LexisNexis Environmental has changed to ENVIRONMENT ABSTRACTS (CSA). This database can now be found under FIND DATABASES and then ENVIRONMENT ABSTRACTS (CSA). The database has more than 950 journals and encompasses all aspects of the impact of people and technology on the environment and the effectiveness of remedial policies and technologies. As of 1994, the database also provides expanded coverage of energy-related issues.

We have all benefited immensely from the availability of high-quality information available online.  Or have we?  Some researchers are now considering what we have lost with the way scholars are discovering information through databases. Databases tend to have better access to more recent articles and citation analysis showed that new research references a smaller pool of articles. In short, we have lost or reduced serendipitous discovery of new ideas and perspectives. The author of a recent study argues that the internet may “tighten consensus” and drive out diversity rather than fuel the proliferation of new ideas. Not all agree though.  Read a news story or read the article in Science.

Here at the Pollak Library we value the hard work you put into your research and we would love to reward you for your efforts. The Library will honor three individuals with awards of $1,000 (first place); $500 (second place); and $300 (third place). Winners will participate in an award ceremony and have an exhibit devoted to their work on display in the Library. The deadline is April 10th, but that will be here before you know it.  Visit our web site to get all of the details.

The Greening of U.S. Corporations
Economic incentives for U.S. corporations to develop green technologies are examined. Initiatives undertaken by major companies–General Electric, Wal-Mart, Apple, Dupont–illustrate efforts to reduce impact on the environment through environmentally friendly ways of doing business. This report is from the U.S. Department of State and the Bureau of International Information Programs.

Faculty of 1000 Biology is a next-generation literature awareness tool that systematically highlights and reviews the most interesting papers published in the biological sciences field. Leading researchers select and evaluate any primary research paper, in any journal from any date. About 15% of the papers are from Nature, Cell and Science ; an additional 1,000 science journals are represented. Links to full text are provided for articles published by open access publishers and for journals available through CSUF subscription databases. FAQ’s.

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