Environmental Sciences Informationtag:blogs.princeton.edu,2009:/envirosci//4602008-12-23T16:55:01ZThe main purpose of this blog is to communicate about useful resources for research in the Library & beyond.Movable Type Enterprise 1.03Will there be abrupt climate change in the 21st Century?tag:blogs.princeton.edu,2008:/envirosci//460.84162008-12-23T16:23:43Z2008-12-23T16:55:01Z Abrupt Climate Change: Will It Happen this Century? - Read the conclusions drawn from an assessment of the scientific literature. There is also a link to the full report....Louise Deis
conclusions drawn from an assessment of the scientific literature.
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White House Science Advisor likely to be John P. Holdrentag:blogs.princeton.edu,2008:/envirosci//460.84022008-12-19T19:01:04Z2008-12-19T19:08:25ZDecember 18, 2008 From ScienceInsider blog, via the Astrophysics Dept. Librarian, Jane Holmquist: Obama Chooses Harvard Academic as Science Adviser /Washington/ — John P. Holdren, director of the Program on Science, Technology, and Public Policy at Harvard University’s Kennedy School...Louise Deis
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canceled a planned staff meeting today at Harvard's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and instead flew to Chicago to meet with Obama transition officials and prepare for the announcement, the association's _ScienceInsider blog_
said, without identifying its sources.
President-elect Barack Obama, a graduate of Harvard Law School, is expected to announce his choice of Mr. Holdren as science adviser during his weekly radio address on Saturday, ScienceInsider reported.
Mr. Obama _already has nominated_
the Nobel Prize-winning physicist Steven Chu as energy secretary and named Carol M. Browner, a former head of the Environmental Protection Agency, to a new position in charge of coordinating energy issues. /--Paul Basken/
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Reducing Your Carbon Footprint -- CQ Researchertag:blogs.princeton.edu,2008:/envirosci//460.83572008-12-08T15:55:33Z2008-12-08T16:27:03ZThis Week’s Report, from the CQ Researcher weekly alert: “Reducing Your Carbon Footprint” by Thomas J. Billitteri, December 5, 2008 Can individual actions reduce global warming? As climate change rises closer to the top of the government’s policy agenda -...Louise Deis
CQ Researcher weekly alert:
"Reducing Your Carbon Footprint" by Thomas J. Billitteri, December 5, 2008
Can individual actions reduce global warming?
As climate change rises closer to the top of the government's policy agenda - and an economic crisis intensifies - more and more consumers are trying to change their behavior so they pollute and consume less. To reduce their individual "carbon footprints," many are cutting gasoline and home-heating consumption, choosing locally grown food and recycling. While such actions are important in curbing global warming, the extent to which consumers can reduce or reverse broad-scale environmental damage is open to debate. Moreover, well-intentioned personal actions can have unintended consequences that cancel out positive effects. To have the greatest impact, corporate and government policy must lead the way, many environmental advocates say.
Are measures of individual carbon emissions valid?
Should government do more to encourage individuals to reduce their carbon footprints?
Can individual action significantly reduce global climate change?
To view this week's entire report on CQ Researcher Online, click here.
CQ Researcher is an excellent service/publication.
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State of the World Population 2008tag:blogs.princeton.edu,2008:/envirosci//460.82902008-11-18T17:57:56Z2008-11-18T18:16:58ZLouise Deis
State of the World Population 2008: Reaching common ground: culture,
gender and human rights - <http://www.docuticker.com The source of the report is the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). It coincides with this year's 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and is available on the web or as a PDF (2.5 MB).
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Global Change Education Program, Dept. of Energytag:blogs.princeton.edu,2008:/envirosci//460.82882008-11-18T16:40:32Z2008-11-18T16:59:06ZThe U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER) sponsors the Global Change Education Program (GCEP) to promote undergraduate and graduate education and training in support of the Department’s global change research activities. Global change research encompasses...Louise Deis
Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER) sponsors the Global Change Education Program (GCEP) to promote undergraduate and graduate education and training in support of the Department's global change research activities. Global change research encompasses a number of technical areas, including atmospheric sciences, ecology, global carbon cycles, climate, and terrestrial processes.
