Geography

Human-Environment Interaction: Place, Regions, and Culture

1. “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis.” Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

The latest assessment report on climate change, detailing the physical science basis and human influence on the climate.

2. “Climate Change Impacts.” Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), www.epa.gov/climate-change/climate-change-impacts. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Details the impacts of climate change on various regions in the United States and the reciprocal influence between humans and the environment.

3. “Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet.” National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), climate.nasa.gov/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides data and visualizations on climate change and its impacts on human and physical systems.

4. “Climate Watch.” World Resources Institute, www.climatewatchdata.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

Offers data on greenhouse gas emissions, climate policies, and how different regions are affected by and responding to climate change.

5. “How Humans Have Changed the Landscape.” BBC News, www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-35850343. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

An article discussing how human activities have transformed landscapes around the world.

6. “Human-Environment Interaction.” National Geographic Society, www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/human-environment-interaction/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024. 

This article explains the concept of human-environment interaction, providing examples and case studies.

7. “Sustainable Cities.” Geographical Association, www.geography.org.uk/Sustainable-cities. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Explores the concept of sustainable cities and how urban planning can mitigate environmental impacts.

8. “Sustainable Development Goals.” United Nations, sdgs.un.org/goals. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides information on the Sustainable Development Goals, including those related to environmental sustainability and human-environment interaction.

9. “Global Environment Outlook.” United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), www.unep.org/resources/global-environment-outlook-6. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides comprehensive reports on environmental issues and how human activities influence the environment.

10. “Urban Green Spaces and Health.” World Health Organization (WHO), www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/environment-and-health/urban-health/activities/urban-green-spaces-and-health. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Examines the health benefits of urban green spaces and the importance of integrating nature into cities.

Human Population: Spatial Patterns and Movements

1. “Data and Resources.” The Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford, migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers data, analysis, and research on migration in the UK and globally.

2. “Data Center.” Human Development Reports: United Nations Development Programme, hdr.undp.org/en/data. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides data on human development indicators, including education, health, and income, and their influence on migration.

3. “Human Migration Guide.” National Geographic Society, www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/human-migration/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

A comprehensive guide on the history, causes, and effects of human migration.

4. “International Data Base.” U.S. Census Bureau, www.census.gov/data-tools/demo/idb/#/country?YR_ANIM=2022. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides demographic data for countries around the world, including population size, growth rates, and age distribution.

5. “International Migration: Key Findings from the U.S., Europe, and the World.” Pew Research Center, www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/12/08/key-findings-about-international-migration/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides key findings and data on international migration patterns and trends.

6. “Labour Migration.” International Labour Organization (ILO), www.ilo.org/global/topics/labour-migration/lang--en/index.htm. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides data and analysis on labor migration and its effects on economies and societies.

7. “Migration and Home Affairs.” European Commission: European Union, ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/what-we-do/policies_en. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers information on EU migration policies, statistics, and the impact of migration on European countries.

8. “Migration and Remittances Data.” World Bank, www.worldbank.org/en/topic/labormarkets/brief/migration-and-remittances. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers data and analysis on migration and remittances, including the economic impact of migration.

9. “World Migration Report 2022.” International Organization for Migration (IOM), publications.iom.int/books/world-migration-report-2022. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

The latest report on global migration trends, patterns, and policies.

10. “World Population Dashboard.” United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), www.unfpa.org/data/world-population-dashboard. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers data on global population trends, including fertility rates, migration, and age demographics.

Interconnections: Changing Spatial Patterns

1. “Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas.” World Resources Institute (WRI), www.wri.org/resources/data-visualizations/aqueduct-water-risk-atlas. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers data and maps on water risks, including floods, droughts, and stress levels.

2. “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis.” Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

The latest assessment report on climate change, detailing the physical science basis and human influence on the climate.

3. “Climate Change in the American Mind.” Program on Climate Change Communication: Yale University, climatecommunication.yale.edu/about/projects/climate-change-in-the-american-mind/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides survey data on American public opinion about climate change and its impacts.

