Selected Resources for:
Environment & Sustainable Development

Web of Science   

http://0-isiknowledge.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/wos

1980- .

Web of Science is part of the ISI Web of Knowledge, a multidisciplinary bibliographic database that indexes and abstracts journals in the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences. It cumulates three databases: Arts and Humanities Citation Index, Science Citation Index Expanded and Social Sciences Citation Index. In addition to traditional author, title and keyword searches, the citation databases offer access to articles' cited references (the footnotes from authors' bibliographies). You may take a known, relevant paper and find other, more recent papers that cite it.

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Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals   

http://0-www.csa.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/htbin/dbrng.cgi?username=hoya&access=hoya202&db=avery-set-c

1934-

A comprehensive index of journal articles published worldwide from 1934 to the present on architectural design and history but coverage as well of real estate development, commercial buildings, city planning, sustainable development, environmental studies, land use, and green design.

E & E Publishing  

http://0-www.eenews.net.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/

Provides comprehensive, daily coverage of environmental and energy politics and policy. Includes articles, webcast video, and transcripts, presented under the titles Environment and Energy Daily, Onpoint, Greenwire, E&ENews PM, E&ETV news, and Land Letter.

Environment Abstracts   

http://0-www.csa.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/htbin/dbrng.cgi?username=hoya&access=hoya202&db=envabs-set-c&adv=1

Environment Abstracts (formerly LexisNexis Environmental) encompasses all aspects of the impact of people and technology on the environment and the effectiveness of remedial policies and technologies. Provides access to more than 950 journals published in the U.S. and abroad. Also covers conference papers and proceedings, special reports from international agencies, non-governmental organizations, universities, associations and private corporations. Other materials selectively indexed include significant monographs, government studies and newsletters.

GreenFILE   

http://0-search.ebscohost.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=8gh

Focuses on the relationship between human beings and the environment, with well-researched information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and more. Includes citations to scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports. Some full text documents are included.

PAIS International   

http://0-www.csa.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/htbin/dbrng.cgi?username=hoya&access=hoya202&db=pais-set-c&db=paisarc-set-c&adv=1

A subject guide to journals, books, pamphlets, and government publications relating to economics, social conditions, and international relations since 1915.

Academic Search Premier   

http://0-search.ebscohost.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=aph

1965- (varies).

Provides full text for 4,486 publications (3,718 peer-reviewed) covering academic areas of study including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies. A total of 8,224 titles are abstracted and indexed, of which 7,132 are peer-reviewed.

LexisNexis Academic   

http://0-www.lexisnexis.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/us/lnacademic

Varies by publication.

Provides access to the full text of thousands of national and international magazines, newspapers, wire services, TV and radio broadcast transcripts, web publications, and blogs. Search by General, News, Legal, Business, or People.

National Journal Group  

http://0-nationaljournal.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/

Current; some archives.

This group of databases provides very current news and analysis of politics, policy and government topics. The suite of titles consists of American Health Line, Congress Daily, Greenwire, The Hotline and Technology Daily. National Journal Group Inc.'s online sources provide briefings that are updated on a daily or weekly basis with a focus on news from Washington and Capitol Hill.

PolicyFile   

http://0-www.policyfile.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/

1990- .

Indexes otherwise hard to obtain research and publications from public policy think tanks, university research programs, research organizations, and publishers. Each item includes an abstract and, where available, access to the full-text of the report and/or the homepages and electronic mail addresses of the authoring institution.

World Resources  

http://www.wri.org/

1986 -

A publication of the World Resources Institute, each volume has a theme. Latest year in Reference, earlier years shelved on the fourth floor.

Location: Ref. HC 10 .W827

AAAS Atlas of Population and Environment  

Maps and essays discuss the interrelationship between population and environmental issues. Topics covered include natural resources, land use, pollution, ecosystems, and biodiversity.

Location: Ref. HB 849.415 .H374 2000

Atlas of the Biosphere  

http://www.sage.wisc.edu/atlas/

Maps illustrate human impacts, land use, ecosystems, and water resources. Schematics show the carbon cycle, Integrated Biosphere Simulator (IBIS), nitrogen cycle, ozone in the atmosphere, radiation budget, the rock cycle, and the water cycle.

Dictionary of Environment and Conservation  

http://0-www.oxfordreference.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/views/BOOK_SEARCH.html?book=t244

Definitions of terms from all aspects, social and scientific, of environmental science and conservation.

Location: Science Ref. GE 10 .P375 2007

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Environmental Science  

http://0-site.ebrary.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/lib/georgetown/Doc?id=10152901

Definitions of terms in environmental science and related fields.

Location: Ref. GE 10 .M378 2003

Conservation Directory  

Lists U.S. and state government agencies, international, national, regional organizations and commissions, international government agencies and non-governmental organizations from around the world.

Location: Ref. S 920 .C64 2000

National Environmental Directory  

http://www.environmentaldirectory.net/

A directory of more than 13,000 organizations in the United States concerned with environmental issues and environmental education. Search by keyword, browse by category, or search by geographic location.

Washington Information Directory  

An annual compilation of federal agencies and non-profit organizations on a wide variety of issues. Also available within CQ Political Reference Suite

Location: Ref. Desk F 192.3 .W33

Guide to Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy  

Defines terms and presents philosophies, policies, models, and analyses of global environmental and developmental issues.

Location: Ref. HC 79 .E5 G85 2001

Yearbook of International Co-operation on Environment and Development  

Provides updates on international agreements on environment and development, essays on the effectiveness of protocols and conventions, and lists intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and their activities.

