Understanding search terms can help you find more accurate resources for your research. Although "sustainability" and "climate change" are commonly used today, that has not always been the case. Over time, the term "climate change" has become more widely used than "global warming"; however, searching the phrase "global warming" may help you find historical articles.
Other keywords to search:
Check out the Environmental Protection Agency's Glossary of Climate Change Terms for more search terms and to broaden your understanding of different terms.
A multidisciplinary database that is a good starting point for many topics.
Covers 1975 to the present.
An archive of scholarly full-text journals, including the Biological Sciences Collection, which covers biodiversity, cell biology, conservation, paleontology, plant science, zoology, and more.
A collection of scholarly, government, and popular publications on many aspects of human impact on the environment.
GreenFILE offers well-researched but accessible information covering all aspects of human impact on the environment. Its multidisciplinary collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles include content on the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done on each level to minimize negative impact. Topics covered include global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
A finding aid to publications about public policy and social issues from 120 countries
Database chronicling global public policy and social issues. Indexes periodicals, books, hearings, reports, gray literature, government publications, Internet resources, and other publications from 120 countries. Coverage begins in 1915.
A collection of more than 170 specialized encyclopedias and handbooks in medicine, social sciences, and environmental science.
Face the climate crisis head on, but understand that we have the power to solve this. From former UN Chief Christiana Figueres and the team who brought you the Paris Agreement, this podcast about issues and politics will inform you, inspire you and help you realize that this is the most exciting time in history to be alive.
Breaking Green Ceilings spotlights passionate environmentalists we don’t often hear from or hear enough from including those from underrepresented groups - Disabled, Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous and People of Color.
Climate change. We know. It can feel too overwhelming. But what if there was a show about climate change that left you feeling... energized? One so filled with possibility that you actually wanted to listen? Join us, journalist Alex Blumberg and a crew of climate nerds, as we bring you smart, inspiring stories about the mess we're in and how we can get ourselves out of it.
Sustainably Influenced is a platform created by Bianca Foley, guiding people to make more sustainable choices. Our host interviews a series of experts in the sustainability space to help shed some light on the many terms used across industries, discussing the different aspects of living a conscious lifestyle and how we can do our bit to make a difference
Green Dreamer explores our paths to collective healing, biocultural revitalization, and true abundance and wellness *for all*.
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