4. “Climate Change.” International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), www.iied.org/climate-change. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides research and data on the impacts of climate change and strategies for adaptation and mitigation.

5. “Corruption Perceptions Index.” Transparency International, www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2021/index/nzl. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers data on the perceived levels of public sector corruption in countries around the world.

6. “Disaster Risk Reduction.” United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, www.undrr.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides data and analysis on global disaster risks and resilience strategies.

7. “Doing Business.” World Bank, www.doingbusiness.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers data and analysis on business regulations and their impact on economic activity in different countries.

8. “Earth Observatory.” National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), earthobservatory.nasa.gov/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers satellite imagery and data on global environmental changes and their impact.

9. “Ecological Footprint Explorer.” Global Footprint Network, data.footprintnetwork.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides data on the ecological footprint of countries and regions, and the sustainability of their resource use.

10. “Economic Outlook.” Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides analysis and forecasts of economic conditions in OECD member countries.

11. “FAOSTAT.” Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), www.fao.org/faostat/en/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers data on agriculture, food production, and food security globally.

12. “Global Carbon Budget.” Global Carbon Project, www.globalcarbonproject.org/carbonbudget/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers data and analysis on global carbon emissions and their impact on climate change.

13. “Global Economic Prospects.” World Bank, www.worldbank.org/en/publication/global-economic-prospects. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers insights and data on global economic trends, challenges, and forecasts.

14. “Global Environment Outlook.” United Nations Environment Programme (UNEDP), www.unep.org/resources/global-environment-outlook-6. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides comprehensive reports on environmental issues and how human activities influence the environment.

15. “Global Financial Development Database.” World Bank, www.worldbank.org/en/publication/gfdr/data/global-financial-development-database. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides data on financial development indicators, including banking, financial markets, and financial access.

16. “Global Hunger Index.” International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRA), www.globalhungerindex.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers data and analysis on global hunger and malnutrition trends.

17. “Global Land Cover Facility.” University of Maryland, www.glcf.umd.edu/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides satellite data on global land cover and land use changes.

18. “Global Risks Report 2021, The.” World Economic Forum (WEF), www.weforum.org/reports/the-global-risks-report-2021. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers analysis of global risks, including environmental, geopolitical, and technological risks.

19. “International Energy Statistics.” U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), www.eia.gov/international/data/world. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides data on international energy production, consumption, and trade.

20. “National Water Information System.” U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides data on water resources in the United States, including streamflow, groundwater, and water quality.

21. “Polity Project.” Center for Systemic Peace (CSP), www.systemicpeace.org/polityproject.html. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers data on political regimes and transitions, and their impact on stability and conflict.

22. “Poverty and Inequality Platform.” The World Bank Group, www.povertydata.worldbank.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides data and analysis on global poverty and inequality trends.

23. “World Development Indicators.” World Bank, datatopics.worldbank.org/world-development-indicators/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides a comprehensive set of economic, social, and environmental indicators for countries around the world.

24. “World Economic Outlook.” International Monetary Fund (IMF), www.imf.org/en/Publications/WEO. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides analysis and projections of global economic trends and issues.

25. “World Energy Outlook.” International Energy Agency (IEA), www.iea.org/reports/world-energy-outlook-2021. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers analysis and projections of global energy trends and policies.

26. “World Heritage List.” United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESC), whc.unesco.org/en/list/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides information on World Heritage Sites and their cultural and environmental significance.

27. “World Investment Report 2021.” United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), unctad.org/webflyer/world-investment-report-2021. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers analysis on global investment trends and their impact on trade and economic development.

28. “World Population Prospects.” United Nations, population.un.org/wpp/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers data and projections on global population trends and their implications.

29. “World Trade Statistical Review.” World Trade Organization (WTO), www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/wts2021_e/wts2021_e.pdf. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Provides comprehensive data and analysis on global trade patterns and trends.

30. Our World in Data, ourworldindata.org/. Accessed 2 Aug. 2024.

Offers data and research on global issues, including poverty, health, and climate change.