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Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO)
Multidisciplinary index to thousands of peer-reviewed scholarly journals. Also includes video content from the Associated Press.
EIS: Digests of Environmental Impact Statements (ProQuest)
Source for finding plain-language EIS summaries, which are designed to inform decisionmakers and the public about projects that will impact environmental quality.

MedlinePlus
High-quality, plain-language information on health and wellness topics.

ENVIROnetBASE
Practical starting point for finding background research on environment-related topics.
Health and Fitness Magazine Archive (ProQuest)
This collection supports research in topics such as the history of sex roles, body image, fitness/exercise, public health, food/nutrition, and medicine.
Human Development Report
Reports and statistics providing an overview of key aspects of human development. Includes the Human Development Index (HDI) ranking for countries and regions.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia covering the environment of Earth with particular emphasis on the interaction between society and the natural spheres of the Earth.
Statistical Insight
Comprehensive index for local, state, national, and international statistics. Contains interdisciplinary data and reports, and indexes older statistical publications held on microfiche (1973-present).
Environmental Issues Online (Alexander Street)
This Alexander Street Press resource centers on key environmental challenges including climate change, water/air pollution, biodiversity, conservation, agriculture, and deforestation. The collection includes case studies, monographs, archival primary sources, video and audio materials.

Pew Research Center
Pew conducts demographic and public opinion research on issues affecting everyday life, many of which connect with scientific topics.