Environmental Studies and Science

This report summarizes the science of climate change and the impacts of climate change on the United States, now and in the future. It is largely based on results of the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP),a and integrates those results with related research from around the world.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is expanding and accelerating its contributions to scientific knowledge of human health and the environment, and to the health and well-being of people everywhere.

From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, NOAA’s products and services support economic vitality and affect more than one-third of America’s gross domestic product.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) collects, analyzes, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policymaking, efficient markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment.

The EPA's mission is to protect human health and the environment.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

The UN system, together with partners, is working to help accelerate climate action and assist countries in limiting climate change and to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. From renewable energy to food security, to jobs and safe water, the UN is promoting a more sustainable and prosperous world for everyone.

Scientific articles, factual information, and data on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases.

Find federal and state threatened and endangered plants using custom search criteria.

Retrieve environmental data by location on a variety of metrics such as air, water, toxics, etc.

Find data and tools relevant to a wide range of water resources and conditions including streamflow, groundwater, water quality, and water use and availability.

Links to government websites from the Pace Library's Political Science Guide.

A listing of ecology websites and professional societies.

Towards the bottom of the page, there are listings of websites for online dictionaries and reference sources, environmental studies portals and more.

The left side navigation of this guide provides links to information on various environmental topics.