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Solar Power 101 Series - A Community Education Series
Beginning in December 2007, various libraries began hosting the Solar Power 101 Series, sponsored by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' staff. Local experts shared their knowledge of the solar industry, solar technology, economic issues and more. Listen to sessions from this series on the Your Library On Demand page.
Resources discussed are available on Congresswoman Giffords' web site.
Web Sites
- Arizona Goes Solar
- Learn about solar energy options and incentives for residential and commercial buildings.
- Solar One Stop
- Solar One Stop AZ provides the latest information about solar energy and how to take advantage of our region's abundant sunshine. Whether you are a resident, business owner, solar developer or installer, here is a complete list of solar essentials. Learn about solar technologies, rebates and incentives, educational opportunities and solar events. Become knowledgeable about the costs and benefits of using solar energy, and keep up to date with the latest industry news.
- Southern Arizona Solar Standards Board
- The Southern Arizona Solar Standards Board is a nonprofit board of solar energy installation businesses in southern Arizona. SASSB directs its efforts at promoting best practices in the solar electric/hot water industry and carrying out consumer education and protection.
- Tucson Solar Alliance
- A non-profit community coalition dedicated to helping people access solar energy and related measures more easily on a practical and cost-effective basis.
Library Resources
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Environment & Nature
- Alternative Energy (eBook) — Issues surrounding both current energy sources and alternative energy options
- Bunny (eBook) — Follows the growth and development of a bunny from birth to six weeks old
- DK Animals (eBook) — Introduces toddlers to different kinds of animals
- DK Baby Animals (eBook) — Introduces toddlers to different kinds of baby animals
- DK Eyewitness: Gorilla, Monkey & Ape (eBook) — Details the behavior, family life, and intelligence of gorillas and other primates
- DK Eyewitness: Jungle (eBook) — Examines the plants, animals, and insects found in the world's tropical rain forests
- DK Farm (eBook) — Introduces toddlers to different things one can find on a farm.
- Endangered Species (eBook) — Information about the many species threatened by extinction
- Environment Complete — Ecology and environment index with many full-text articles
- Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia (eBook) — Descriptions, distribution, habitat, behavior, and relationship to humans
- Plant Sciences (eBook) — All aspects of plant sciences, including articles on careers and important individuals
- Pollution A to Z (eBook) — Pollution issues including sources, disposal, remediation, legal & ethical issues, careers, and more
- The Role of the Individual (eBook) — Explores the range of challenges the planet faces as a result of global warming, with focus on the role of the individual.
- Science Reference Center — Full text science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources covering biology, earth science, environment, wildlife, and more