Periodical Databases     Back to Top

BioOne Abstracts and Indexes
Keyword and subject search engine for BioOne, which includes research journals focused on biological, ecological, and environmental sciences. For browsing of journal titles, link to BioOne.

Environment Complete
Journals and magazines covering the scientific and social aspects of environmental studies. Provided by SUNYConnect.

GreenFILE
Popular and scholarly periodicals covering all aspects of the human impact on the environment.

GREENR: Global Reference on the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources (Trial database)
Databases covering environmental, energy, sustainability and green technology topics. Includes magazine, news, and journal articles, plus case studies, maps, videos, statistics, podcasts, Web sites, primary sources, and more. Note: Trial for this source extends through Dec. 31, 2009.

ScienceDirect
Journals in the fields of science, technology, medicine, and social sciences from Elsevier Science and other publishers.

Reference     Back to Top

Reference Books: Environmental Topics
An active catalog link for reference books in this subject. Reference books are located in the Information Commons room (map).

Biology and Environmental Studies: Encyclopedias (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Academic encyclopedias and reference sources.

Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change
Academic encyclopedia covering all aspects of the topic, from Sage eReference.

Dictionary of Environment and Conservation
This informative dictionary contains over 8,500 entries on all aspects of environmental science and conservation.

Native Plant Information Network
Information on over 7,000 plants native to the U.S. and Canada, searchable by scientific name, common name, appearance, and more. Includes an image gallery and a botanical glossary. Produced by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin.

Web Sites     Back to Top

Close the Loop
Offers a wide variety of innovative recycled products and green building materials.

Envirolink
One of the world's largest environmental information clearinghouses. Includes links to Animal Rights Resource Site, EnviroNews, EnviroArts, Green Marketplace, Green Living Center, Sustainable Business Network, and Non-profit Services.

Environment and Energy (E&E) Publishing
News coverage and reports of environmental and energy politics and policy. Suite of services includes Environment & Energy Daily, E&E News PM, Greenwire, Climatewire, Land Letter.

Environmental Literacy Council
A non-profit organization's site with a virtual library for environmental educators and their students. Includes lesson plans, teaching guides and more. Divided into broad topic areas, such as ecosystems, food, energy, air and climate.

EPA Office of Water
The department of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides this site which features a "Quick Finder" guide covering more than 20 water-related topics. Other links include education resources, laws & legislation, and "Water for Kids."

Films On Demand
Over 5,000 academic-level educational streaming videos covering most subject areas, from Films Media Group.

Fora TV
FORA.tv helps intelligent, engaged audiences get smart. Our users find, enjoy, and share videos about the people, issues, and ideas changing the world.

UNEP: Atlas of Our Changing Environment
An interactive site from the United Nations Environment Programme with information about natural and man-made changes to the planet. Contains aerial/satellite map images, comparing the same location over time.

Government Resources     Back to Top

U.S. Federal Government Environmental Energy Technologies Division
A compilation of government online information, services and resources.

Local Resources     Back to Top

Buffalo Recycles
Created to provide the citizens of Buffalo with information about the city's curbside recycling program.

Buffalo ReUSE
Buffalo ReUse Inc. is a not-for-profit social enterprise concerned with the long-term sustainability of the city of Buffalo, New York.

Environmental and Recycling Services in Western New York
Provided by ALLWNY.com.

Evergreen Buffalo State College
Buffalo State College's commitment to operating in an environmentally responsible manner, both as an institution of higher education and as a community leader.

Pick Your Own Farms
Information about local pick-your-own farms.

Recycling in Western New York
Provided by Erie County Department of Environment and Planning.

Professional Organizations     Back to Top

National Association of Environment Professionals
NAEP is committed to achieving the highest standards of ethics and competency within the environmental professions.

New York Water Environment Association, Inc.
The New York Water Environment Association, Inc. (NYWEA) was founded in 1929, by professionals in the field of water quality as a non-profit, educational organization.

North American Association for Environmental Education
NAAEE is the professional association for environmental education.