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- Design e2: the economies of being environmentally conscious
- Global warming: the signs and the science
- Global warming: you can make a difference
- Going green: real world solutions for the environment/ ABC News
- The Greenhouse effect: climate change and global warming
- Guns, germs, and steel. / based on the book by Jared Diamond
- Links Climate.Org Resources
- Laws that influence environment protection
- The Pew Charitable Trusts Environment Group
- United Nations Statistics Division: Environment
- U. S Department of Energy
- Curriculum Resource Center
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Library Resources - Summer 2008 DVDs An inconvenient truth. c2006. 1 DVD, 96 min. DVD 363.738 INC Former Vice President Al Gore explains the facts of global warming, presents arguments that the dangers of global warning have reached the level of crisis, and addresses the efforts of certain interests to discredit the anti-global warming cause. Between lecture segments, Gore discusses his personal commitment to the environment, sharing anecdotes from his experiences. Located in GMT/MDL/NWK/NYC/NYD/WST Design e2: the economies of being environmentally conscious. c2006 1 DVD, 160 min. Examines the economies of being environmentally conscious in green building design. Episode one, The green apple, uses New York City, particularly One Bryant Park and the Solaire, to demonstrates how the ubiquitous skyscraper can be a model of environmental responsibility. Episode two, Green for all, features architect and activist Sergio Palleroni as he works to provide design solutions to regions suffering from social and humanitarian crises. Shows projects in East Austin, Tex. and with the Yaqui Indians in Mexico where architecture students are helping residents build low-cost, environmentally-friendly homes using local materials. Episode three, the green machine, follows Mayor Richard M. Daley as he strives to make Chicago "the greenest city in America" with numerous LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified buildings, a solar-powered public transportation system, and many green roofs, including one on Chicago's City Hall. The fourth episode, Gray to green, takes the notion of the three R's (reduce, reuse, recycle) to grand proportions by turning Boston's "Big Dig" steel and concrete waste into spectacular residential design. The fifth program, China: from red to green? depicts a rapidly urbanizing country at its tipping point and finds a sustainable solution in Steven Holl's Beijing project, which will have the largest geothermal heating/cooling and greywater recycling system in the world upon completion. The sixth program, Deeper shades of green, presents three visionaries who are changing the face of architecture and environmentalism and features some of their projects. Focuses on Ken Yeang and his "bio-climatic" National Library of Singapore, Werner Sobek and R128, his energy-efficient, steel and glass box house, and William McDonough and his model sustainable village of Huangbaiyu, China. Located in NYC: DVD 363.7 DES Global warming: the signs and the science. c2005. 1 DVD, 60 minutes. DVD 363.738 GLO This documentary hosted by international recording artist Alanis Morissette narrates a cautionary look at the forces of climate change. Filmed in the United States, Asia and South America, this program brings the reality of climate change to life and offers viewers inspiring examples of people who are making a difference in their own communities. The program features numerous science experts who review a growing body of evidence of the grave consequences of a changing climate, and explores how individuals, communities and organizations across America are creating new approaches to safeguard future generations. This documentary also looks at evidence that human activities are provoking an unprecedented era of atmospheric warming and climatic events: more drought, wildfires and flooding; polar melting; more powerful storms; and more variable weather. Tropical diseases are moving north; childhood respiratory illnesses are skyrocketing; and in the last three decades more than 30 diseases new to science have emerged. Located in GMT/NYC Global warming: you can make a difference. c2006 1 DVD, 27 minutes. Examines how increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere create a greenhouse effect that produces climatic change and global warming. Discusses what can be done at international and individual levels to change human behavior and reduce carbon dioxide levels. Located in NYC. Going green: real world solutions for the environment/ ABC News. c2007. 