Resources

Databases

World Book

Britannica

Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints

Teen Health & Wellness

(You may need to log on to this database again once it opens up, using the same username and password.) 

Websites

EPA: Pollution Prevention

Also has tips on conserving water, conserving energy, and finding safer products for your home

NRDC: Water Pollution

Information on causes and effects of water pollution and ways to help 

World Wildlife Fund

Information on threatened species and regions and more

Feeding America: Hunger in America

Facts about hunger throughout America and links to local food banks

Feeding America: Food Insecurity in Westchester

Information and data on food insecurity in Westchester County, ways to help

Physical Activity

Information from the Center Disease Control on the benefits of physical activity

National Coalition to End Homelessness

Information and statistics on homelessness, ways to help

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Government site with information on drug use and addiction

NIH: National Institute on Aging

Information on healthy aging

Pedestrian Safety

Information from U.S. Department of Transportation on ways to keep pedestrians safe, as well as statistics on pedestrian accidents 

The Humane Society

Information on issues affecting animals, including animal testing, pet homelessness, animal cruelty