Websites - SCI410 - Environmental Science: Global Climate Change

Science Search Engines

Although you can try searching Google for your topic, you will probably find the following web search engines provide more relevant and accurate results.

Science.gov
A science gateway portal to searching federally funded scientific research. Contains published and current scientific projects.

Media / Video

Freshwater and Marine Image Bank
A digital repository of freshwater and marine images developed by the University of Washington.
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Contains an extensive list of other digital image sites.
Nova Videos
The NOVA series has hundreds of videos in various topics in the Natural Sciences. Use the search box to find relevant material.

Basic Science

Basic science and original research can be tracked by various means. Here is an initial list of websites to begin your research.

U.S. EPA
Concise source for climate change indicators and U.S. government policy and issues.
United Nations Environment Programme
The United Nations Environment Programme is the voice for the environment within the United Nations system. UNEP promotes the wise use and sustainable development of the global environment.
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Take a look at the UNEP Yearbooks to see emerging issues on global climate over time.
Global Climate Change
NASA looks at global climate change and tracks the planet's vital signs.
IPCC
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is the leading international body for the assessment of climate change.
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Contains reports, technical papers, and supporting data for the world community.
World Resources Institute
An international think tank dedicated to finding solutions to issues concerning the environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being.
C2ES
The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions is the successor to the PEW Center on Global Climate Change. "The C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to advance strong policy and action to address the twin challenges of energy and climate change."
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A think tank with an easily accessible publications library.
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University
The Division of Ocean and Climate Physics is just one academic department at Columbia looking at climate change.

FEDERAL Websites

EPA Power Profiler
Determine the air emissions impact of the electricity you use.
NASA
NASA takes on climate change and tracks the 'vital signs' of our biosphere.
NOAA Research
The primary provider of climate science, data, tools, and information for the U.S. government and many stakeholders.
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Notice the "Climate" tab on the home page.
U.S. DOE Office of Policy and International Affairs
DOE-related aspects of climate change, technical programs, policies, and initiatives are found here.
U. S. Global Change Research Program
A single website that consolidates the research and data of thirteen federal agencies into one fully visualized portal.

Massachusetts State websites

Climate and Health

NEWS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

World Health Organization
The WHO considers climate change a health problem. See how they support this by exploring the site.
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC has produced a Climate and Health bibliography. Make sure to peruse the sources found here.
Environmental Health News

Other Websites to check out

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SCI410 - Environmental Science: Global Climate Change: Websites