Guides: Earth and Climate Sciences: Media & Websites

Useful Websites

American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database
A crystal structure database that includes every structure published in the American Mineralogist, The Canadian Mineralogist, European Journal of Mineralogy and Physics and Chemistry of Minerals, as well as selected datasets from other journals.
BP Energy Outlook
British Petroleum (BP) provides information on how the global economy is effecting the energy needs of the world.
DNV Energy Transition Outlook
DNV (Det Norske Veritas) is founded as a membership organization in Oslo, Norway by mutual marine insurance clubs. Energy Transition reports focused on global business impacts.
Geolex
Geologic formations are named and described based upon international protocols. This database contains new and revised names for geologic units in the United States.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to provide a clear scientific view on the current state of knowledge in climate change.
International Energy Agency
The International Energy Agency (IEA) works with countries around the world to shape energy policies for a secure and sustainable future.
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Reports
A U.S. environmental advocacy group reports focused on environmental policy and research.
NOAA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
Rocky Mountain Institute was founded as a 501(c)3 nonprofit aiming to radically improve America’s energy practices.
Science.gov
A search engine for government science information from multiple relevant US departments and agencies. Tip: To limit your search to a subset of the database, click on the 'Advanced Search' link
U.S. Energy Information Administration
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) collects, analyzes, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policymaking, efficient markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Find information on U.S. policy, legislation, and much more!
US Global Change Research Program
The U.S. Global Change Research Program coordinates and integrates federal research on changes in the global environment and their implications for society.
WorldWideScience
A global science gateway to national and international scientific databases and portals containing results of scientific research conducted by government agencies.

Images and Video

Commission for the Geological Map of the World
Non-profit responsible for the design, coordination, preparation and publication of small-scale geoscience maps of the global Earth, continents, oceans and major regions of the globe
Global Volcanism Program
The web site of the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program (GVP) provides descriptions and images of volcanoes around the world. It is searchable by name, region of the world, or date of eruption.
NASA Earth Observatory
Satellite imagery of the world
NASA World Wind
Download a free virtual globe from NASA.gov and explore their rich scientific data in 3D.
The National Geologic Map Database
Maps and reports on the geology of the USA.
Topoview Maps
Current and historical topographic maps from USGS.

Academic Video Online This link opens in a new window
Over 80,000 video titles spanning the widest range of subject areas including anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, and more.
Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) This link opens in a new window
Peer-reviewed videos of protocols and procedures as well as video instruction on basic laboratory techniques. Middlebury's subscription includes these JoVE journals: Behavior, Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Biochemistry; also, the Encyclopedia of Experiments in Biology; and, in Science Education: Basic Biology (Biology I, Biology II, Basic Methods in Cellular and Molecular Biology, General Lab Techniques, Lab Animal research, Lab Safety), and Advanced Biology (Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Neuroscience)
Kanopy Streaming Service This link opens in a new window
Members of the Middlebury College Community can now watch films from Kanopy (“Netflix for colleges”). A film in the collection can be watched by any authorized user (current student, faculty, staff member) anywhere, anytime. All films include public performance rights.

Video, Image, and Sound Effects Guide
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Earth and Climate Science Societies and Professional Organizations

Popular Science

Popular Science
Popular Science (also known as PopSci) is an American magazine carrying popular science content, which refers to articles for the general reader on science and technology subjects. The publication became digital only in 2021. View the subscription archive by clicking here, or to their main website for a more visual search.
Scientific American
Scientific American is the authority on science and technology for a general audience, with coverage that explains how research changes our understanding of the world and shapes our lives. You can browse issues on their website,1845 - Present. For better searching try using JSTOR (but the most recent 4 years is not indexed).
Smithsonian
Smithsonian is the official journal published by the Smithsonian Institution, containing popular science topics and written for a general audience. View the subscription archive by clicking here, or to their main website for a more visual search.

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