Environment and Sustainability
From GRPLpedia
Environment and sustainability, that's a big topic. There's climate change, biodiversity, organic living, sustainable development, recycling, and so much more. Where does one begin? Well, we've compiled some topics to guide you through the library's collection and we've also included links to some very useful resources.
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| Global Warming & Climate Change | Organic Living |
Renewable Energy & Conservation Water Supply |
Also see our Green Architecture page.
Reference Books at the Library
- Encyclopedia of Global Change: Environmental Change and Human Society
- The Environmental Guidebook : A Selective Reference Guide to Environmental Organizations and Related Entities
- Famous First Facts About The Environment
- Annual Air Quality Report - Michigan
- Cooper's Comprehensive Environmental Desk Reference
- Conservation and Environmentalism : an encyclopedia
- The Dictionary of Ecology and Environmental Science
- Encyclopedia of World Environmental History
- North American horticulture : A Reference Guide
- The Atlas of U.S. and Canadian Environmental History
- Environmental Literacy : Everything You Need to Know about Saving Our Planet
- The Green Encyclopedia
- The Environment A to Z
- State of Michigan's Environment ...
- People of Color Environmental Groups ... directory
- Encyclopedia of Environmental Science
- The Environmentalists : a biographical dictionary from the 17th century to the present
- Earth Works : recommended fiction and nonfiction about nature and the environment for adults and young adults
- The McGraw-Hill Recycling Handbook
- Environmental Industry of the United States : overview by state and metropolitan statistical area
- Pollution Prevention Annual Report for the Environmental Science and Services Division of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
- State of the Great Lakes : annual report
Magazines and Journals at the Library
- The library owns literally thousands of magazines and newspapers in print, microfiche, microfilm, and electronic formats. These magazines are located in the Reading Room, our Youth Services Department, the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections Department, and our Retrieval Desk at the Main library, as well as at each of our branches.
- Search our catalog for specific titles.
- Search our databases for full-text articles and citations from thousands more magazines and newspapers. Check MeL (the Michigan Electronic Library) to find out if a magazine's full-text articles are included in a database.
- Below are lists of the current newspapers and magazines we have in the Reading Room at the Main Library.
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Databases and Journal Articles
These subscription databases are openly accessible to all patrons from any of our library locations. Home access is limited to Grand Rapids Public Library cardholders only.
Science Resource Center(InfoTrac) from Michigan Electronic Library
Browse a list of all GRPL Databases.
EBSCOhost Green Info Online This free online database provides access to many articles related to sustainability and the environment.
Community Resources
GRPL Rain Garden Learn all about GRPL's own rain garden
Alliance for Environmental Sustainability Provides educational support for environmentally-friendly building practices.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services Learn about what the city is doing to protect the environment.
City of Grand Rapids Recycling Program Learn what you can do to help by participating in this free program.
The Environment Report from the Great Lakes Radio Consortium
Fulton Street Farmers Market Local produce and more from local farmers and artisans.
Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association Promotes, educates and advocates renewable energy technologies.
Kent County Household Hazardous Waste Program Properly dispose of those hazardous materials you have around your home.
Land Conservancy of West Michigan Protects West Michigan's valuable environmental resources for conservation and recreation.
Local First Local First promotes locally-owned businesses through education and collaboration.
Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation A website dedicated to helping citizens protect our water.
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality From water conservation to pollution prevention, this site provides information on the state of Michigan's environment.
Michigan Environmental Council A collective of over 75 member groups that advocate for the environment.
Michigan Landuse Institute This education and service organization works to promote land stewardship, economic sustainability and resource conservation.
Rain Gardens of West Michigan An environmental program focused on stormwater education and the value of water quality.
Rapid Growth Media Weekly e-magazine about sustainable development and related issues in Grand Rapids and surrounding areas.
West Michigan Environmental Action Council West Michigan's leading voice in environmental protection since 1968, WMEAC is committed to citizen empowerment.
West Michigan Strategic Alliance
Web Resources
Alternative Fuels Data Center Sponsored by U.S. Dept. of Energy, this site provides a vast amount of information regarding alternative fuels.
Earth 911 Find practical advise on everything green.
Earth Day Network More than just Earth Day, this network promotes environmental citizenship and year-round progressive action.
EarthPortal A great resource for comprehensive information about the environment. You'll also find EarthNews, EarthForum, and Encyclopedia of the Earth.
Eco20/20 Unbiased information about renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
EcoCentro The Sierra Club's Spanish-language page.
Ecological Footprint Quiz Find out how many earths it would take to sustain your lifestyle.
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing This resource, by the E.P.A., lets you learn more about becoming a greener consumer.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Learn about programs provided by the U.S. Department of Energy.
EnviroLink An information hub with over a thousand links to environmental resources.
Environmental Protection Agency The official website of the government agency dedicated to protecting our planet.
Fair Trade Certified Learn more about this sustainable business practice.
Global Green An environmental organization dealing with climate change, clean drinking water and more.
Household Products Database This database from the National Library of Medicine lets you check the safety of those products under your kitchen sink.
Local Harvest The premier website for organic and local foods, includes a directory so you can find farmers and markets near you.
The National Library for the Environment National Council for Science and the Environment site with links to databases, resources, and Congressional Research Service Reports.
The Nature Conservancy This leading conservation groups works to protect important lands and waters.
Science.gov Explore selected science websites by topic.
Sierra Club America's premier environmental organization, founded in 1892.
Slow Food USA Learn more about this popular sustainable-foods movement.
Sustainable Table Learn about and find sustainable food near you. This site even includes a Sustainable Dictionary.
TreeHugger A great source for current news about sustainability and the environment.
WiserEarth A directory and network of organizations and individuals for sustainability and more.
World Wildlife Fund One of the world's largest conservation organizations.