GCEP has two components:
· Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
· Graduate Research Environmental Fellowships (GREF).
SURE appointments are competitive, require U.S. Citizenship, and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (4.0 system). In addition, GREF requires applicants to have successfully completed at least one year of graduate school.
For further information:
· Visit the website, http://www.atmos.anl.gov/GCEP/
· Contact Jeffrey Gaffney at jsgaffney@ualr.edu, Nancy Marley at namarley@ualr.edu, or Milton J. Constantin at milton.constantin@orau.org.
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) administers the GCEP for the Department of Energy. ORISE is managed under contract by the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU).
Milton J. Constantin
Program Manager
865/576-7009 (T)
865/241-9445 (F)
milton.constantin@orau.org
From an email from: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
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Al Gore on Climate, Energy & the Economytag:blogs.princeton.edu,2008:/envirosci//460.82592008-11-10T15:53:45Z2008-11-10T16:02:23ZThe Climate for Change , By AL GORE: “How we can save the economy and the earth at the same time.” An OpEd piece from the Nov. 9th, New York Times....Louise DeisThe Climate for Change ,
By AL GORE:
"How we can save the economy and the earth at the same time."
An OpEd piece from the Nov. 9th, New York Times.]]>
BIO-RAD SPECTRA DATABASE DEMONSTRATIONtag:blogs.princeton.edu,2008:/envirosci//460.81632008-10-15T20:13:24Z2008-10-15T20:23:58ZYou are cordially invited to drop-in at the Lewis Science Library’s electronic classroom and learn about the content and features of BioRad’s spectra database called “KnowItAll U” (where U=University) this Thursday, Oct. 16, between 10 am and 2 pm. The...Louise Deis
You are cordially invited to drop-in at the Lewis Science Library's electronic classroom and learn about the content and features of BioRad's spectra database called "KnowItAll U" (where U=University) this Thursday, Oct. 16, between 10 am and 2 pm. The e-classroom is on the 2nd floor, Room 225. Dr. Greg Banik of Bio-Rad Informatics will be here to demonstrate this product.
In 2008 the Library subscribed to KnowItAll U--only then offered via subscription to academic institutions--which provides Web access to over 1.3 million spectra (including those from Sadtler) and includes structures and chemical property information. The database includes IR, UV/Vis, NMR, Raman and mass spectra. A Windows version is available as well and can be used for database creation and more sophisticated searching. The web version is available at http://www.knowitallanyware.com/site.html. Scroll down on the webpage, click "Yes, I agree", and try out the Advanced Search option.
There will be refreshments and door prizes.
We would appreciate it if you would register at http://scilib.princeton.edu/instruction/workshops.php so we can gauge the number of attendees in advance, but this is optional. Please feel free to come and stay as short or as long a time as you wish.
I hope you will be able to join us on Thursday.
Juliette O. Arnheim
Chemistry Librarian
Lewis Science Library
Princeton University
(609) 258-6173
NSF-funded climate humanitarian program abruptly terminatedtag:blogs.princeton.edu,2008:/envirosci//460.81562008-10-13T21:14:18Z2008-10-13T21:24:54Z“Citing budget constraints, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) announced this week it will shut down its Center for Capacity Building, a small group of experts headed by Dr. Michael “Mickey” Glantz, a 35-year veteran of NCAR and a...Louise Deis
social science community and amongst colleagues in the climate policy arena. What does this move say about overall support for the role of social sciences in climate research and policy development?"
ClimateScienceWatch, is the newsletter for "Promoting integrity in the use of climate science in government".
Posted on Friday, August 08, 2008.
Read the whole entry.
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Library Workshop: Searching and Analyzing Results in SCOPUStag:blogs.princeton.edu,2008:/envirosci//460.81472008-10-08T16:35:38Z2008-10-13T21:41:41ZLouise Deis
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Energystartag:blogs.princeton.edu,2008:/envirosci//460.81192008-10-01T21:10:30Z2008-10-01T21:21:30ZThe United States Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency have produced a useful website, ENERGYSTAR, which gives practical information on how we all can save energy. There is advice or tips for products, buildings and plants, new homes...Louise Deis
ENERGYSTAR, which gives practical information on how we all can save energy. There is advice or tips for products, buildings and plants, new homes and home improvements. There are links to news and podcasts.
