Environmental Science Research Guide

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) publishes the latest research on renewable energy. Explore their website to learn more about geothermal technologies, energy-efficient manufacturing, and more.

The Department of Energy addresses energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. On their website, you'll find valuable information such as statistics, federal energy policies, and more.

Climate Central clearly communicates climate change science, effects, and solutions to the public. Browse their website to find interactive tools for exploring climate change, research on climate change (i.e., its impact on Seniors), and more.

The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) plants database provides information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories.

This US Environmental Protective Agency (EPA) website offers information (i.e., fact sheets, short summaries, etc.) about water-related issues and policies.

The North Carolina Association of Environmental Professionals (NCAEP) is a chapter of the the National Association of Environmental Professionals.

The Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS) is an independent faculty-and-student-based professional association in higher education, designed to serve the needs of environmental scholars and scientists.

The American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists serves the Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science professions by providing Board Certification to those who qualify through experience and testing.

The International Society for Industrial Ecology (ISIE) promotes industrial ecology as a way to address sustainability challenges and achieve a circular economy.

The International Society of Sustainability Professionals provides the community, training, and tools needed to meet goals and create sustainable change.