Special Resources » Databases: Environment
Online access to environmental databases. Examples: AIRS, Chemical Scorecard, EDR, EOHSI, ERNS, HazDat, IRIS, SEDAC, SEP, TRI, The List Rule
The following is the collection of special resources throughout the library. Click on main category / sub-category for that section of the library OR Click on resource title for immediate access to the resource.
Air Quality System [2450] 
The Air Quality System (AQS) is USA's repository of ambient air quality data
The Air Quality System (AQS) is USA's repository of ambient air quality data
CEDR: Comprehensive Epidemiologic Data Resource [10400]
Public access to health and exposure data concerning USA DOE installations
Public access to health and exposure data concerning USA DOE installations
Center for Risk Excellence Tools & Models [6376]
Series of databases and environmental risk assessment tools (large number)
Series of databases and environmental risk assessment tools (large number)
DOE Environmental Management Databases [10399]
US Dept of Energy environmental risk management database system
US Dept of Energy environmental risk management database system
EIMS Environmental Information Management System [26918]
Database of research documents, models, projects, etc. from EPA offices, programs and projects
Database of research documents, models, projects, etc. from EPA offices, programs and projects
Envirofacts Queries, Maps & Reports [3757]
Tools to retrieve environmental information, including preformatted query forms &mapping application
Tools to retrieve environmental information, including preformatted query forms &mapping application
Envirofacts Warehouse [3655]
A single point of access to select EPA environmental data - seven different databases
A single point of access to select EPA environmental data - seven different databases
Environmental Data Registry [2218]
EDR contains information and definitions of the data elements used in EPA systems
EDR contains information and definitions of the data elements used in EPA systems
Environmental Health Perspectives [5023]
Monthly journal of peer-reviewed research and news on the impact of the environment on human health - archives
Monthly journal of peer-reviewed research and news on the impact of the environment on human health - archives
Environmental Justice Geographic Assessment Tool [2994]
Information on EPA permitted facilities and their surrounding communities
Information on EPA permitted facilities and their surrounding communities
Environmental Modeling and Visualization Laboratory [2215]
High performance computing and communications resources to support environmental research for EPA
High performance computing and communications resources to support environmental research for EPA
EPA Compliance and Enforcement Data Systems [10222]
Information on EPA databases for enforcement and compliance history
Information on EPA databases for enforcement and compliance history
EPA Facility Inspection Database [17931]
Obtain information about a facility's toxic releases, air emission estimates, superfund status, etc
Obtain information about a facility's toxic releases, air emission estimates, superfund status, etc
EPA Information Sources & Tools [866]
Listings of EPA clearinghouses, hotlines, information centers, library resources, publications
Listings of EPA clearinghouses, hotlines, information centers, library resources, publications
Federal Register Environmental Impact Statements [2414]
Database for filing of all federal Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
Database for filing of all federal Environmental Impact Statements (EISs)
IRIS - Integrated Risk Information System [2771]
Database on human health effects from exposure to 535 chemicals in the environment
Database on human health effects from exposure to 535 chemicals in the environment
Media Specific Tools [3657]
Large number of databases and software programs categorized by media - air, water, etc.
Large number of databases and software programs categorized by media - air, water, etc.
NatureServe [17079]
Conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals, ecological communities in USA & Canada
Conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals, ecological communities in USA & Canada
NRC - National Response Center Data [2412]
Database on notifications of oil discharges and hazardous substances releases
Database on notifications of oil discharges and hazardous substances releases
NRCS Technical Resources for Natural Resources [2995]
Access to numerous databases related to natural resources such as soil survey data
Access to numerous databases related to natural resources such as soil survey data
Research: Environmental Studies [8936]
Full text of National Academy of Sciences reports on environmental issues
Full text of National Academy of Sciences reports on environmental issues
Risk Assessment Information System (RAIS) [6378]
Provides guidance, tools, databases used in environmental risk assessment (large number)
Provides guidance, tools, databases used in environmental risk assessment (large number)
Science Inventory Environmental Health and Safety Inventory of Research [26873]
Database of US government research studies on environmental health and safety
Database of US government research studies on environmental health and safety
Scorecard [7943]
Databases of chemical releases from manufacturing and animal waste from factory farms in USA
Databases of chemical releases from manufacturing and animal waste from factory farms in USA
Surf Your Watershed [2828]
Information, resources & links to local and state government information about watersheds in the US
Information, resources & links to local and state government information about watersheds in the US
USA HUD Environmental Maps [17080]
Ascertain the existence of environmental hazards in your neighborhood in the USA
Ascertain the existence of environmental hazards in your neighborhood in the USA
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