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Encyclopedia of Earth
This scholarly site offers quality information on the earth and its natural environments, as well as current news and a discussion forum.
Envirofacts Data Warehouse
This site provides a single point of access to data extracted from seven major EPA databases.
EnviroLink, the Online Environmental Community
Links to thousands of articles and websites about the environment.
EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency provides information on programs, research, laws and regulations, pollution, pesticides, and more. Click on "Where You Live" to find hazards by zip code.
GreenEnergyTV
Craig Zamary, a Youngstown native, started GreenEnergyTV in 2007 for those wanting to post or watch videos on environmental topics. The site also has environmental news, tips, job listings, and an online store.
National Environmental Directory
"This comprehensive site provides information about more than 13,000 organizations in the United States concerned with environmental issues and environmental education. "
National Council for Science and the Environment
A good first stop for researching environmental matters as this site covers both national and international issues. Includes access to 1240 reports on environmental and related topics provided by Congressional Research Service Reports.
Recycling in Ohio
Find out the why, where and how of recycling in Ohio.
Scorecard: The Pollution Information Site
How polluted is the air and water in your community? Find out at this Environmental Defense Fund site.
TOXMAP - Environmental Health E-maps
Provides maps of superfund sites and toxic releases. Also gives the health effects of a chemical, its manufacturing uses, and what would happen if it were released into the environment.
What's It Like Where You Live?
Learn about biomes of the world as well as freshwater and marine ecosystems at this site.
The following links are premier databases and resources purchased by the Library or available to you through the Ohio Public Library Information Network. Please note that some premier databases require a library card to access from home.