Location: Ref. HC 79. E5 G69

GEORGE   

http://catalog.library.georgetown.edu/

Check for books on your topic in GEORGE, the library's catalog. Search by keyword, author, title, or subject heading. To find a book by topic, search by Library of Congress Subject Headings, keywords, or try looking up a title you know and click on "Find Similar Items" to search by the subject headings listed in the book's catalog record.

WRLC Catalog  

http://catalog.wrlc.org/

The catalog of the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC): George Washington, American, Catholic, George Mason, Gallaudet, and Marymount Universities, the University of the District of Columbia, and Georgetown University. Georgetown students may borrow directly from WRLC libraries or request items via the WRLC Catalog.

EarthTrends: the Environmental Information Portal  

http://earthtrends.wri.org/

The World Resources Institute has organized resources in ten topic areas, providing tables, country profiles, maps, articles, and a searchable database of statistics.

Statistical Abstract of the United States  

http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/

1879-

A well indexed, comprehensive collection of statistics in tabular format. Includes basic statistics for a wide range of economic indicators. The index leads to specific table numbers. Each table lists the source of the statistics for further reference.

Location: Ref. Desk HA 202

UNdata  

http://data.un.org/

1970- .

Over 300 sets of economic, social, and financial statistics from a wide assortment of United Nations agencies and other international organizations. Most data are available in time series from 1970 or 1980 to the present. (Statistics for some items lag by several years.)

WDI Online  

http://0-ddp-ext.worldbank.org.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/ext/DDPQQ/member.do?method=getMembers&userid=1&queryId=6

1960- .

Comparable data collected by the World Bank to measure development outcomes. Includes over 500 indicators and covers 152 countries.

Location: HC 59 .W62

United States Environmental Protection Agency  

http://www.epa.gov/

Information about Agency history, mission, projects, laws and regulations, budget, publications, news, and more.

Global Environment Outlook  

http://www.unep.org/geo/

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report on environmental and sustainable development issues. The report presents data, analysis, forecasts, and policy responses. Data sets may be downloaded in various formats.

UNEP.Net - Environment Network  

http://www.unep.net/

"UNEP.Net (United Nations Environment Programme) delivers authoritative environmental information from a broad range of information and data providers committed to making their information freely available to the whole spectrum of users of environmental information."

Congressional Research Digital Collection  

http://0-web.lexis-nexis.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/congcomp/form/cong/s_pubadvanced.html

1830- .

A subset of LexisNexis Congressional, find here the full text of Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports since 1916 and selected full text of committee prints since 1830. The Congressional Research Service produces nonpartisan research reports from its research divisions in American law, domestic social policy, foreign affairs, defense and trade, government and finance, knowledge services, and resources, science and industry. Committee prints include research papers, reports, rules and calendars, transcripts of markup sessions, and legislative descriptions and analyses.

LexisNexis Congressional  

http://0-web.lexis-nexis.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/congcomp

LexisNexis Congressional is the primary source for electronic government documents such as hearings, committee prints, CRS reports, legislative histories, the Congressional Record, federal regulations, and the U.S. Congressional Serial Set. Many documents are in full text and cover the years 1789 to the present; others are citations that are available in full text in print or microform in the library.

Columbia Earthscape: an Online Resource to the Global Environment  

http://www.earthscape.org/

Links to papers and conferences, data sets, Web sites and more.

CQ Researcher  

http://0-library.cqpress.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/cqresearcher/

Publishes 12,000-word reports covering the most current and controversial issues of the day with complete summaries, insight into all sides of the issues, bibliographies and more on a weekly basis. Includes all CQ Researcher reports published since 1991.

Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)  

http://www.ciesin.org/

A Center within Columbia University's Earth Institute, the CIESIN website provides access to data sets and maps, e.g., the Environmental Sustainability Index, the Global Rural Urban Mapping Project, Stratospheric Ozone and Human Health, and others.

European Environmental Agency  

http://www.eea.eu.int/

Like the U.S. EPA, the EEA is the official environmental agency of the European Union. The web site provides documents, news, links to other sites and more.

World Bank: Environment  

http://www.worldbank.org/environment/

Information on the Bank's work on pollution management. "Emphasizes integrated environmental management, rather than just pollution control -- using a broad mix of incentives and pressures to achieve sustainable environmental improvements."

National Library for the Environment  

http://www.cnie.org/nle/

Includes over 1300 Congressional Research Service Reports dealing with environmental issues.

State of the Nation's Ecosystems  

http://www.heinzctr.org/ecosystems/

Prepared by the Heinz Center for Science, Economics and the Environment, the report describes the status of U.S. environmental resources.

State of the World  

A yearly publication which reports progress in environmental, energy, health, and population problems of the world. Essays cover various topics and include statistics and bibliographies. Note: Earlier years available in stacks, back to 1984. The Worldwatch Institute also publishes Vital Signs, which traces positive and negative trends affecting quality of life (Ref. HC 79 .E5 B76).

Location: Ref. HC 59 .S734

World Development Reports  

http://econ.worldbank.org/wdr/

1998/1999- .

This key World Bank publication offers recent statistics and narrative on topics relating to developing countries. Latest print version is at the Reference Desk HC 59 .W6; earlier years (back to 1978) in stacks at HC 59. W6.

Location: Ref. Desk HC 59 .W6; 1978 - in stacks.

RefWorks  

http://0-www.refworks.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/refworks

RefWorks is an online research management, writing, and collaboration tool designed to help researchers gather, manage, store, and share information and generate citations and bibliographies.