Research Guides: GLBL 280: Global Environmental Issues &amp; Alternatives: Background Information

Reference Sources

The following reference sources can help you identify a topic for your research, provide an overview of a specific issue or topic, and suggest other materials which might be useful for your research.

Encyclopedia of Earth
An open, free, internet resource, but one with an editorial board and international advisory board, so it is a reputable source.
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Covers all aspects of environmental studies and earth sciences, including 'Environmental Law & Policy', 'Environmental Humanities', 'Society and Environment', and you can just search for specific topics.

Encyclopedia of Global Change
Call Number: Online
A comprehensive, interdisciplinary reference source on the natural and human-made changes in the earth's physical, biological, and chemical systems.
Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change
Call Number: Online
Covers geography, oceanography, biology, climatology, history, economic and social issues, and many other subjects; includes individual country entries.
The Handbook of Global Climate and Environment Policy
Call Number: Online
Presents an authoritative and comprehensive overview of global policy on climate and the environment. Highlights the connections between social science research and global policy. Contributors are internationally-renowned experts from around the world, including from North America, Europe, and Asia.