Environmental Sciences & Ecology

A branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of humans and their environment.

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Forestry

The management, propagation, use, and conservation of forests for human benefit.

Resources in this category:

Aquatic Survival
http://fish.la.asu.edu/acn/as/

The Aquatic Conservation Network (ACN) "facilitates improved communications among scientists, industry and amateur aquarists by publishing a quarterly bulletin Aquatic Survival. This periodical provides a forum for information exchange through articles and letters, outlinesprogress on ACN initiatives, and highlights the coming events of relevance to the aquatic conservation community." Site contains links to full-text archives of past issues. ISSN: 1188-553X.

The Arid Lands Newsletter
http://ag.arizona.edu/OALS/ALN/ALNHome.html

Explores events and issues of interest to professionals and other researchers interested in arid lands. Published semiannually.

BMC Ecology
http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6785/

"Publishes original research articles in environmental and population ecology of plants, animals, and microbes."

Botanical Electronic News
http://www.ou.edu/cas/botany-micro/ben/

This bi-weekly journal covers a range of topics from plant collecting for the amateur to ethnobotanical study in southeastern Alaska. An archive is maintained on the site for back issues.

Coastlines
http://www.epa.gov/owow/estuaries/coastlines/

"National Estuary Program Newsletter. Information About Estuaries and Near Coastal Waters."

Conscious Choice: The Journal of Ecology & Healthy Living
http://consciouschoice.com/

The online version of Conscious Choice magazine, but it's not a trimmed down version. Chock-full of features on topics such as health, food, and culture, it provides in-depth information on living a natural lifestyle.

The Earth Times with Conference News Daily
http://www.earthtimes.org/

"The Earth Times, founded in 1991, is the leading international online and print newspaper on the environment and sustainable development. Its online edition is updated daily, and its print edition is published twice a month. The Earth Times, sponsored by the not-for-profit Earth Times Foundation, is produced by highly experienced international journalists. Columnists include Tom Wicker, former writer of the *In The Nation* column of The New York Times."

Earthweek: A Diary of the Planet
http://www.earthweek.com/

Weekly updates on environmental news from around the world.

The Ecologist Online
http://www.theecologist.org/

Broad sujbect areas and radical analysis that "open new areas of debate on everything from science and technology to the impacts of globalisation of economic development on jobs, health and the environment."

Ecology and Society: a journal of integrative science for resilience and sustainability
http://www.ecologyandsociety.org/Journal/

"Conservation Ecology is an electronic, peer-reviewed, scientific journal devoted to the rapid dissemination of current research. Content of the journal ranges from the applied to the theoretical. Topics covered include the ecological bases for: 1. The conservation of ecosystems, landscapes, species, populations, and genetic diversity; 2. The restoration of ecosystems and habitats; and 3. The management of resources".

Electronic Green Journal
http://egj.lib.uidaho.edu/

"The Electronic Green Journal is a professional, refereed publication devoted to disseminating information concerning sources on international environmental topics including: assessment, conservation, development, disposal, education, hazards, pollution, resources, technology, and treatment. We are academically sponsored; our focus, however, is to publish articles, bibliographies, reviews, and announcements for the educated generalist as well as the specialist." The site has links to the board of editors, subscription information, books available for review, author guidelines, and current and back issues archived for the last three years.

Energie Plus
http://www.energie-plus.com/

Bimonthly publication from France on energy and environmental topics. In French.

Environmental Design & Construction
http://www.edcmag.com/

"Environmental Design & Construction covers all aspects of environmentally sound buildingdesign & construction including recycled building products, energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, indoor air quality, systems of waste disposal and re-use, and more."

Environmental Health Perspectives Journals
http://www.ehponline.org/docs/allpubs.html

This site offers access to the journals Environmental Health Perspectives and Environmental Health Perspectives Supplements, both of which are published by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health. There is the option of searching the full text of each article.

Environmental News Network
http://www.enn.com/

"Since 1993, the Environmental News Network has been working to educate the world about environmental issues facing our Earth. We began as a monthly print publication, called Environmental News Briefing, and two years later discovered the Internet as an effective means of reaching a broader, more diverse audience. Our modest print beginnings have led to a multi-faceted web production. Today we not only offer timely environmental news, but live chats, interactive quizzes, daily feature stories, forums for debate, audio, video and more. These components are all aimed at educating our users about the major issues, while at the same time giving them the tools to make a difference in their own community. We are not an activist publication, but instead try to present information from all sides so our users can make their own decisions. "

EnviroZine
http://www.ec.gc.ca/envirozine/

"EnviroZine brings the issues affecting Canada's environment home to you." Published since December 2000.

