Alternative Energy Sources

At the Library

Books about Renewable Energy Sources

Movies about Renewable Energy

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Discovering Collection

• Type in “Alternative Energy”
• Click on Search button

For more articles, try these related search terms:

• Renewable Energy Resources
• Renewable Energy Sources
• Alternative Energy Sources

Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

• Click on "Environment"
• Click on "Renewable Energy"
• Use the tabs to navigate between different material types
• Or, try searching for a particular type of energy such as wind or solar

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Websites
Centre for Energy
Provides access to current news, statistics and facts about energy in Canada.

Natural Resources Canada
Provides links to current research and investment initiatives supporting Canada's commitment to increase its supply of clean, renewable energy.

Ontario Sustainable Energy Association
An eduacational and advocacy group focused on empowering communities to create sustainable energy projects

Canadian and World Issues

Click on one of the links above to find Books, Movies, and Websites on a specific topic, or try the resources below.

Online Resources

Canada in Context

• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a Subject search for your topic
• Use the links on the left to choose the material type
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

• Browse the Categories on the main page to find your topic OR
• Type your topic into the search box
• Use the tabs to navigate between different material types
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Ebscohost

• Click on Advanced Search
• Check off full text in the Limit Your Results box
• Do a Subject (SU) search on your topic
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your research

Climate Change

 At the Library

Books about Global Warming

Books about the Greenhouse Effect

Videos about Global Warming

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

• Click on "Global Issues"
• Click on "Global Warming"
• Use the tabs to navigate between different material types
• Or, try searching for "Climate Change"

EBSCO Host
Search by:
• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a Subject (SU) search on “Global Warming”.
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search. Also check the left hand tool bar labeled “Subject: Thesaurus Term” to help narrow your search.

Science in Context
• Under Topics, select Global Warming and Climate Change

See all Information Databases

What are Information Databases?

Websites

Canada's Action on Climate Change
The Canadian Government's offical Climate Change website includes information on current policies, reports and general climate change information.

Climate Crisis
News, videos and photo galleries on climate change with an emphasis on everyone doing their part.

David Suzuki Foundation
Climate change information and ideas from Canada's own David Suzuki. Click on "Issues" to get started.

Deforestation

At the Library

Books about Deforestation

Books about Reforestation

Movies about Deforestation

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Ebsco Host
Search by:

• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a Subject (SU) search on “Deforestation”.
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search.

Canadian Business and Current Affairs
Search by:

• Do a Basic Search for “Deforesation”
• Browse the Suggested Topics, so you can narrow your search

Statistics Canada
Search by:

• Search the DSP website for “Deforestation”
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

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What are Information Databases?

Websites

National Forestry Database
The site is maintained by the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers and has data from all the provinces. It provides excellent forestry maps and statistics.

Natural Resources Canada: Sustainable Forest Management
Provides information on how the Canadian Forest Service manages Canadian forests.

In My Community

ReForest London
ReForest London encourages individuals, groups and businesses to improve London's environmental health by planting and caring for trees in our community.

Earthquakes

At the Library

Books about Earthquakes

Books and Movies about Plate Tectonics

Books about Richter’s Scale

Books about Seismology
 

Videos about Earthquakes

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Ebsco Host

• Click on Advanced Search

• Do a Subject (SU) search on “Earthquakes” and add the heading to your top. For example “Earthquakes” and “Marine” or “Earthquakes” and “Richter’s Scale”.
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search.

Science in Context

• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a subject search for your topic (i.e. earthquakes, plate tectonics, etc.)
• Use the links on the left to choose the material type
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Websites

IRIS: Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology
Monitor global earthquakes in near real-time, visit seismic stations around the world, and search the web for earthquake or region-related information.

Natural Resources Canada: Earthquakes Canada
This website provides information on recent and historical earthquakes in Canada as well as seismographic stations and related data.

Ecosystems

At the Library

Books about Ecosystems

Videos about Ecosystems

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet. All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Ebsco Host
Search by:
• Click on Advanced Search

• Do a Subject (SU) search on “Ecosystems” and add the heading to your top. For example “Ecosystems” and “Marine” or “Ecosystems” and “Terrestrial”.
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search.

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Websites

Environment Canada: Ecosystems and Habitats
Find out about ecosystems and habitats as well as Environment Canada's efforts to support healthy and diverse wildlife populations through the preservation of wilderness areas.

Parks Canada: Ecosystem Conservation Plan
Ecosystem research and conservation plans for our National Parks.

Ecotourism

At the Library

Books about Ecotourism

Videos about Ecotourism - CBC-TV News in Review: December 1998 – Ecotourism: the impact on wildlife

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Canada in Context

• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a Subject search for "ecotourism"
• Use the links on the left to choose the material type
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Canadian Business & Current Affairs (CBCA)

• Do a basic search using the term "ecotourism"
• Browse the suggested topics to help you narrow down your search
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

EBSCO Host

• Click on Advanced Search
• Check off full text in the Limit Your Results section
• Do a Subject (SU) search on "ecotourism"
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Websites

EcoClub
Provides access to directories, news, philosophy, and products relating to ecotourism

The International Ecotourism Society (TIES)
Information about ecotourism for travelers, professionals and students wanting to learn more.

Verge 
Travel with purpose: the Canadian way.

