This site provides free access to databases, text files, and conferences on the environment, housing, and sustainable development. Go tot he toxic release inventory (TRI) link and type in your zip code to learn about toxic industrial facilities in your community.
The first destination takes you to the Fernald Environmental Management Program. It gives you an indication of the steps being taken to clean the Fernald plant near Cincinnati, Ohio.
The IHCF is an interrelation network of organizations and individuals dedicated to the enhancement of the well being of cities and their residents. Use this web site to learn more about policies and research directed at alleviating urban problems worldwide.
This is an excellent source of demographic information for the United States. You will find a vast array of data on topics from child care to elderly population, to migration and poverty. This section applies to many chapters of your text in addition to population.
The next web site is the Environmental Protection Agency's home page. It contains a list of available databases and EPA publications, EPA regulations, and Global Change Data and Information Systems.
The Population Council researches demographic issues worldwide. This web site contains information about their journals, as well as a list of publications, programs and research projects.