LibGuides: Environmental Studies Resource Guide: Additional Resources

Climate Resources

Climate Stripes
Find your city or state climate stripe and see how temperatures have changed over time.
Deforestation
Understanding the effects of deforestation.
IPCC
The Intergovermental Panel on Climate Change offers valuable information, data, and news on all things regarding climate change.
NOAA Climate Info
Stay up-to-date on the latest climate news from NOAA.
United Nations Climate Info
Browse the UN's site for information about climate change, including news from COP26.
US Climate Resilience Toolkit
Tools and information for understanding the challenges of climate change and how to best meet them.

Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy: Clean Facts
Information and facts from the National Resource Defense Council about different types of renewable energy.
Renewable Energy Explained
Explore the sources from the US Energy Information Administration for information and facts about renewable energy.

Human Population

Native Land Map
Browse this useful tool to learn which indigenous nations lands you are living on.
World Population Clock
Take a look at the live world population clock or see population numbers by country.

Agriculture

EPA-Colony Collapse Disorder
Information from the EPA about CCD.
EPA-Pesticides
Learn about pesticides, how they impact nature and the public, and ways they are regulated.
Permaculture
Learn about what permaculture is, and explore the resources available through the Permaculture Research Institute.
Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative International has useful information about regenerative agriculture as well as resources and videos to help others learn more.
USDA Soil Survey
Soil information from the US Department of Agriculture.

Air Quality

Learn what the air quality is where you live using U.S. government locator tools.

EPA Air Pollutants
This page is a wealth of resources for understanding different types of air pollutants, such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxide, and carbon monoxide.
NOAA CO2 Monitoring
NOAA keeps track of the monthly average carbon monoxide levels measured at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii.
Purple Air
Check the air quality in your area.
Weather Underground
Weather Underground is a great source for all types of weather information.

Earth Science

Biomes of the World
Information from Arizona State University about the different biomes.
Virtual Biomes
Explore different biomes using virtual reality, prepared from Arizona State University.

Image: Arizona State University Ask A Biologist

USGS Earth Science
Valuable information from the USGS about Geology, volcanology, and tectonic activity.

Watersheds

Watersheds are areas of land that drains all water into the same location such as a river, lake, or bay. They consist of different forms of surface water (lakes, streams, wetlands, etc.), as well as groundwater. Some watersheds cover large areas of land while others are quite small. Explore the links below to learn more about watersheds, as well as the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay Watersheds.

River Runner
Track how how water flows in the US. Use the map to select a location and follow the path a raindrop would take along its watershed.
Potomac River Basin
Learn more about the Potomac River Watershed.
Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Information from the USDA about the largest estuary in North America.
Groundwater
Facts and info from the USGS.
Aquifers and Groundwater
Explore the resources from the USGS about aquifers and groundwater.

Water Quality

Antietam Creek Near Sharpsburg Water Measuring Station
Antietam Creek Near Waynesboro Water Measuring Station
EPA Municipal Wastewater
Information from the EPA about wastewater treatment facilities.
USGS Tour a Wastewater Treatment Plant
Walk through the process of a wastewater treatment plant, courtesy of the USGS.
Water Pollution Facts and Info
A useful resource from the National Resource Defense Council about water pollution including: types, causes, and effects of water pollution.

Flora and Fauna

Invasive Species List
Information from the US Department of Agriculture.
US Fish and Wildlife Services
Explore the FWS Endangered Species page for news about endangered species, the ESA Act, and to find info about endangered species by state.
WWF Endangered Species List
Endangered Species List collected from the World Wildlife Fund.

iNaturalist
See what people are finding in nature around HCC, or post your own observations!
What Tree Is That?
Use this helpful tool to help identify different species of trees.
Natural Tree Benefit Calculator
This tool helps you estimate individual tree benefits in terms of carbon dioxide, air pollution, stormwater impacts and energy savings

Environmental Studies Resource Guide: Additional Resources

Additional Environmental Studies Resources

Explore the resources on this page for more information regarding climate change, environmental issues and biodiversity.