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Biology 2306 - Pepin, Amanda: Local Environmental Issues

Use this guide to find information about environmental concerns.

Searching as Strategic Exploration

Topics to Choose From

  •          Air pollution and air quality in San Antonio
  •          Water resources and conservation in San Antonio and Texas in general
  •          Effect of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the Gulf of Mexico
  •          Food security in San Antonio
  •          Endangered species of Texas; choose from the following list:
    •    Golden-Cheeked Warbler
    •    Whooping Crane
    •    Houston Toad
    •    Endangered Species of the Edwards Aquifer
  •          Invasive species of Texas; choose from the following list:
    •    Imported Fire Ant
    •    Feral Hog
    •    Zebra Mussels
    •    Nutria
  •          Recycling and waste management in San Antonio
  •          Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in the Eagle Ford Shale
  •          Wind energy development in Texas
  •          Solar energy development in San Antonio

Search Examples from Tools

Tool: Gale Virtual Reference Library

Here's some good background info on bullies and bullying from a children's health encyclopedia.

GVRL entry on Bullies

Tool: Gale Virtual Reference Library

Analysis of how media affects kid behavior.

GVRL media influence on kids

Off-campus access

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