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Key Resources in Environmental Science
You can also search URSUS for environmental science-specific encyclopedias and handbooks, many of which are accessible online! A few examples are below, but there are many more.
Encyclopedia of World Environmental History
Encyclopedia of Estuaries
Below are a few of the "top" journals in environmental science by the number of times their articles have been cited. To see many more journals in environmental science, including sub-specializations, see our Journals by Title page and select "Earth & Environmental Sciences" from the subject drop-down. On the results page a variety of environmental sub-disciplines are listed.
Trends in Ecology & Evolution
Frotiers in Ecology & the Environment
Environmental Health Perspectives
Below are just a few of our databases useful for environmental science research. For more databases with environmental sciences content, check out our Databases A-Z page and select "Environmental Science" from the drop-down.
Includes journal articles, books, series, and materials in many non-print formats on agricultural and nutritional related topics from U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library. 1970-present.
Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts:ASFA
Index to journal articles, conference papers, books, monographs, theses, technical reports, and non-conventional literature covering all aspects of marine, brackish, and freshwater environments. International in scope.
Information on all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done at each level to minimize these effects.
Center for Invasive Species & Ecosystem Health
Information on invasive species, forest health, natural resource and agricultural management. Includes the Invasive Plant Atlas.
Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
HSDB is a toxicology database that focuses on the toxicology of potentially hazardous chemicals. It provides information on human exposure, industrial hygiene, emergency handling procedures, environmental fate, regulatory requirements, nanomaterials, and related areas
International body for assessing the science related to climate change. Provides policymakers with regular assessments of the scientific basis of climate change, its impacts and future risks, and options for adaptation and mitigation.
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Lists conservation status of every species.
National Centers for Environmental Information
Provides public access to U.S. climate data.
Information about pollution problems and toxic chemicals in any locality (enter your zip code to try it out!)
A wealth of environmental information can be found in the reports and publications of government agencies. Visit the sites below to search for publications. You can search across many government agencies in one place with MetaLib.
EPA's Report on the Environment
Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Maine Department of Conservation and Forestry (DCAF)
Office of Scientific & Technical Information (DOE)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory Publications
National Service Center for Environmental Publications (EPA)
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
Environmental Science Research News Feed
Environmental Science Careers Highlights
Environmental Science Librarian
*Data Analytics
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TAH 340: Green Meetings / Conference Management
URL: https://libguides.usm.maine.edu/environmental
Subjects: Environmental Science