Energy Savers October 4, 2011
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Consumer Information, Energy.Tags: appliances, cooling, electricity, electronics, energy, energy savings, heating, lighting, remodeling
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Energy savers is a website from the U.S. Department of Energy. It provides energy saving information for remodeling, appliances, electronics, electricity, lighting, heating and cooling, and many other subjects. The website shows how you can get an energy assessment of your own home. There is also a place to get rebates for Energy Star appliances. Other resources include how to calculate your energy costs and a product library that can be perused.
Understanding New Light Bulb Labels July 19, 2011
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http://blog.usa.gov/post/7801038316/whats-a-lumen-understanding-new-light-bulb-labels
By the end of this year, light bulb packaging labels will start listing a lighting facts label. Use this website and video to learn how to interpret the new labeling. Find out about lumens and how to compare light bulbs as you shop. You can also see a sample of the new lighting facts label.
WorldWideScience.org July 8, 2010
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From Library Journal:
“Developed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Scientific and Technical Information, this ‘Global Science Gateway’ allows one to search across 28 scientific databases from 18 countries. An international collaboration, the site provides access to published research findings in energy, medicine, agriculture, environment, and the basic sciences.” Simply type your query into the search blank to access information from all 28 databases.
Update: The database has expanded to include 32 national databases and access to portals in 44 countries. [6/16/08]
Update: “Now you can find non-English scientific literature from databases in China, Russia, France, and several Latin American countries and have your search results translated into one of nine languages.” [7/8/10]
Small Business Guide to Energy Efficiency August 31, 2009
Posted by Carol in All, Business, Energy, Environment.Tags: energy efficiency, going green, small businesses, sustainability
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http://www.business.gov/expand/green-business/energy-efficiency/
For companies that want to ‘Go Green’ and become environmentally-conscious and energy-efficient, this site is a one-stop shop for information and even provides links to local and state government programs.
UNdata October 27, 2008
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Countries, Economics, Energy, Environment, Food, Health, Import/Export, Statistics, Technology, Water.add a comment
From The Scout Report:
“The United Nations (UN) website contains a tremendous amount of data, and for some new users (and even those who are more experienced), it may be a bit overwhelming. Recently, the UN created this fine website designed to assist those who might need a bit of assistance with this whole process. On the UN Data site, visitors can simply type in their search terms, look over a list of popular searches, and even take a look at their ‘News’ section, which offers up a selection of helpful recent additions. Further down on the homepage, visitors can look through the ‘Database Coverage’ area. Here they can take advantage of some specially culled statistics, including data sets related to the World Health Organization (WHO), refugees, industrial commodities, and children. The site is rounded out by a ‘Glossary’ section, which offers a nice summary of each term that might be encountered while utilizing the site.”
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/
Science Videos Search Engine September 2, 2008
Posted by Sarah in All, Animals, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computers, Energy, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Science.add a comment
Science Hack is a search engine for science videos, which can be very helpful for students working on science projects. Fields covered include: Chemistry, Physics, Space, Psychology, Computer Science, Robotics, Biology, Mathematics, Nature and more. The site states that each video is screened by a scientist to verify accuracy and quality.
Transportation Energy Data Book June 23, 2008
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http://cta.ornl.gov/data/index.shtml
From the Center for Transportation Analysis at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory… Data and statistics on petroleum, alternative fuels and greenhouse gases can be found here.
OECD Statistics December 12, 2007
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Business, Countries, CPI, Economics, Energy, Environment, Finance, Import/Export, Inventions, Science, Statistics, Taxes, Transportation.add a comment
www.oecd.org/statsportal/0,3352,en_2825_293564_1_1_1_1_1,00.html
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development created this directory of world economic statistics. Users can search by country or topic for information on international trade, purchasing power, energy use and much more.
