Associations and Societies
- Canadian Environmental Law Association"CELA works to protect human health and our environment by seeking justice for those harmed by pollution and by working to change policies to prevent such problems in the first place."
- David Suzuki Foundation"We work with government, business and individuals to conserve our environment by providing science-based education, advocacy and policy work, and acting as a catalyst for the social change that today's situation demands."
- Ecojustice Canada"Ecojustice is a national charitable organization dedicated to defending Canadians' right to a healthy environment."
- Environmental Studies Association of Canada"The Environmental Studies Association of Canada (ESAC) is a Learned Society formed in 1993 to further research and teaching activities in areas related to environmental studies in Canada."
- Global Footprint Network"At Global Footprint Network, a nonprofit 501(c)3 research organization, our programs are designed to influence decision makers at all levels of society and to create a critical mass of powerful institutions..."
- ISO - International Organization for Standardization"ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world's largest developer and publisher of International Standards."
- Toronto Environmental Alliance"Our Mission is to promote a greener Toronto. We work with concerned individuals, community groups, professionals and workers, encouraging the participation of local people on local issues."
- World Energy Council"The World Energy Council (WEC) is the principal impartial network of leaders and practitioners promoting an affordable, stable and environmentally sensitive energy system for the greatest benefit of all."
Websites
- Encyclopedia of Earth"The Encyclopedia of Earth (EoE) is an electronic reference about the Earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society."
- SciTech Connect"Your connection to science, technology,
and engineering research information
from the U.S. Department of Energy." - The Energy Technology Data Exchange (ETDE)"The contents of the ETDE database is extensive, covering many energy-related subject areas."
- The World Bank: Data"This site is meant to provide all users with improved access to World Bank data and to make that data easy to find and use."
- U.S. Engergy Information Administration"EIA has compiled a nationwide inventory providing detailed summaries of energy efficiency evaluation reports—commonly called evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V) reports—on electricity and natural gas programs."
- World Environmental Library"It [World Environmental Library] contains 400 publications (45,000 pages) of ideas and solutions in the fields of Agriculture, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Environmental Impact Assessment, Energy, Health, Natural Resources, Policy, Sustainable Development, Waste Management and Water."
- World Resource Institute"The World Resources Institute is a global environmental think tank that goes beyond research to put ideas into action."
Government Websites
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency"Our role is to provide Canadians with high-quality environmental assessments that contribute to informed decision making, in support of sustainable development."
- Environment Canada"At Environment Canada, our business is protecting the environment, conserving the country's natural heritage, and providing weather and meteorological information to keep Canadians informed and safe."
- Health Canada: Environmental and Workplace Health"This section offers information and advice on some of the most common environmental factors that affect human health: air, noise, soil and water pollution, climate change, environmental contaminants, occupational health and safety, pest control and radiation."
- Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and ParksResponsible for protecting clean and safe air, land and water to ensure healthy communities, ecological protection and sustainable development for present and future generations of Ontarians.
- US Enviornmental Protection Agency"The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment."
- United Nations Environment Programme"Mission: To provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations."
Evaluating Websites Using the C.R.A.A.P. Test
CURRENCY
- How current is the information? Is the information current enough for YOUR topic?
- When was the page created, or last updated?
- Is there a copyright date on the page?
RELEVANCY
- Is the information relevant to your topic?
- Who is the target audience for this website. Children? Consumers? Students? Scientists?
AUTHORITY
- Who created the site or the page? Is it an individual, a corporation, an organization or association?
- What does the website domain tell you? (e.g. .com, .org, .edu, .gov)
- What do you know about the creator of the website? Are they credible and reputable?
- Are there ads on the site? If so, do the ads relate at all to the content of the website?
ACCURACY
- Are sources or references given to support the information or evidence provided?
- Are there spelling or grammar errors?
- What information is provided about the author and his or her credentials, experience or education?
- Can you find similar or the same information in other credible sources?
PURPOSE
- Is the information provided factual only, or is it opinion or biased?
- Is the website trying to sell you something, or persuade you to a particular point of view?
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