Research Guides: ENVS 1150: News

Recommended Environmental News

Use news sources when you need up-to-date information about a research topic that is very recent. News sources are handy when your topic has not had a lot of scholarly research conducted on it yet. Pay close attention to bias and authority in news sites.

Google News
Google News allows for customization --try setting up your own topic-based sections.
Earth and Energy
Leading publisher of comprehensive daily news on environmental and energy policy and markets.
Scientific American: Sustainability
American popular science magazine aimed at the general educated public, with a category focused on environmental sustainability.
NCSE News Online
An aggregator of environmental news published by major media outlets, maintained by the National Council for Science and the Environment.

News Databases

Factiva
Most comprehensive source of worldwide local, regional, national, and international newspapers. In addition, you can find U.S. and international company profiles and industry reports.
ProQuest News and Newspapers
Current and historical coverage of major U.S. newspapers.
Nexis Uni
Comprehensive source for local, regional and national newspapers in the United States, plus some international sources. Strong source for legal, company (including private), and country research.