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Books
We have a lot of books in the collection that deal with a number of different issues related to pollution. Try using combinations of words like pollution, air, water, quality, environment, etc. For example:
- Air Pollution
- Water Quality Management
- Groundwater
If your first search brings up too many irrelevant items, try using the Refine by Topic suggestions in the box on the left of the search results screen.
We also have a number of reference books on this issue. Take a look through these books for background information or to look up possible topic ideas.
Encyclopedia of World Environmental History by Call Number: Reference GE10 .E63 2004 v. 1-3An easy-to-read reference book with extensive articles on topics like Air Pollution and Water Pollution. Each includes suggestions for further reading.
Is Air Pollution a Serious Threat to Health? by Call Number: Reference RA576 .I686 2005A collection of essays on air pollution issues.
Air Pollution: A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References by An online bibliography of Air Pollution resources from a medical perspective. Studies, dissertations, clinical trials, and more. Use it online!
Handbook of Air Pollution Prevention and Control by Good overview of Air Pollution topics. Recommended resources and "questions to get you thinking." Use it online!
Freshwater Issues: A Reference Handbook by Call Number: Reference TD345 .S65 2002You'll find discussion of water supplies and rights, a history of U.S. water policy, statistics, and more.
OECD Environmental Outlook to 2030Call Number: Reference HC79.E5 O325 2008Examines the projected impact of important environmental trends by 2030. Includes chapters on Air Pollution and Freshwater.
Databases
- Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new windowA good place for journal articles. Use words like water pollution and narrow down your search using the suggestions provided.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowIn-depth essays on topics like Water Quality, with extensive bibliographies to help you find more sources.
- Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
- Science Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Basic background information, mostly from encyclopedias and reference books. Look here if you want a simple, easy-to-understand introduction.
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Web Resources
- Environmental Protection AgencyGovernment information on pollution and water quality issues and the laws and regulations that govern them. Look for topics like the Clean Air Research Program, Water Science, Water Pollution and more.
- National Geospatial Program: Small-Scale DataA subset of data from The National Map (TNM).
- Great Lakes Information NetworkA lot of information about the Great Lakes, including maps and GIS resources. There is a page dedicated to environmental concerns. Look to the left of the page for particular topics, such as air and water quality.
- Pollution at the Encyclopedia of EarthA list of encyclopedia articles on pollution written by experts. Look for topics like Brownfield Regeneration and Mercury in the Great Lakes.