SJSU Research Guides: Environmental Studies: Websites

Environmental News

Grist Environmental News
"Let's face it: reading environmental journalism too often feels like eating your vegetables. Boiled. With no butter. But at Grist, we believe that news about green issues and sustainable living doesn't have to be predictable, demoralizing, or dull. We butter the vegetables! And add salt! And strain metaphors! We exist to tell the untold stories, spotlight trends before they become trendy, and engage the apathetic. We're fiercely independent in our coverage; we throw brickbats when they're neede
Development of the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5)

Government Databases & Websites

'Climate Change Indicators in the United States Includes 50 indicators, each describing trends related to the causes and effects of climate change. It focuses primarily on the United States
California Environmental Quality Act CEQA, or the California Environmental Quality Act, is a statute that requires state and local agencies to identify the significant environmental impacts of their actions and to avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible.
California Natural Diversity Database The California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) is a program that inventories the status and locations of rare plants and animals in California . CNDDB staff work with partners to maintain current lists of rare species as well as maintain an ever-growing database of GIS-mapped locations for these species.
Catalog of the U.S. Government Publishing Database & Metalib A meta-database from the federal government, the Government Publications Catalog is a federated search engine that searches multiple U.S. Federal government databases, retrieving reports, articles, and citations while providing direct links to selected resources available online.
CEQANET Database The CEQAnet database provides summaries of Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Statements, and other types of CEQA and NEPA documents. The summaries include the project title, project location, lead agency name, contact information, and project description. At this time, CEQAnet does not provide the full text of any environmental documents.
Climate Change Adaptation Resource Center (ARC-X) EPA’s Adaptation Resource Center (ARC-X) is an interactive resource to help local governments effectively deliver services to their communities even as the climate changes. Decision makers can create an integrated package of information tailored specifically to their needs. Once users select areas of interest, they will find information about: the risks posed by climate change to the issues of concern; relevant adaptation strategies; case studies illustrating how other communities have successfully adapted to those risks and tools to replicate their successes; and EPA funding opportunities.
Congress.gov website for U.S. federal legislative information. Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information. The site provides access to accurate, timely, and complete legislative information for Members of Congress, legislative agencies, and the public. It is presented by the Library of Congress (LOC) using data from the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, the Government Publishing Office, Congressional Budget Office, and the LOC’s Congressional Research Service. Congress.gov is usually updated the morning after a session adjourns.
EPA: Toxics Release Inventory Program & Databases TRI tracks the management of certain toxic chemicals that may pose a threat to human health and the environment. U.S. facilities in different industry sectors must report annually how much of each chemical is released to the environment and/or managed through recycling, energy recovery and treatment. (A "release" of a chemical means that it is emitted to the air or water, or placed in some type of land disposal.) The information submitted by facilities is compiled in the Toxics Release Inventory. TRI helps support informed decision-making by industry, government, non-governmental organizations and the public.
IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change.
San Jose Environmental Innovation Center he San José Environmental Innovation Center (EIC) is a first-of-its-kind “green enterprise” facility that houses services for residents and clean tech entrepreneurs – all working for a healthy environment and economy in our region. With the help of the federal New Markets Tax Credit, San José transformed a marginal property into a showcase of energy- and water-efficient practices. The Environmental Services Department is the building owner and tenant coordinator.
State of the Climate reports: 2021-2011
Statistical Abstract of the United States
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Organizations

Acterra Acterra advocates for environmental justice and the equitable treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sexual identity, gender identity, disability or impairment, or income. Through local action and policy advocacy, we strengthen the power of individuals, businesses, and communities by promoting equitable access to electrified homes and transportation, sustainable food, and climate education in the Bay Area.
Association of Bay Area Governments The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) is one of more than 560 regional planning agencies across the nation working to help solve problems in areas such as land use, housing, environmental quality, and economic development. Provides links to local city and county government websites.
California Native Plant Society: Silicon Valley Chapter The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the understanding and appreciation of California's native plants and how to conserve them and their natural habitats through education, science, advocacy, horticulture, and land stewardship. The Santa Clara Valley Chapter covers San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Its activities focus on the many aspects of native plants, from gardening, plant identification, and photography to conservation of rare plants.
Envirolink: The Online Environmental Community EnviroLink is a non-profit organization... a grassroots online community that unites hundreds of organizations and volunteers around the world with millions of people in more than 150 countries. EnviroLink is dedicated to providing comprehensive, up-to-date environmental information and news.
Environmental Defense Fund Environmental Defense Fund’s mission is to preserve the natural systems on which all life depends. Guided by science, we design and transform markets to bring lasting solutions to the most serious environmental problems. What distinguishes Environmental Defense Fund is the combination of what we protect and how we protect it. We work to solve the most critical environmental problems facing the planet. This has drawn us to areas that span the biosphere: climate, oceans, ecosystems and health.
Green Latinos GreenLatinos is an active comunidad of Latino/a/x leaders, emboldened by the power and wisdom of our culture, united to demand equity and dismantle racism, resourced to win our environmental, conservation, and climate justice battles, and driven to secure our political, economic, cultural, and environmental liberation.
National Association of Wetland Managers The mission of NAWM is to build capacity for state and tribal members and foster collaboration among the wetland community of practice by encouraging the application of sound science to wetland management and policy, promoting the protection and restoration of wetlands and related aquatic resources, and providing training and education for members and the general public.
Sierra Club

Environmental Studies

Libraries

Maps

Partnerships

Environmental News

Government Databases & Websites

Organizations