Waggoner Library: Environmental Studies (Social Justice): Websites

Government Websites

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep citizens informed of the changing environment around them.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The EPA was established on December 2, 1970 to consolidate in one agency a variety of federal research, monitoring, standard-setting and enforcement activities to ensure environmental protection. Since its inception, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.
US Geological Survey
As an unbiased, multi-disciplinary science organization that focuses on biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, and water, we are dedicated to the timely, relevant, and impartial study of the landscape, our natural resources, and the natural world.
TOXNET
Databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases from the National Library of Medicine.
Arctic Portal
The Arctic Portal provides a comprehensive gateway to the Arctic on the Internet, increases co-operation between both public and private parties across the Arctic and grants exposure to Arctic related information.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
WHOI has been one of the best known and most trusted names in ocean science and exploration.
NOAA Photo Library
The NOAA collection spans centuries of time and much of the natural world from the center of the Earth to the surface of the Sun. Because of this broad base of scientific expertise and the geographic range under which NOAA science and observations are conducted, the NOAA collection includes thousands of weather and space images, hundreds of images of our shores and coastal seas, and thousands of marine species images ranging from the great whales to the most minute plankton.
NOAA Tsunami
This site offers basic information on tsunamis and the earthquakes that create them. The site also includes links to in-depth coverage of warning systems, preparing for tsunamis, and hazard assessment. Other useful features include links to event photos, slides, maps, and video/animation.
USGS Tsunamis & Earthquakes
Provides extended information on tsunami-related earthquakes events.
NOAA Ocean Explorer
Introduction to NOAA's ocean-related research programs and educational activities.
EJScreen: Environmental Justice Screening & Mapping Tool
EJSCREEN allows users to access high-resolution environmental and demographic information for locations in the United States, and compare their selected locations to the rest of the state, EPA region, or the nation.
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The tool may help users identify areas with:
•Minority and/or low-income populations
•Potential environmental quality issues
•A combination of environmental and demographic indicators that is greater than usual
•Other factors that may be of interest
EJSCREEN may also be used to support:
•Educational programs
•Grant writing
•Community awareness efforts
•Other purposes
This screening information may be of interest to community residents or other stakeholders as they search for environmental or demographic information and it can also support a wide range of research and policy goals.

Websites for Environmental Science

Creation Care
The web site of the Evangelical Environment Network. Our mission is to inspire, equip, educate, and mobilize evangelical Christians to love God and others by rediscovering and reclaiming the Biblical mandate to care for creation and working toward a stable climate and a healthy, pollution-free world.
Environmental Science News
This web site is from ScienceDaily. Covers all aspects of environmental science, and includes news, articles, videos, images, and books. You will find information on climate, environmental issues, natural disasters, and other environmental issues.
Environmental Science Web Sites
Cengage provides a rich list of web sites on a variety of environmental science issues.
Zooniverse
The Zooniverse provides opportunities for people around the world to contribute to real discoveries in fields ranging from astronomy to zoology. Welcome to the largest online platform for collaborative volunteer research!