LibGuides: Science: Environmental Science

Library Catalogs

WMA Library Catalog
Find books and other materials in the Athenaeum.
CW/MARS
Search CW/MARS for books and videos in the State of Massachusetts that can be requested through interlibrary loan.
WorldCat
Search WorldCat for books worldwide that can be requested through interlibrary loan. WorldCat is good for more academic titles/subjects.

Databases

Academic OneFile (Gale) This link opens in a new window
A good place to start. Covers a broad range of subjects.
Academic OneFile Select (Gale) This link opens in a new window
A good place to start. Covers a broad range of subjects.
Agriculture (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Britannica High School Edition This link opens in a new window
Environmental Studies & Policy (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Gardening & Horticulture (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
General OneFile (Gale) This link opens in a new window
A good place to start. Covers a broad range of subjects.
Global Issues (Gale in Context) This link opens in a new window
A good place to start for current issues and events in the news worldwide.
Issues & Controversies This link opens in a new window
Articles and information presenting a range of opinions and points-of-view on current events and controversial issues.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
JSTOR is an archive of digitized journals, magazines, and books on scholarly topics going back, in some cases, to the 1700's. It does not contain the most recent 3-5 years of articles, so search JSTOR in addition to the databases with up to date content.
Kanopy This link opens in a new window
Kanopy is a streaming video service that includes educational videos, documentaries, independent films, foreign films, and classic films in an array of languages. There is usually a curated collection of films and documentaries on current issues on the homepage. Kanopy is available for classroom, homework and leisure use.
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context) This link opens in a new window
Use this database to get several viewpoints on current and controversial issues.
Reference Shelf This link opens in a new window
E-books on current events and social issues. Includes a yearly volume of Representative American Speeches.
Science (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Covers a broad range of STEM topics.
Science (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
Covers a broad range of STEM topics.

Selected Websites

Bugwood - Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health
Their mission is "to serve a lead role in development, consolidation and dissemination of information and programs focused on invasive species, forest health, natural resource and agricultural management through technology development, program implementation, training, applied research and public awareness at the state, regional, national and international levels."
CABI - Invasive Species Compendium
Detailed coverage of invasive species threatening livelihoods and the environment worldwide.
Commercial Fisheries Statistics
Statistics for U.S. fisheries, including commercial landings, and foreign trade.
Green Building Information Gateway
Find green building projects and more. GBIG is organized around activities (projects at or within a building), buildings, places, strategies and collections. Users can navigate the site through these main areas, browse featured content, or simply search using keywords.
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
The world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization, with more than 1,200 member organizations including 200+ government and 900+ non-government organizations. They publish the Red List of Threatened Species.
Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game
State governmental site. Contains information on species, regulations, jobs, e.g., GIS atlas of the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species program.
Massachusetts Herpetological Atlas Project
Distribution maps, natural history information and photographs for 45 native species of amphibians and reptiles in Massachusetts. Data collected 1992-1998, but new data may be submitted.
National (U.S.) Renewable Energy Laboratory
Primary U.S. governmental laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. NREL's mission and strategy are focused on advancing the U.S. Department of Energy's and our nation's energy goals.
Office of Protected Resources - NOAA Fisheries
NOAA's Office of Protected Resources works to conserve, protect, and recover species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) in conjunction with our Regional Offices, Science Centers, and various partners.
UMASS Amherst Natural History Collections
More than 300,000 specimens of mammals, birds, invertebrates, plants, fishes, reptiles and amphibians. Resources used in undergraduate education at UMass.