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E—The Environmental Magazine
The Fay School Library subscribes to this print periodical, which has great information about current environmental issues. Find it in the magazine section of the library.

WEB SITES

Our Planet
An online magazine focusing on the environment and development around the globe and published by the United Nations.

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
NIEHS features hot topics, science projects, links to related resources, games, puzles & more.

USGS: Science for a Changing World
The U.S. Geological survey provides "an easy way for kids and teachers to see what's going on in the environment and their own backyard."

Planet Ark
Environmental news with a global perspective. "Planet Ark's aim is to show people and business the many ways that they can reduce their day to day impact on the environment."

Center for Coastal Studies
A private nonprofit organization in Provincetown, MA, which provides information on research in the marine environment, mostly marine mammals and conservation.

Garbage
Learn about the difficulties of dealing with different types of waste (solid waste, hazardous waste, and sewage), and global efforts to reduce waste. This site is well organized and easy to use.

Quest of the Ring Leaders
A game where you'll learn about recycling, community involvement and commercial responsibility.

Eek! Recycling and Beyond
The Wisconsin Bureau of Natural Resources presents the story of recycling, with interactive quizzes and games.

Keep America Beautiful
Reduce, reuse, recycle, and beautify; this is the mission of Keep America Beautiful, Inc. This site presents valuable information on litter and graffiti prevention, recycling, and the basics on environmental courts. One section of the site is just for students; it offers some tips on how not to be a litterbug and help beautify your community.

New American Dream
Helping Americans change the way they consume to improve quality of life, protect the environment, and promote social justice.

GrassRoots Recycling Network
This site inspires recyclers to work toward the goal of zero waste!

SUBSCRIPTION DATABASE

Issues & Controversies
Use Issues & Controversies from Facts on File to find up-to-date, in-depth and objective information on the most prominent and hotly debated issues of the day. This is a great place to find clear explanations of opposing points of view! (Funded by the Central Massachusetts Regional Library System)
To use Issues & Controversies at home, enter a library card number from Fay School (see the Library PASSWORDS email on the FirstClass INFO FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS folder) or any public library in Massachusetts in the box below. If you need help accessing this resource at home, watch this online tutorial.

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