Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Data from the U.S. Census Bureau's surveys and censuses. Download data and create thematic and reference maps

CDIAC's data holdings include estimates of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil-fuel consumption and land-use changes; records of atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide and other radiatively active trace gases; carbon cycle and terrestrial carbon management datasets and analyses; and global/regional climate data and time series.

Comprehensive open access to current and historical climate data from NOAA; search by weather events like droughts, severe weather, etc; locations; datasets, etc.

From the CDC, A web application providing health data about all counties in the U.S. Includes social and environmental factors of health.

A monthly survey of approximately 50,000 households conducted by the Bureau of the Census for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The survey has been conducted for more than 50 years. A detailed demographic supplement is conducted annually in March, and supplements on other topics, including computer use and school enrollment.

Data Observation Network for Earth (DataONE) provides earth observational research data from academic and research organizations.

The GSS contains a standard 'core' of demographic, behavioral, and attitudinal questions, plus topics of special interest. Many of the core questions have remained unchanged since 1972 to facilitate time-trend studies as well as replication of earlier findings. The GSS takes the pulse of America, and is a unique and valuable resource.

The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
The Statistical Abstract of the United States is currently published commercially and can be found under the call number HA202 .U5a.

Providing information on air quality; chemicals and toxins; climate change; emergencies; greener living; health and safety; land and clean-up; pesticides; waste; and water quality.

Almost all agencies of the United States Government provide access to related data at their agency websites. If an agency is not listed on this FedStats Webpage, you can do a Google search for the agency and 'data' or 'statistics.'