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American Institute of Biological Sciences
The American Institute of Biological Sciences’ Web site contains online AIBS lectures and a virtual library. AIBS Classifieds, posted monthly, feature opportunities and offerings for biologists.
American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)
Everything you want to know about the American Museum of Natural History in New York City can be found at www.amnh.org. Locate information on tickets, membership, featured exhibits and AMNH research, or read about upcoming workshops, programs and activities for the entire family.
Business for Social Responsibility (BSR)
The BSR Resources offers a collection of extensive research, investigative tools and practical guidelines on responsible business practices. Free issue briefs provide the business case, external standards, implementation steps, leadership examples and further resources for multiple corporate social responsibility issues.
Center for Plant Conservation (CPC)
This Web site provides the National Collection of Endangered Plants, with plant profiles for more than 600 of the country’s most endangered native plants. The Plant Conservation Directory contains information on botanists and federal and state government contacts who can provide information about rare and endangered plants, permit procedures and state laws.
Center for Science and Environment (CSE)
The Center for Science and Environment Web site provides several educational tools including a library of news clippings, books, articles, images, videos, contact directories, Down to Earth Articles, Gazette Notifications and FAQs.
Charles Darwin Research Station
The Charles Darwin Research Station conducts scientific research on Galapagos ecosystems to supply information and technical assistance to the Galapagos National Park Service and other branches of the government. At this site you can send a postcard from the Galapagos, learn about volunteer opportunities, and learn all about the Galapagos Islands and restoring the islands’ giant tortoise population.
Earthwatch Institute
Earthwatch Institute engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Visit earthwatch.org to learn how you can join an Earthwatch research expedition.
Field Museum
Visit the Field Museum’s official Web site to locate information on exhibits, planning a trip, and museum research and collections. You may also access Harlow, the Library’s online catalog, which includes more than 40,000 bibliographic records, including 37,000 records for books and 3,000 records for journals.
Horizon Solutions Site
This Web site provides a forum for the presentation of peer-reviewed solutions to concerns in the areas of health, population, development and the environment.
New York Botanical Garden
Learn about the laboratory and field research being conducted at the New York Botanical Garden on this site. Navigate around the plant information services or check out the unique virtual herbarium (online specimen catalog). The Mertz Library includes books, journals and archives about the plants of the world.
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
Rocky Mountain Institute is a nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative use of natural, human and other capital to make the world more secure, just, prosperous and life sustaining. Read about RMI’s approach to 7 areas of impact and search the Library feature containing RMI’s more popular publications, organized by topical category. All files found here are available in downloadable PDF format.
Society for Conservation Biology (SCB)
The Society for Conservation Biology is an excellent resource for conservation jobs, education, academic programs and research tips. SCB members have access to the online edition of Conservation Biology, and abstracts of back issues are available in PDF format.
The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life Web site is an Internet project containing an array of information about phylogeny and biodiversity. The Tree of Life project illustrates, by the connectedness of its own pages, the evolutionary tree that unites all living things. Each page contains information on a different group of organisms, their history and characteristics.
Union of Concerned Scientists
The Union of Concerned Scientists is composed of citizens and scientists in favor of environmental solutions. Their Web site provides resourceful information on several environmental topics and on each of their four programs: food, vehicles, environment, energy and security.
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