1 DVD, 44 min. This compilation of 12 ABC News stories shows how governments, businesses, and individuals around the world are taking concrete, eco-friendly action. Each engaging example of “going green” offers an opportunity for class discussion, further study, and perhaps even genuine change. Located in NYC: DVD 333.72 GOI The Greenhouse effect: climate change and global warming. c2007. 1 DVD, 48 min. What exactly are greenhouse gases? Are they really causing climate change? Global warming has suddenly become the hottest environmental issue, and this program clearly explains the science of greenhouse effect and the evidence that we are causing climate change. The DVD contains an advanced version with in-depth analysis of greenhouse gases and their effects. In addition there are fascinating extras including ice core research in Antarctica, how warming threatens coral reefs, and how carbon capture and storage work. Located in NYC: DVD363.738 GRE Guns, germs, and steel. / based on the book by Jared Diamond. c2005 2 DVD, 165 min. An epic detective story that offers a gripping expose on why the world is so unequal. Professor Jared Diamond traveled the globe for over 30 years trying to answer this question. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book. Why did Eurasians conquer, displace, or decimate Native Americans, Australians, and Africans, instead of the reverse? Diamond dismantles racially based theories of human history by revealing the environmental factors actually responsible for history's broadest patterns. Located in GMT/NYD: DVD 303.4 GUN Planet in peril / CNN. c2007. 2 DVDs, 86 min. Anderson Cooper, Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin travel to some of the most remote places on Earth. From exposing illegal wildlife trading undercover in Southeast Asia to seeing first-hand the devastating effects of deforestation in Brazil, they have gathered evidence regarding threats to the world's environment. – Located in GMT DVD 363.7 PLA / NYD DVD 791.43 PLA Links Climate.Org Resources [http://www.climate.org/resources/index.html] Web site developed by the Climate Institute providing informational and educational material for the public, students and teachers alike. It includes background information, international updates, campus greening information, games, maps, images and other resources that can help site visitors to enhance their understanding of climate change or their ability to communicate to colleagues, the general public or students. Laws that influence environment protection [http://www.epa.gov/lawsregs/laws/] Laws passed by Congress and signed by the President serve as the foundation for achieving the nation's environmental and public health protection goals. National Service Center for Environmental Publications [http://www.epa.gov/nscep/] Environmental Protection Agencies gateway to free digital & paper publications. You can search and retrieve, download, print and/or order EPA publications from this site. The Pew Charitable Trusts Environment Group [www.pewtrusts.org] Pew is a major force in educating the public and policy makers about the causes, consequences and solutions to environmental problems. They actively promote strong conservation policies in the United States and internationally. Pew applies a range of tools in pursuit of practical, meaningful solutions—including applied science, public education, sophisticated media and communications, and policy advocacy. The Pew Resource Library includes: Audio/Video, Fact Sheets, Opinion Editorials, Reports, Pew in the Media Articles, Polls, Press Releases, Trust Magazine Articles and Pew Publications. Science.gov [www.science.gov] A search engine and gateway to over 50 million pages of authoritative science information provided by U.S. government agencies, including research and development results. Browse the Environment & Environmental Quality topics. Some information accessible through this site may have limitations on its use (including copyright) or contain terms and conditions. United Nations Statistics Division: Environment [http://unstats.un.org/unsd/environment/default.htm] The Environment Statistics Section is engaged in the development of methodologies, data collection, technical cooperation, and coordination in the fields of environmental statistics and indicators. Includes categories: air pollution, climate change, water, waste and land use.
