Resources for Research in Environmental Science
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Research via OSU Library databases Web Search Tools Air Endangered Species Environmental Quality Global Warming Laws and Regulations Maps News Policy Prevention, Compliance, etc. Sustainable Development Technical Reports Test Methods Toxicology Water U.S. EPA and Publications Other Federal Agencies

Research via OSU Library Databases Require login from off-campus Academic Search Elite Full-text • General, multidisciplinary database for scholarly research. • Full text for more than 2,000 serials, including more than 1,500 peer-reviewed journals. Offers information in nearly every area of academic study including computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, medical sciences. • Coverage: 1984 - present. Full-text coverage: 1990 - present. Updated daily. Biological Abstracts Full-text • Biological Abstracts produced by BIOSIS indexes a "complete collection of bibliographic references covering every life science discipline." • Select Major Concepts tab at the top and select Environmental Sciences (DE "Environmental Sciences") to limit search to this area. • Coverage: 1969 - present. Updated quarterly. BioOne Abstracts and Indexes Full-text • BioOne is a database from Cambridge Scientific that indexes high-impact bioscience research journals in the area of biological, ecological and environmental sciences. See BioOne for more information. • Search BioOne or Natural Sciences journals. • Search results are organized by publication type: Journals, Peer-reviewed journals, Conferences, Books, etc. • Coverage: 1998 - present. Updated monthly. CAB Abstracts Abstracts • Comprehensive source of international research information in agriculture, forestry, resource management and conservation, animal health, and related bio-science fields. • Includes abstracts for journal articles, academic books, published theses, conference proceedings, bulletins, monographs, and technical reports. • Coverage: 1910 - present. Updated monthly. Fish and Fisheries Worldwide Abstracts • Includes close to 500,000 citations and some abstracts on all aspects of ichthyology, fisheries, and related aspects of aquaculture. • Major topics include culture and propagation, limnology and oceanography, genetics and behavior, natural history, parasites, diseases, habitat management, fish processing/marketing, general research, and fisheries management. • Provides thorough coverage of thousands of journal articles, books, monographs, pamphlets, conference proceedings, symposia, government reports, theses, dissertations, and scientific periodicals • Coverage: 1971 - present. Updated quarterly. Science Direct Full-text with some citations • Access to 1800 electronic titles in the area of science, technology and medicine. • Search by subject area "Environmental Science." Search by keyword or browse journal listing. • Coverage varies by journal from 1993 - present. Updated daily. Science.gov Full-text • Gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. Government agencies, including research and development results. • Search by topic: Biology and Nature, Environment and Environmental Quality, Natural Resources and Conservation, etc. • Coverage varies by agency. Updated daily. TOXNET: Toxicology Data Network • Databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases. • Managed by the National Library of Medicine's (NLM) Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program (TEHIP). • Search all databases or select the database to search: ChemIDplus HSDB® (Hazardous Substances Data Bank) TOXLINE CCRIS (Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System) DART® (Development and Reproductive Toxicology) GENE-TOX (Genetic Toxicology) IRIS ITER TRI (Toxic Chemical Release Inventory) Haz-Map Household Products TOXMAP Water Resources Abstracts Abstracts • Provides summaries of the world's technical and scientific literature on water-related topics covering the characteristics, conservation, control, pollution, treatment, use and management of water resources. • Coverage of topics includes: groundwater, lakes, estuaries, erosion and sedimentation, water supply and conservation, desalination, water yield improvement, water quantity management and control, watershed protection, water quality management, water resources planning, water law, engineering works and hydraulics. • Search Water Resources Abstracts or Natural Sciences journals. • Search results are organized by publication type: Journals, Peer-reviewed journals, Conferences, Books, etc. • Until 1994 produced by the U.S. Geological Survey. Now via Cambridge Scientific. • Coverage: 1967 - present. Updated monthly. Web of Science Full-text • Provides seamless access to current and retrospective multidisciplinary information from approximately 8,500 of the most prestigious, high impact research journals in the world. • Databases include CAB Abstracts, Food Science and Technology Abstracts, Medline. • Includes Science Citation Index Expanded from 1900 - present. • Coverage: 1900 - present. Updated monthly. Wildlife and Ecology Studies Worldwide Abstracts • World's largest index to literature on wild mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians with a global perspective - over 673,630 bibliographic records. • Includes taxonomic and geographic identifiers • Coverage: 1935 and earlier - present. Updated monthly. Zoological Record Abstracts • Extensive coverage of world's zoological and animal science literature, covering all research from biochemistry to veterinary medicine. • References from over 4,500 international serial publications, plus books, meetings, reviews and other non serial literature from over 100 countries. • Recognized as the "unofficial register" for taxonomy and systematics, but other topics are also given comprehensive treatment using indexing in both controlled- and natural-language format. • Includes taxonomic and geographic identifiers • Coverage: 1910 - present. Updated monthly. Top of Page Web Search Tools Environment, Energy, and Agriculture via USA.gov Resources on weather, energy, fuel efficiency, agriculture, and more. