fresh, compelling articles on the global economy, environmental issues, education, and health penned by foremost journalists, scholars, and subject matter experts."
news
politics
science
technology
international
critical-thinking
culture
society
research
environmental-studies
27 days ago by dilibrary
Resource: Planet Earth
27 days ago by dilibrary
"This series presents visually spectacular tours of the seven continents as it makes connections between our solar system and Earth's oceans, climate, and mineral and energy sources."
videos
geography
climate
oceans
energy
environmental-studies
science
27 days ago by dilibrary
Resource: The Habitable Planet: A Systems Approach to Environmental Science
5 weeks ago by dilibrary
"Created by the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in association with the Harvard University Center for the Environment, this 13-part program includes an overview of the Earth's systems along with an exploration of the effects that human activities have on these systems. Each program contains interviews with scientists and other experts, and the program titles include Ecosystems, Human Population Dynamics, and Water Resources. The site also features videos, interactive lab exercises, additional visuals, an online textbook for each topic, and a helpful glossary of terms that runs from "acid rain" to "zoozanthellae." Each program is well-written and executed, and anyone looking for a bit of a refresher on these topics will find this resource most interesting." -- Internet Scout Report March 30, 2012
environment
environmental-studies
geography
science
images
research
energy
5 weeks ago by dilibrary
Learning About Renewable Energy | NREL: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
5 weeks ago by dilibrary
"The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is based in Golden, Colorado and is the "only national laboratory solely dedicated to advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies from concept to commercial application." Another aspect of NREL's work involves the creation of high-quality educational resources for those persons who would like to learn more about renewable energy. Visitors will note that the site contains five primary areas, including Renewable Energy Basics, Using Renewable Energy, and Student Resources. Under Renewable Energy Basics, visitors will find succinct summaries of renewable energy sources that include solar, wind, and biomass power. Moving on, the Using Renewable Energy area includes information designed to help different types of users, including electricity providers, farmers, homeowners, and small business owners. Finally, the Student Resources area includes materials for high school and college students, such as fact sheets on biofuels and comprehensive sites on biomass usage." -- Internet Scout Report March 30, 2012
science
environment
environmental-studies
energy
renewable-energy
sustainability
biofuels
solar
wind
5 weeks ago by dilibrary
Geological Society of America - The Nature of Science and the Scientific Method
5 weeks ago by dilibrary
"For those who haven't been in science class for some time, the scientific method may be a bit of a hazy memory... Authored by scientist Christine V. McLelland, this 9-page document 'promotes understanding of the nature of science and how the scientific method is used to advance science, focusing in particular on the Earth sciences.' The document covers topics like 'What is Science?' and breaks the scientific method down into its five primary parts." -- Internet Scout Report April 13, 2012
science
environmental-studies
geography
5 weeks ago by dilibrary
Science, Technology & Business | Library of Congress
february 2012 by dilibrary
Browse the primary source materials available on the Library of Congress website related to business, industry, science, technology, innovation, the environment, health & medicine, and transportation in the United States, from the 1800s through the 20th century.
american
history
primary-sources
multiple-eras
science
technology
environment
environmental-studies
health
transportation
february 2012 by dilibrary
Energy Map | CSTS/Ayll
december 2011 by dilibrary
Around the world, social entrepreneurs are pioneering methods to bring affordable renewable energy to these underserved customers. While they currently serve only a fraction of the existing market, the technologies and business models they are developing have the potential, if successfully scaled and replicated, to serve almost everyone.
This site is designed to help you better understand energy delivery for customers underserved by traditional markets, and the technologies and business models being used to help empower the bottom billions.
environment
environmental-studies
environmentalism
energy
sustainability
green
activism
This site is designed to help you better understand energy delivery for customers underserved by traditional markets, and the technologies and business models being used to help empower the bottom billions.
december 2011 by dilibrary
Documenting the American South: Oral Histories of the American South
december 2011 by dilibrary
"Oral Histories of the American South" is a three-year project to select, digitize and make available 500 oral history interviews gathered by the Southern Oral History Program (SOHP). These 500 are being selected from a collection of over 4,000 interviews, housed at the Southern Historical Collection, that cover a range of fascinating topics.
american
history
20th-century
civilrights
environment
environmental-studies
environmentalism
textiles
politics
women
december 2011 by dilibrary
The Living Principles | Home
october 2011 by dilibrary
"The Living Principles for Design framework is a catalyst for driving positive cultural change. It distills the four streams of sustainability – environment, people, economy, and culture – into a roadmap that is understandable, integrated, and most import
design
sustainability
inspiration
green
environment
environmental-studies
environmentalism
october 2011 by dilibrary
Environmental Management & Energy News · Environmental Leader
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september 2011 by dilibrary
research sustainability green energy energy-efficiency water government design architecture buildings construction marketing pollution climate environment environmental-studies recycling manufacturing technology science news climatechange
september 2011 by dilibrary
Sustainable Energy - Without the Hot Air: Contents | David MacKay FRS
august 2011 by dilibrary
Read MacKay's book "Sustainable Energy - Without the Hot Air" for free online
research
green
energy
energy-efficiency
environment
environmental-studies
science
technology
biofuels
sustainability
august 2011 by dilibrary
The Physical Environment: an Introduction to Physical Geography - Michael Ritter
august 2011 by dilibrary
You can read this college-level textbook online, for free.
