ENVI 40 - Critical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning for the Environment (Martin, Spring 2023): Internet Sources

To help find reliable information:

When performing a Google search, look for the tools icon in the top right corner (it looks like a cog) of the results page and select "advanced search." From there, limit to a specific domain, such as .gov, or .edu. You can also limit by file type .pdf to find documents.

Google search tips

• Site: use to limit your search to .org or .gov websites. 
  • Example: "organic farm*" site:.org (searches the phrases organic farm, organic farms, organic farming)
• Or search within a specific website.
  • Example: "Wastewater treatment" site:epa.gov
• Use quotes for an exact phrase.
  • Example: “sustainable transportation”

Using web search engines (such as Google) to find web sites on your topic can be valuable, but you will often find a lot of useless material along with the good sites. 

Additionally, you may want to consult the sites below:

• Sustainability at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• National Agricultural Library Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC)
• National Institute of Food and Agriculture Sustainable Agriculture Program
• Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings
• Department of Housing and Urban Development Sustainable Housing and Communities
• Federal Transit Administration Transit and Environmental Programs
• Energy Indicators for Sustainable Development, International Energy Agency
• United Nations Environment Programme
  • The UNEP addresses sustainability issues in several of its thematic areas.
• UN Food and Agriculture Organization
  • Focus on Sustainable Aquaculture
  • Natural Resources and Environment