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Search by Popular Topic Air Clean Air Act Air and Radiation via U.S. EPA Top of Page Environmental Quality Council on Environmental Quality, Executive Office of the President of the U.S. Scorecard, the Pollution Information Site An environmental information service provided by Environmental Defense. Includes Air Pollutants, Chemical Releases, Find Your Community, etc. Top of Page Global Warming Global Climate Change via NOAA Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change U.S. Global Change Research Program Coordinates and integrates federal research on changes in the global environment and their implications for society. Top of Page Laws and Regulations Laws and Regulations Access to environmental laws and regulations via the EPA Web site.    See also   Thomas   Proquest Congressional Requires login from off-campus Top of Page Libraries EPA National Library Network Program Links to all EPA Libraries (Headquarters, Regional, Laboratories), etc. Top of Page Maps EnviroMapper, via U.S. EPA Map data from various EPA databases. Top of Page News EnviroLink Click on 'Government' under 'EnviroLink Library,' then search A-Z. Top of Page Policy Council on Environmental Quality, Executive Office of the President of the U.S. National Council for Science and the Environment Non-profit organization working since 1990 to improve the scientific basis for environmental decision-making. World Resources Institute See "EarthTrends: The Environmental Information Portal." Provides the most comprehensive, current data, maps, articles and country profiles about the environment and sustainable development. Top of Page Prevention, Compliance, etc. EnviroSense Provides a single repository for pollution prevention, compliance assurance, and enforcement information and data bases. Via U.S. EPA. Includes a search feature. Environmental Professional's Homepage Information for environmental consultants and remediation professionals. Top of Page Sustainable Development Environmental Sustainability Index • Measure of overall progress towards environmental sustainability, developed for 122 countries • 2005 Environmental Sustainability Index and Report available. Smart Growth Online Development information that serves economy, community, environment. Sustainable Communities Online Linking citizens to resources and one another to create healthy, vital, sustainable communities. United National Environment Programme Top of Page Technical Reports Department of Energy, Office of Scientific and Technical Information   DOE Information Bridge     Access to full-text DOE research and development reports in physics, chemistry, materials, biology, environmental sciences, energy technologies, engineering, computer and information science, renewable energy, and other topics. National Techical Information Service The official resource for locating government-sponsored U.S. and worldwide scientific, technical, engineering, and business-related information.   Technical reports search Search publications by title and topic, 1964- . Records include summaries. National Service Center for Environmental Publications Resource for EPA digital publications Top of Page Test Methods Environmental Test Methods and Guidelines, via U.S. EPA Top of Page Toxicology National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Research on environment-related disease.   Environmental Health Perspectives monthly journal of peer-reviewed research and news on the impact of the environment on human health. Environmental Health and Toxicology, via National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health Search TOXNET databases by subject area. Toxics Release Inventory: Community-Right-to-Know The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), published by the U.S. EPA, is a valuable source of information regarding toxic chemicals that are being used, manufactured, treated, transported, or released into the environment. Toxicology Data Network (TOXNET), via National Library of Medicine Network of databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals and related areas. Top of Page Water Clean Water Act EPA Office of Water Water Environment Federation Leading source of information and knowledge on the water environment. Water Quality Information Center Water and agriculture information via National Agricultural Library. Top of Page U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency, U.S.    U.S. EPA Region 6 (NM, TX, OK, AR, LA)   Envirofacts Warehouse     A single point of access to select U.S. EPA environmental data.   EPA Libraries     Links to all EPA Libraries (Headquarters, Regional, Laboratories), etc.     EPA National Publications Catalog (Online Library System - catalog for EPA libraries)   EPA Publications. Search the:     National Environmental Publications Internet Site/NSCEP EPA's premier site for accessing EPA publications, with more than 7,000 in stock and 28,000 digital titles, free of charge.     Publications and Newsletters Top of Page Other Federal Agencies Council on Environmental Quality, Executive Office of the President of the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health Impact of the environment on human disease. U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture U.S. Department of Interior   Bureau of Land Management   National Park Service   U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service     Includes Endangered Species Program   U.S. Geological Survey Return to Oklahoma State University Library Return to OSU Home Last update: July 06, 2012 Questions and comments to: Suzanne L. Reinman suzanne.reinman@okstate.edu URL: http://www.library.okstate.edu/govdocs/env.htm