Looking for Longleaf
June 1 , 2013 by Bland L.When the first European settlers arrived in the Southeast, the woodlands they encountered were quite different from what we see today. Instead of crowded stands of hardwood trees choked with bushes and vines, they saw vast expanses of tall longleaf pines, widely spaced and with a ground carpeting of grasses and wildflowers.
Dying Green: The Eco-Friendly Burial Movement in SC
April 11 , 2013 by Sarah GoughWhat do death and ecological conservation have in common? More than you might think.
Encyclopedia of Global Resources
February 18 , 2013Part of the Salem science collection, the Encyclopedia of Global Resources surveys more than 200 natural resources, along with major producers and technologies, in this comprehensive, four-volume set. Essays also address the global economic impact of our natural resources. Filled with dozens of tables, charts, photos and appendixes, this set will be an asset to any science collection.
GreenFILE
November 15 , 2012Multidisciplinary by nature, GreenFILE draws on the connections between the environment and a variety of disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology. Topics covered include global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. The database provides indexing and abstracts for more than 612,000 records, as well as Open Access full text for more than 9,100 records.