Gasbag: Altimetry in Action
http://www.noc.soton.ac.uk/JRD/SAT/Gasbag/intro.html

"Gasbag is an on-line Web magazine covering current developments in altimetry."

Global Change Electronic Edition: a review of climate change and ozone depletion
http://pacinst.org/globalchange.org/

"Global Change seeks to familiarize the public with the issues associated with climate change and ozone depletion. Since July 1996, the magazine has been published by the Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security (Oakland, California). The publication originally was launched in July 1995 by the University of Maryland's Center for Global Change. The articles are brief and written for a very broad audience. A large glossary is provided for those who are not familiar with some of the words we use. For those who wish to learn more about specific topics or articles, Global Change provides extensive references, including direct linkages to information sources elsewhere on the Internet".

Grist Magazine
http://www.gristmagazine.com/

"Grist, a project of Earth Day Network, tackles environmental topics with energy and fresh perspective. Our goal is to inform, entertain, provoke, and encourage creative thinking about environmental problems and solutions. We publish in-depth reporting, cartoons, summaries of breaking news stories, diary entries from activists, book reviews, green investment advice, and lots more. We're based in Seattle, and our contributors are scattered the world 'round."

Hazardous Substances & Public Health
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/HSPH/hsphhome.html

The purpose of this newsletter is to disseminate information to the public about "exposure and adverse human health effects and diminished quality of life associated with exposure to hazardous substances from waste sites, unplanned releases, and other sources of pollution present in the environment."

Health Stream Newsletter
http://www.waterquality.crc.org.au/hs/hscurrent.htm

"Health Stream is produced by the Public Health Risk Assessment research program of the Australian Cooperative Research Centre for Water Quality and Treatment. This free 20 page quarterly newsletter is available in hard copy and on the Web. Health Stream provides the water industry with updates on topical issues, reviews of the medical literature, and critical analysis of research relating to drinking water. This newletter also includes conference reports, news items and information on CRCWQT research projects on water quality and public health. Health Stream is a useful resource for people working in the water industry, public health, microbiology and environmental sciences."

HydroWire
http://www.hydrowire.org/

"The electronic newsletter for the Aquatic Science Community."

In Touch Magazine
http://www.intouchmag.com/

"In Touch seeks to connect people and explore possibilities in a rich exchange of vital information about health, ecology, personal growth, professional development, creativity, and wellness."

Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management (JEAPM)
http://www.worldscinet.com/jeapm/jeapm.shtml

New journal that focuses on "law, policy and procedures, covering policy formulation, development and implementation, public participation and the institutional basis for Environmental Assessment." Provides full text articles.

Journal of Political Ecology: Case Studies in History and Society
http://www.library.arizona.edu/

"Journal of Political Ecology is a peer reviewed journal begun in 1994 that welcomes submissions in English,French and Spanish from a broad range of disciplines and hopes to encourage research into the linkages between political economy and human environmental impacts." Volumes 1 through 3 (1994-1996) are archived . The site has links to PESO; PUBLIC FORUM; LINKS (to other sites); JOBS; NEWS; and ORGANIZATIONS.

National Parks Magazine
http://www.npca.org/magazine/

News and features on the preservation and politics of the national parks. Some articles archived from 2000 to present.

The Natural Hazards Observer: The Printed Newsletter of the Natural Hazards Research and Applications Information Center
http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/o/

"The Natural Hazards Observer is the bimonthly printed newsletter of the Natural Hazards Center. It covers current disaster issues; new international, national, and local disaster management, mitigation, and education programs; hazards research; political and policy developments; new information sources; upcoming conferences; and recent publications. Distributed to over 14,000 subscribers in the U.S. and abroad, it focuses on news regarding human adaptation and response to all natural hazards and provides a forum for concerned individuals to express opinions and generate new ideas through invited personal articles".

Natural Life: Your Guide to Sustainable Healthy Living
http://www.life.ca/

Covers ecology and the environment, health, food regulations and safety, sustainable living, organic gardening, parenting, progressive politics, biotechnology, women's issues, and homeschooling.

