Find Sustainability Titles
Recommended Resources
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Carbon Footprint Calculator from The Nature ConservancyCalculate your personal impact on the environment
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Center for Climate Change and Energy SolutionsProvides info and supports policies that promote clean energy and protect climate impact
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Sustainability DictionaryUseful resource for field definitions, out of the Presidio Graduate School
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Sustainable Development GoalsThe official goals for sustainability from the UN - read more of their partnerships, news, and progress here
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National Geographic - EnvironmentNews, stories, and beautiful images from National Geographic, focusing on the environment
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Social Explorer Libguide: Environmental ScienceHow-to guide to create interactive data maps for environmental topics
Featured Resource: "Great Lakes, Great People" Video Series
In 2009, inspired by the centennial of Daniel Burnham’s Plan of Chicago, Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill’s City Design Practice crafted a 100-year vision to outline measures to protect the Great Lakes and promote sustainable development in the region. SOM engaged experts from more than 40 organizations to help shape the future of the Great Lakes. A 15-part video series tells the stories, each offering a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges associated with the region.
Below there is a short video featuring Jerry Adelmann, President of Open Lands, a regional land conservation group based in Chicago.
Tips for Searching
Looking to discover more? Try browsing the shelves on the 5th floor in these call number sections:
| Call Number | Subject |
|---|---|
| GE170 | environment and environmentalism - politics and policies |
| GE196-197 | living sustainably - environmental movement |
| HD75 | local and global development - theories, economic growth, wealth and poverty |
| HE308 | transportation - automobiles, bicycles, public transit |
| NA 1520 & 2542 | sustainable design, "green" buildings |
| TA170-171 | environmental engineering |
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