A Guide to Environmental Studies: Trends & Statistics

A compilation of statistics and analysis of major trends in food production, energy, atmosphere, the economy, the military, and social factors such as population growth, epidemics, and refugees. Sponsored by the Worldwatch Institute.

An annual report on the global condition of the environment, offering an excellent overview of environmental issues and controversies. Gustavus owns most volumes from 1984-present. Shelved on 3rd floor in the General Collection.

This report, put together by the OECD work programme for environmental indicators, includes information and statistics about environmental and socio-economic indicators to measure environmental progress and integrate environmental concerns in sectoral policies. (from report PDF)

Offers articles on environmental changes and the effects of those changes on humans. Topics covered include earth and earth systems, human factors (disease, land use, industrialization) resources (water, land, mineral) and political responses to global change.