The Nature Conservancy
http://www.nature.org/magazine/

OnEarth
http://www.nrdc.org/onearth/06win/default.asp

National Resources Defense Council sends OnEarth (formerly called The Amicus Journal) out to its membership and also publishes it online. The online version has poetry, fiction, nonfiction, letters and responses from NRDC, links to archives of OnEarth, selected articles, and book reviews.

OneWorld Magazine
http://www.oneworldmagazine.org/

Our Environment
http://maui.net/~jstark/ournvmag.html

"Award-winning ezine featuring in-depth coverage of major environmental issues;environmental news from Maui, Hawaii; links to other Maui sites; drawing for Free Maui Vacation For Two"

The Planet
http://www.sierraclub.org/planet/

"The Planet is published by the Sierra Club to help activists fight for environmental protection at the local, state, national and international levels".

Plant Science Bulletin
http://www.botany.org/PlantScienceBulletin/

"The Plant Science Bulletin is an informal communication published four times a year, with information on upcoming meetings, courses, field trips, news of colleagues, new books, and professional opportunities. It provides a means of advertising items or materials wanted. It also serves as a forum for circulating BSA committee reports, for distributing innovative teaching approaches and methods, and for discussing issues of concern to Society members such as environmental policy and educational funding"

Quarterly Review
http://www.med.harvard.edu/chge/the-review.html

"In each edition, experts will summarize the most important recent scientific findings about changes to the global environment and their potential consequences for human health, and explain the significance of these findings in non-technical, easy to understand language. Each summary entry will be followed by a more technical review and discussion for those who would like to explore the subject more deeply. Full references will be cited with each review." Formerly called the CHGE Newsletter.

Really Magazine
http://www.ohpurleese.com/

A witty analysis of current news events and happenings ranging from science and technology to politics and environmental issues updated weekly.

Recyclage Recuperation Magazine
http://www.recyclagemag.com/

News and views from France on recycling, the environment, energy, and related industries. In French.

Science & the Environment (Canada)
http://www.ec.gc.ca/science/splash.htm

"Published by Environment Canada, S&E publications are designed to ensure Canadians have access to information on environmental priorities and the science behind them. Two publications are available to choose from: S&E Bulletin and S&E Issues. S&E Bulletin is published monthly and is designed to provide timely information on key environmental issues and challenges. S&E Bulletin is ideal for getting highlights of recent scientific reports. S&E Issues is produced, at varying times throughout the year, to provide greater analysis and details on specific environmental challenges. Current and recent back issues are available as HTML or downloadable PDF files."

Sierra
http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/

Sierra is the official magazine of the Sierra Club. It features articles and news on environmental issues, as well as activities of the Sierra Club.

Simple Living: The Journal Of Voluntary Simplicity
http://www.simpleliving.net/main/

"A quarterly publication that inspires and supports people to simplify their lives. Includes first-hand stories, articles and networking opportunities."

Water Conditioning & Purification
http://www.wcp.net/

"Water purification, water filtration, water conditioning, reverse osmosis, bottled water, water softeners, ozone water purification, ultraviolet water disinfection, desalination, cryptosporidium, giardia, waterborne pathogen removal, activated carbon, iodi"

WaterNews
http://www.epa.gov/ow/waternews/

"WaterNews is a weekly on-line publication that announces publications, policies, and activities of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water."

Whole Earth
http://wholeearthmag.com/

"Whole Earth shows you ways to take back your power and put it to use. Here you'll find information about restoring your local ecosystem, citizen advocacy, and socially responsible investing. "

Wildside - The Magazine for Naturally Inquisitive Kids
http://www.wildside.co.uk/

"Surf our site and find games to play, links to other cool sites and ID Cards that roar back at you."

Women in Natural Resources
http://www.ets.uidaho.edu/winr/index.htm

"Women in Natural Resources (WiNR) is a unique, high quality magazine-journal in the field of natural resources. It combines the best elements of a technical journal, the informal style of a newsletter, and the reader-friendly format of a magazine. It is designed and written by women at all levels in forestry, fisheries, wildlife, range, recreation, soils, and the environmental and social sciences as they relate to natural resources. " The web site also includes several full-text articles from recent issues, up-to-date job listings, and links to other sites of interest.