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Environmental Sciences 101

Use this guide for ENV 101 research with Michigan environmental issue and alternative energy sources

Environmental Sciences 101

Research Process

Research Process
Handout for research process.

Background Information

e-Books (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Formerly Gale Virtual Reference Center. Find articles in encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. A great place to search for background information on any topic.

Print Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia of Pollution by Alexander E. Gates; Robert P. Blauvelt; M.s.
Call Number: TD173 .G38 2011 V.1
ISBN: 9780816070022
Encyclopedia of Global Warming by Salem Press Editors (Editor)
Call Number: QC981.8 .G56 E46 2010 V.1 - 3
ISBN: 9781587655630
The Encyclopedia of Weather and Climate Change by Juliane L. Fry; Hans-F Graf; Richard Grotjahn; Marilyn Raphael; Clive Saunders
Call Number: QC854.E5258 2010
ISBN: 9780520261013

Other Sources

Science News - Environment
Magazine of the Society for Science & the Public
New York Times -- Environment
Climate and Environment section of the New York Times.
Nature
International Journal of Science
The Environment Report
Focus is Great Lakes and Michigan.
Scientific American Podcasts
"Sixty Second Science" on many topics
EurekAlert! Climate Change
Information on climate change