For this research project you will find the most up-to-date information from online databases.  Each database can assist you in a variety of ways.  Below we have listed the databases we think will be the most useful and the order in which we suggest you access them depending if if you want to search by country or by environment issue.

Step 1 – Find an environmental related topic in an Asian country.

1) World Geography

As you may not be sure of what specific environment issues exist in each country, World Geography is a good place to start as you can access information on each country and under environment it will discuss particular issues

2) Facts on File – Science Online

This will provide a list of environmental issues.  Some issues may be more interesting to you than others.  You can use this to find out more about a particular issue and then on focus on a particular country.  Facts on file will also help you once you have decided your topic

Step 2 – After deciding on a Topic

3)  Encyclopedia Britannica

A good place to go to get either an overview of a broad topic or more specific information

4)  SIRS Researcher

Once you have decided on your topic, this is good place to go for either more information or to see if it discusses your topic from different points of view.  For example:  “Should population control measures be enacted?”

5)  Newsbank

A good place go for recent information on your topic.

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Endangered Animal Links

• Edge of Existence
  The EDGE of Existence programme aims to conserve the world’s most Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) species by implementing the research and conservation actions needed to secure their future.
• Animal Info
  Information on Rare, Threatened and Endangered Mammals; facts; pictures and more!
• Endangered Species
  Lots of informational links to sites to facts and information about endangered animals
• Earth Endangered Creatures – List of animals
  Endangered Species information split into 11 parts–7 of which are the 7 continents of our planet and also an … 2008-2009 Earth’s Endangered Creatures