State Data Centers

Links to Web sites providing state-specific statistical information. From the U.S. Census Bureau.


Stateline.org

Current news on state governments. Can be used to find sources and web sites that provide comparative state information and data (e.g., which states have the death penalty). From the Pew Center on the States.


Statistical Sites on the Web

Links to principal U.S. (and international) statistical agency sites. From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.


Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)

This portal from the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism includes a Global Terrorism Database, datasets on terrorism, and an index of research on terrorism, counter terrorism, radicalization, and more.


Sustainability Academic Network (SUSAN)

A network compiling academic articles, datasets, and other resources centered around sustainability such as jobs, conferences, and grant opportunities. Hosted by McGill University.

The National Map

The United States Geological Survey’s (USGS) geospatial data and maps website. Access to geospatial datasets for hydrography, elevation, wetlands and many other natural and cultural features. For an interactive map for finding data see the National Map Viewer.


Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Information System

Reports and other information for 56 countries (Europe, U.S., former Soviet republics) on hate crimes, racism, homophobia, anti-semitism, and related topics. From the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights.


U.S. Census Maps and GIS Data

Digital maps covering a variety of US Census demographic categories, plus GIS data in vector boundary files for spatial aggregations of tabular census data at all levels of the census hierarchy.


U.S. Climate Resilience Map

Interactive map that strives to build the resilience of people and communities across the United States through the clear identification of climate risks and social vulnerabilities and the corresponding solutions to address them. Refine by state or county and view by different layers of risk such as heat, drought, flooding, wildfires, and increased precipitation.


U.S. Global Change Research Program

Gateway site on global change including data, programs, research reports, and policy information. From the Data and Information Working Group, a collaboration of eight U.S. agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy.