Using websites can be tricky. Ask these questions to get a sense for whether the website is reliable:
Digital Library of the Commons
Contains full-text research papers dealing with commons research, which
includes such areas of study as agriculture, forest resources, water
resources, wildlife, and much more.
Institute of Global Environment and Society
Contains research, publications, and links to information on weather, climate, water, ocean, land, atmosphere, and more.
National Library for the Environment
Contains the full text of over 1500 Congressional Research Service
(CRS) Reports that address environmental issues. Also contains
environmental laws and treaties, educational resources, environmental
news, and more.
NatureServe
Provides
information about conservation and detailed local information on
plants, animals, and ecosystems. Covers the U.S., Canada, Latin
American, and the Caribbean.
Science.gov
Provides links to websites (many of which are government websites)
dealing with Energy & Energy Conservation, Environment &
Environmental Quality, Natural Resources & Conservation, and more.
U.S. Geological Survey
The
USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to
describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property
from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral
resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.
Zero Waste America
Contains information on reducing waste in America and links to websites dealing with disposal and recycling.