Ecozones

At the Library

Books about Canadian ecozones & biomes

DVDs about Canadian ecozones & biomes

Books about biomes of North America

Books about Ecosystems in Action

Books about Habitats

Books about Terrestial ecozones:

Caves

Deserts

Forests

Grasslands

Rainforests

Taiga (Boreal forests)

Books about Marine ecozones:

Estuaries

Freshwater

Lakes

Rivers & Streams

Books about Wetlands

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Canadian Business & Current Affairs

• Do a basic search using the term "ecological zones"
• Browse the suggested topics to help you narrow down your seach
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Canadian Reference Centre

• Click on Advanced Search.
• Type in "ecological zones" and "Canada". Choose "TX, all text" from the Select a Field bar
• Click on search.
• Use "Narrow Results" bar on the left to explore other subject headings

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Websites

The Canadian Biodiversity Web Site: Redpath Museum, McGill University
A close-up look at the conditions that created Canada's ecozones with maps and descriptions.

Environment Canada: Ecozones of Canada
Includes an introduction to ecozones, maps and descriptions of Canada’s 20 major ecosystems (15 terrestial ecozones and 5 marine ecozones).

The Atlas of Canada: Natural Resources Canada - Ecological Framework
These entries in Natural Resources Canada's The Atlas of Canada feature interactive maps, and explain Canada’s hierarchy of ecosystems, wetland diversity, including biotic and non-biotic components.

The Atlas of Canada: Natural Resouces Canada - Wetlands
These entries in Natural Resources Canada's The Atlas of Canada feature interactive maps, and explain Canada’s wetland diversity including a breakdown by type of region.

Erosion

At the Library

Erosion

Videos about Erosion

Soil Conservation

Videos about Soil Conservation

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Ebsco Host

Search by:

• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a Subject (SU) search on “Soil Erosion” and add the heading to your top. For example “Soil Erosion” and “Conservation”.
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search.

Science in Context

• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a subject search for "soil erosion"
• Use the links on the left to choose the material type
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Websites

Soil Conservation Council of Canada
The Soil Conservation Council of Canada is a national, independent organization that provides a non-partisan public forum to lobby for soil conservation at the national level.

Soil Erosion Causes and Effects
This website provides an up-to-date factsheet created by the Ontario Ministry of Agricultural Foods and Rural Affairs.

Geology

At the Library

Books about Canadian Geology

Books about  the Geology of London Ontario

Books about Ontario Geology

Movies about Geology

Books about Geologists

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Ebsco Host

Search by:

• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a Subject (SU) search on “Geology” and add the heading to your top. For example “Geology” and “Marine” or “Geology and “Isotope”. 
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search.

Science in Context

• Under Topics, select Geology OR
• Do a subject search for your specific topic
• Use the links on the left to select the material type
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

See all Information Databases

What are Information Databases?

Websites

Earth Science World
The American Geological Institute provides geological-related news, statistical information on natural resources, and details of recent seismological events. The site also features an interactive geological time-scale graph and an image bank of high-quality, free geoscience photographs for the public.

Geology.com
Provides up-to-date articles, maps and satellite images for geologists, earth scientists and the public.

Geologic Hazards
From the United States Geological Survey, this website provides information, interactive maps and images about the causes of geological events.

Medical Tourism

At the Library

Books about Medical Tourism

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Canadian Business and Current Affairs (CBCA)

• Do a basic search using the term "medical tourism"
• Browse the suggested topics to help you narrow down your search
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

• Do a search using the term "medical tourism"
• Use the tabs to navigate between different material types
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Health & Wellness Resource Center

• Type in “Medical Tourism”
• Click on Subject toggle
• Click on Search

Health Source – Consumer Edition

• Type in “Medical Tourism”
•  Click on Search button

For more articles, also try these Search Terms:

• Medical Travel
• Health Tourism
• Global Healthcare

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Websites

Medical Tourism Association
Interested in prices? Find out if it is more expensive to have a hip replaced in India or Mexico

Understanding Medical Tourism
Get the latest statistics and news on Medical Tourism.

Physical Geography

Click on one of the links above to find Books, Movies and Websites on a specific topic, or try the resources below.

At the Library

General Geography books

Atlases

Canadian Atlases

Almanacs

Online Resources

Canadian Business and Current Affairs (CBCA) 

• Do a basic search for your topic
• Browse the suggested topics to help you narrow down your search
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Canadian Points of View Reference Centre

• Do a simple search for your topic
• Use the tabs to navigate between different material types
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Ebsco Host

• Click on Advanced Search
• Check off full text in the Limit Your Results section
• Do a Subject (SU) search on your topic
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Science in Context

• Click on the topics and browse for your subject OR
• Click on Advanced search
• Do a subject search for your topic
• Use the links on the left to choose the material type
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

Volcanoes

At the Library

Books about Volcanoes

Videos about Volcanoes

Online Resources

Using Information Databases, you will find articles published in magazines, newspapers and academic journals that you can’t find using the Internet.
All of our databases are listed on our website but we recommend you try the ones below first.
*If you are using a computer that isn’t in the library, you’ll be asked to type in your library card number.

Ebsco Host

Search by:

• Click on Advanced Search
• Do a Subject (SU) search on “Volcanoes” and add the heading to your top. For example “Volcanoes” and “Tourism” or “Volcanoes” and “Eruptions”.
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search.

Science in Context

• Under Topics, choose Volcanoes OR
• Click on the Advanced search
• Do a subject search for your topic
• Use the links on the left to choose the material type
• Click on the articles most appropriate for your search

See all Information Databases.

What are Information Databases?

Websites

National Resources Canada: Volcanoes of Canada
Learn more about Canadian volcanoes and volcanology.

Volcano World
Explore the current activity of Earth’s volcanoes from the Department of Geosciences at Oregon State University.