This guide is an introduction to the research process that, while not being an exhaustive list of information resources available, should be helpful in getting started in your research about global warming. Below you will find pointers to suggested research terms about global warming, materials in the library catalog about global warming, websites relevant to global warming, and links to library databases that contain information about global warming. Please use our email reference service, contact us at (310) 434-4254, or visit us in the library at the reference desk if you need further assistance.
Suggested Research Terms
One of the really helpful things when searching for information about a topic is a short list of terms related to a topic. We think the following terms will help with your research about global warming:
- global warming
- climatic change(s)
- climate change(s)
- global temperature change(s)
- global environmental change
- greenhouse effect atmospheric
- greenhouse effect
- greenhouse gases
- Albert Gore
- renewable energy resources
Materials in the library catalog about global warming
We have the following materials in the library catalog about global warming:
Websites on global warming
The following websites will help you with your research on global warming:
EPA Climate Change Site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's site on climate change includes sections on climate, emissions, impacts, and actions. Its Visitor Center provides global warming information of interest to specific groups, for example, concerned citizens, kids and educators, small business, health professionals, the international community, etc. Links to other sites include a list of international sites.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's site on climate change includes sections on climate, emissions, impacts, and actions. Its Visitor Center provides global warming information of interest to specific groups, for example, concerned citizens, kids and educators, small business, health professionals, the international community, etc. Links to other sites include a list of international sites.
Environmental Defense
Environmental Defense is a leading national nonprofit organization. Since 1967, it has linked science, economics and law to create innovative, equitable and cost-effective solutions to society's most urgent environmental problems. The site offers history, current facts, statistics and the latest news on global warming, as well as other environmental issues.
Global Warming : Frequently Asked Questions This site from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has questions and answers about global warming, with many informative links
Natural Resources Defense Council
.NRDC is the nation's most effective environmental action organization. It uses law, science and the support of more than 1.2 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things.. There are "In Brief" and "In Depth" features, as well as related links. The site can also be translated into Spanish.
Environmental Defense is a leading national nonprofit organization. Since 1967, it has linked science, economics and law to create innovative, equitable and cost-effective solutions to society's most urgent environmental problems. The site offers history, current facts, statistics and the latest news on global warming, as well as other environmental issues.
Global Warming : Frequently Asked Questions This site from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has questions and answers about global warming, with many informative links
Natural Resources Defense Council
.NRDC is the nation's most effective environmental action organization. It uses law, science and the support of more than 1.2 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things.. There are "In Brief" and "In Depth" features, as well as related links. The site can also be translated into Spanish.
Union of Concerned Scientists: Global Warming Sponsored by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), this is an excellent resource on global warming providing definitions, causes, impacts, and hope for the future. Also has global warming FAQs, along with policy briefs, and scientific information.
U.S. Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO) This Columbia University based site provides access to data and information on global change research reports and related educational resources. Contains links to many international and governmental sites. One section of the home page, .Ask Dr. Global Change,. answers questions submitted by users.
Global Warming: Early Warning signs
This interactive world map of climate change illustrates local fingerprints or direct manifestations of global warming such as rising sea levels or heat waves, and local harbingers or events that foreshadow the types of impacts that may increase with continued warming, such as spreading diseases or droughts and fires. The map was produced by various groups including the Sierra Club, the Union of Concerned Scientists, and the World Wildlife Fund.
This interactive world map of climate change illustrates local fingerprints or direct manifestations of global warming such as rising sea levels or heat waves, and local harbingers or events that foreshadow the types of impacts that may increase with continued warming, such as spreading diseases or droughts and fires. The map was produced by various groups including the Sierra Club, the Union of Concerned Scientists, and the World Wildlife Fund.
NOAA Paleo Global Warming Page
A Paleo Perspective on Global Warming by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Scientists from around the world study past climate to understand the Earth's present and future climate.
A Paleo Perspective on Global Warming by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Scientists from around the world study past climate to understand the Earth's present and future climate.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC)
Includes activities and documents (including the Kyoto Protocol) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Includes activities and documents (including the Kyoto Protocol) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Library Databases relevant to global warming
Databases may include magazine, newspaper and journal articles. Off-campus users, please note: you must be a Santa Monica College student, faculty or staff member to use these services.
Academic Search Premier, MasterFile Premier
Academic Search Premier and MasterFile Premier provide full text for over 6200 periodicals including full text for more than 3,500 peer-reviewed journals. Coverage spans virtually every area of academic study and offers information dating as far back as 1975.
Academic Search Premier and MasterFile Premier provide full text for over 6200 periodicals including full text for more than 3,500 peer-reviewed journals. Coverage spans virtually every area of academic study and offers information dating as far back as 1975.
National Newspapers (1985- current)
Local, regional and national news coverage from selected newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, USA Today, Christian Science Monitor.
Local, regional and national news coverage from selected newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, USA Today, Christian Science Monitor.
Business Source Elite
Full-text coverage of scholarly business, management and economics journals. Also includes publications covering topics such as accounting, banking, finance, international business, marketing, sales, etc. Business Source Elite offers full text for nearly 1,000 business publications and more than 10,000 company profiles.
Full-text coverage of scholarly business, management and economics journals. Also includes publications covering topics such as accounting, banking, finance, international business, marketing, sales, etc. Business Source Elite offers full text for nearly 1,000 business publications and more than 10,000 company profiles.
Science Full Text Select
Coverage includes popular science magazines as well as professional journals. Also covers The New York Times Science Section. Full text coverage begins in January 1995.
Coverage includes popular science magazines as well as professional journals. Also covers The New York Times Science Section. Full text coverage begins in January 1995.
Encyclopedia Americana
Includes 45,000 articles, plus thousands of hypertext links to web sites featuring additional data. It is updated quarterly.
Includes 45,000 articles, plus thousands of hypertext links to web sites featuring additional data. It is updated quarterly.
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