geography
science
environment
environmental-studies
august 2011 by dilibrary
Information Bridge: DOE Scientific and Technical Information - Home Page
august 2011 by dilibrary
Find articles on energy conservation, environmental studies, computer and information technology, renewable energy, cool roofing, and much more.
research
technology
science
energy
environmental-studies
environment
august 2011 by dilibrary
GreenFILE
july 2011 by dilibrary
This online collection of articles focuses on all aspects of environmentalism and sustainability. The articles are drawn from newspapers, magazines and academic journals; there are also articles written especially for this collection. It is free to use an
research
sustainability
green
environmental-studies
environment
energy
july 2011 by dilibrary
EurekAlert! - Multimedia Gallery
july 2011 by dilibrary
EurekAlert! is an online, global news service operated by AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science). EurekAlert! provides a central place through which universities, medical centers, journals, government agencies, corporations and other o
images
science
environmental-studies
environment
energy
geography
july 2011 by dilibrary
HKS Research Administration Office
may 2011 by dilibrary
This website makes available the research of the faculty at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Topics covered include crime and criminal justice, economics, education, the environment and natural resources, housing, urban development, transportation
research
history
education
economics
government
environmental-studies
environment
ethics
housing
urban-planning
technology
politics
may 2011 by dilibrary
Green Roofs Tree of Knowledge | Browse Summaries
october 2010 by dilibrary
From GreenRoofs.org, this website contains summaries of research studies related to green roofs. Topics include materials and plants research, policy initiatives, and sociological, bio-physical and economic benefits.
environmental-studies
sustainability
green
roofs
october 2010 by dilibrary
CCSE Energy Resource Library
october 2010 by dilibrary
The California Center for Sustainable Energy has a library of books, magazines and DVDs about climate change, energy efficiency, green building, renewable energy, and transportation. By completing a borrower application form, anyone may borrow these mater
libraries
energy
green
sustainability
construction
architecture
solar
conservation
climate
environmental-studies
october 2010 by dilibrary
California Center for Sustainable Energy
october 2010 by dilibrary
The CCSE website contains information about climate change, energy efficiency, green building, renewable energy, and transportation.
energy
green
solar
sustainability
california
environmental-studies
october 2010 by dilibrary
NSF Climate Change Special Report
july 2010 by dilibrary
Information about climate change from the National Science Foundation.
climate
science
environmental-studies
green
sustainability
energy
july 2010 by dilibrary
Climate Change - To What Degree? - A Special Report
july 2010 by dilibrary
Find information on climate change from the National Science Foundation
climate
environmental-studies
green
sustainability
july 2010 by dilibrary
The Solar Decathlon - Special Report - Science Nation
july 2010 by dilibrary
This articles from the National Science Foundation describes the annual Solar Decathlon, at which teams from around the world compete to design the best solar-powered, net-zero energy house. Watch a video of the 2010 Decathlon and see picture and diagrams
energy
solar
environmental-studies
housing
houses
residential
july 2010 by dilibrary
Green Roofs - Special Report - Science Nation
july 2010 by dilibrary
This article from the National Science Foundation provides an overview of green roofs, along with a video and related links.
green
sustainability
environmental-studies
roofs
july 2010 by dilibrary
NSF.gov - Green Revolution
july 2010 by dilibrary
Information about renewal energy, green roofs, smart grids, and more from the National Science Foundation.
science
energy
green
sustainability
environmental-studies
environment
renewable-energy
videos
wind
solar
roofs
biofuels
july 2010 by dilibrary
US NSF - Earth & Environment - Research Overview
july 2010 by dilibrary
Information about environmental science, including ecosystems and climate, from the National Science Foundation.
science
environmental-studies
july 2010 by dilibrary
Explore Environmental Policy Collection: Grid View UNT Digital Library
july 2010 by dilibrary
"The Environmental Policy Collection contains a variety of open access resources that provide a balanced view on environmental issues and their potential consequences. The current focus of the collection is climate change". These articles, all available f
science
green
energy
sustainability
environmental-studies
july 2010 by dilibrary
Biofuels Information Exchange -
july 2010 by dilibrary
This website provides information about biofuels, including the latest news items, discussion forums, and research reports.
energy
biofuels
environmental-studies
july 2010 by dilibrary
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