Energy Efficiency & Renewal Energy: Explore your options for saving energy and using renewable energy at home, at work, in your community, and while driving. Information resources section includes consumer publications, energy calculators and software and a glossary of energy related terms. Library Databases Start at any Berkeley College Library Homepage and select Databases A – Z. Off campus access is through the Blackboard Library tab. Locate the following. CQ Researcher Online A division of Congressional Quarterly, each single-themed, 12,000-word report provides researchers with an introductory overview; background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources. Quick search, advanced search and browse by topics features available. Curriculum Resource Center Provides access to 220 reproducible diagrams and 50 experiments supplementing topics in Environmental Science. ProQuest Central Large aggregated full-text database totaling more than 11,000 titles—with 8,300 titles in full text – and tens of thousands of other full text documents. Many search options available. A cite features shows proper citation style (MLA, APA, AMA, Chicago). Science Online Browse by topic “Environmental Science” resources include: diagrams/images, experiments, tables & data, timelines, videos & animations. Also includes a searchable science dictionary. Today’s Science Find Science news by search options or Subject Index. Environment category includes articles with graphics, built in glossary of keywords, discussion questions and bibliographies for additional information. Sustainable living – books *Search the library catalog for these and other books on conservation, environmentalism, recycling, global warming, renewable energy, green technology, etc. Carbon strategies: how leading companies are reducing their climate change footprint. By Andrew J. Hoffman; with contributions from Douglas Glancy ... [et al.].Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, c2007. Available in GMT/WST 658.4 HOF Climate change: what's your business strategy? By Andrew J. Hoffman, John G. Woody. Boston, Mass. : Harvard Business School Press, c2008. Available in BGN/GMT/WST 658.4 HOF Don't throw it out: recycle, renew, and reuse to make things last. By Lori Baird and the editors of Yankee Magazine. New York : Rodale, 2007. Available in GMT/ WST 640.41 BAI Easy green living: the ultimate guide to simple, eco-friendly choices for you and your home. By Renée Loux. Emmaus, Penn.: Rodale, 2008. Available in GMT 640 LOU The environment equation: 100 factors that can add to or subtract from your total carbon footprint. By Alex Shimo-Barry with Christopher J. Maron. Avon, MA: Adams Media, c2008. Available in WST 640 SHI The everything green living book: easy ways to conserve energy, protect your family's health, and help save the environment. By Diane Gow McDilda. Avon, Mass.: Adams Media, c2007. Available in GMT 640 MCD Garbage and recycling. By Mitchell Young, book editor. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, c2007. Available in GMT/ MDL 363.72 GAR Go green, live rich: 50 simple ways to save the earth and get rich trying. By David Bach, with Hillary Rosner. New York: Broadway Books, c2008. Available in WST 640 BAC Green chic: saving the earth in style. By Christie Matheson. Naperville, Ill.: Sourcebooks, c2008. Available in WST 333.72 MAT Green living for dummies. By Yvonne Jeffery, Liz Barclay and Michael Grosvenor. Hoboken: John Wiley, c2008. Available in WST 640 JEF Green, greener, greenest: a practical guide to making eco-smart choices a part of your life. By Lori Bongiorno. New York: Perigee Book, 2008. Available in NYC 333.72 BON Green guide: the complete reference for consuming wisely. By the editors of the Green guide magazine; foreword by Meryl Streep. Washington, DC: National Geographic, c2008. Available in GMT 304.2 GRE Greenopia, New York City The Urban Dweller's Guide to Green Living. Green Media Group 2008. Available in NYC How to reduce your carbon footprint: 365 simple ways to save energy, resources, and money. By Joanna Yarrow. San Francisco, Chronicle Books, c2008. Available in GMT 640 YAR It's easy being green: a handbook for earth-friendly living. By Crissy Trask; illustrations by Mike Clelland. Salt Lake City: Gibbs Smith, c2006. Available in GMT/WST 333.72 TRA Recycle: the essential guide. with an introduction by Lucy Siegle; [edited by Duncan McCorquodale and Cigalle Hanaor; text by Cigalle Hanaor]. London: Black Dog Publishing, 2006. Available in NYC 363.7282 Magazines Start at any Berkeley College Library Homepage and select Databases A – Z. Off campus access is through the Blackboard Library tab. Locate the following database: Academic Search Premier Click on publications then browse alphabetically or by subject and description for environmental titles. Current and back issues are listed. Create alert feeds through any aggregator or RSS newsreader. Instructions on how to do so are provided. Download 58.08 Kb. Share with your friends:
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