Bentham Open Access Journals November 19, 2007
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Biology, Chemistry, Computers, Diseases, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Fuel, Geology, Health, Magazines, Materials, Mathematics, Physics, Plants, Psychology, Science, Technology, Transportation, Weather.add a comment
www.bentham.org/open/JrnlsBySub.htm
Bentham Publishers has launced over 200 peer-reviewed, open-access journals. This link directs you to the list of subjects covered. Use the links on the left to access a list of title in alphabetical order. Details about the editorial board and submission guidelines are available for each title. Disciplines covered include: Agriculture, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Dentistry, Energy & Fuels, Engineering, Evolution, Genetics, Imaging, Immunology, Mathematics, Nanoscience, Nursing, Operational Research, Optics, Pharmacology, Psychology, Transportation, Virology, and much more!
UNESCO Water Links Worldwide September 27, 2007
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Biomes, Energy, Environment, Hazards, Rivers, Water.add a comment
www.unesco.org/water/water_links/
UNESCO has an impressive array of links to all things water. Users can browse by theme (Floods, Water Economics, Salinization, etc.), geographic area, or publishing organization type. Keyword searching is also available.
SustainLane June 28, 2007
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Energy, Environment, Food, Fuel, Health, Investing, Transportation, Water, Weather.add a comment
According to the site, “With over 300 participating cities, states and counties, SustainLane Government is the premier online sustainability best practices knowledge base for state and local government.” Users can browse the Knowledge Base for Best Practices in a number of areas, including Climate Change Policy, Green Building, Land Use Planning and Parks.
Green Car Congress May 31, 2007
Posted by Sarah in All, Automobiles, Consumer Information, Energy, Environment, Fuel, Transportation.add a comment
www.greencarcongress.com/topics.html
The Green Car Congress’ “mission is to provide timely, high-quality editorial about the full spectrum of energy options, technologies, products, issues and policies related to sustainable mobility.” This link leads to the topics page where users can browse topics within several subject headings: Vehicles, Fuels, Emissions, Energy, Business & Policy, and Geographic Region.
DSIRE: Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency February 24, 2007
Posted by Sarah in All, Arkansas, Consumer Information, Energy, Environment, Fuel, Home Repair, Mississippi, Tennessee.add a comment
“DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.” Very easy to search with links to related agencies and programs.
Consumer’s Guide to Carbon Offsets January 2, 2007
Posted by Sarah in All, Biology, Consumer Information, Energy, Environment.add a comment
www.cleanair-coolplanet.org/ConsumersGuidetoCarbonOffsets.pdf
A 44-page guide from Clean Air Cool Planet that assesses carbon neutrality providers and analyzes their impact on the environment.
North American Power Plant Emissions October 10, 2006
Posted by Sarah in All, Energy, Environment, Hazards, Safety.add a comment
www.cec.org/pubs_docs/documents/index.cfm?varlan=english&ID=1688
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation has published reports for the U.S., Canada and Mexico with data on air pollution from specific fossil-fuel producing plants across the continent.
National Agricultural Library September 13, 2006
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Animals, Biology, Energy, Environment, Food, Fuel, Government Publications, Health, Insects, Law, Plants, Taxonomy, Water.add a comment
This digital library, produced by the USDA, offers thousands of articles on Food, Laws, Trade, Natural Resources, Crops, Plants and Animals.
ClimateBiz September 13, 2006
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Business, Energy, Environment, Fuel, Transportation.add a comment
Created by a partnership of two nonprofits (Business for Social Responsibility and the Green Business Network), this site offers resources for those interested in the interactions between business and climate change. Backgrounders are available on topics such as reducing emissions, climate-friendly policies and best practices.
Commodities Markets September 6, 2006
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Energy, Finance, Investing.add a comment
http://money.cnn.com/data/commodities/
Provides up-to-the-minute quotes for the Metals, Livestock, Energy, Corn and Soybean Markets.
Environmental Literacy Council September 5, 2006
Posted by Sarah in All, Biomes, Energy, Environment, Geology, Water.add a comment
With teacher and student sections, this site contains great information on the environment and breaks it all down by category: air & climate, land, water, energy, etc. Straightforward design and wonderful photos.
Energy Information Administration August 7, 2006
Posted by Sarah in All, Economics, Energy, Fuel, Statistics, United States.add a comment
This site provides the official energy statistics and reports from the US Government. Users can access data by geographic place, by type of fuel, by price or by sector. Also provides weekly status reports on natural gas, electricity, and gasoline.