Source: an email from Robert Sheneman at the Princeton Plasma Physics Labs.]]>
EPA Libraries re-opening September 30, 2008tag:blogs.princeton.edu,2008:/envirosci//460.81102008-09-29T16:36:59Z2008-09-29T17:01:44ZHTML - http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-22468.htm PDF - http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-22468.pdf “SUMMARY - EPA is enhancing access to library services for the public and Agency staff. EPA will open previously closed libraries in its National Library Network, with walk-in access for the public and EPA...Louise Deis
HTML - http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-22468.htm
PDF - http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-22468.pdf
"SUMMARY -
EPA is enhancing access to library services for the public and Agency staff. EPA will open previously closed libraries in its National Library Network, with walk-in access for the public and EPA staff. Other library locations will expand staffing, operating hours, or services. This notice [from the Federal Register] provides information regarding how members of the public can access the libraries and services beginning September 30, 2008."
With thanks to Dorothy Alibrando, from the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection, who sent this information to the Special Libraries group, Environment & Resource Management Division.]]>
Wikia Green -- a new Wikitag:blogs.princeton.edu,2008:/envirosci//460.80982008-09-25T19:00:41Z2008-09-26T19:29:36Z“…today [Jimmy] Wales and others at Wikia, Inc. announced the launch of a new eco-focused project, which they’re calling Wikia Green. The goal is to create a flexible, dynamic community wiki that covers anything and everything in the environmental and...Louise DeisWikia Green. The goal is to create a flexible, dynamic community wiki that covers anything and everything in the environmental and sustainable universe."
From an interview reported in The Daily Green 9/9/08: "Wikia Green Launches as a "Wikipedia" for Enviros"
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Green, Inc. a new blogtag:blogs.princeton.edu,2008:/envirosci//460.80902008-09-24T15:08:02Z2008-09-24T17:51:56ZDid you notice in today’s New York Times, an announcement of the blog: Green, Inc. : Energy, the Environment and the Bottom Line “About Green Inc. How will the pressures of climate change, limited fossil fuel resources and the mainstreaming...Louise Deis
Green, Inc. : Energy, the Environment and the Bottom Line
"About Green Inc.
How will the pressures of climate change, limited fossil fuel resources and the mainstreaming of "green" consciousness reshape society? Follow the money. From renewable energy policy to carbon markets to dubious eco-advertising, our energy and environment reporters will track the high-stakes pursuit of a greener globe."
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Green Chemistry Program & electronic newslettertag:blogs.princeton.edu,2008:/envirosci//460.80852008-09-23T15:54:21Z2008-09-23T16:14:14ZTo read about the Green Chemistry Program at the EPA, click here. The ACS (American Chemical Society) is an active partner. Check out their Green Chemistry links. The RSC (Royal Society of Chemistry) also has green chemistry links and publishes...Louise Deis
here. The ACS (American Chemical Society) is an active partner. Check out their Green Chemistry links. The RSC (Royal Society of Chemistry) also has green chemistry links and publishes the key journal, Green Chemistry.
Princeton University Library subscribes to this journal.
To subscribe to the Green Chemistry Program electronic newsletter, send a blank email to lyris@lists.epa.gov
with the subject line:
subscribe green_chemistry FirstName LastName]]>
Student Design Competition for Sustainability (EPA)tag:blogs.princeton.edu,2008:/envirosci//460.80832008-09-23T15:27:29Z2008-09-23T15:38:23ZFrom the Green Chemistry Program electronic newsletter: P3: People, Prosperity and the Planet: Student Design Competition for Sustainability Solicitation Open: Sept 23, 2009 - Dec 23, 2009 EPA is seeking applications to research, develop, and design solutions to real world...Louise Deis
http://www.epa.gov/P3">http://www.epa.gov/P3 for more details about the program & a link to the solicitation.]]>