Data & Government Tools

Explore trusted databases and platforms from U.S. and international agencies that monitor pollution, compliance, climate change, and environmental health. These tools are designed to support transparency, accountability, and action—from local communities to global systems.

Air Quality & Pollution Tracking Tools

EPA AirNow

 Real-time air quality index (AQI) maps for the U.S., searchable by ZIP code or region.

PurpleAir
Map of the United States and parts of North America showing air quality index (AQI) levels, with colors indicating pollution levels across different regions. Red and purple circles represent areas with very high AQI values, while green and yellow circles indicate healthier air quality. The map includes a sidebar for selecting data layers, averaging periods, and other options, along with a graph showing AQI trends over time.

Community-driven air monitoring network using low-cost sensors for hyper-local data.

Windy.com

Interactive wind and weather map visualizing real-time atmospheric movement and conditions.

Environmental Compliance & Enforcement

EPA ECHO

Enforcement and Compliance History Online—search facilities, violations, and enforcement actions by location.

EPA EnviroFacts

Find information on air, water, waste, and toxic releases for any U.S. address or region.

CalEPA EnviroScreen 4.0

California-specific tool to identify disadvantaged communities based on pollution burden and population vulnerability.

Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)

Annual data on toxic chemical releases from industrial facilities.

International & UN Resources

United Nations Climate Reports

Explore in-depth global assessments on climate change, its impacts, and solutions—produced by leading scientists and international policy experts under the UN. A key resource for understanding the state of our planet and the urgency of climate action.

UN Global Issue Portals

Shelves stocked with canned goods, pasta, rice, and food items in a grocery store aisle.
Food
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Youth
Person holding a green apple with both hands, wearing a black shirt and a bracelet.
Health
Underwater photo of a turtle swimming below the ocean surface with sunlight filtering down.
Oceans
Hands cupping water from a stream.
Water
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Intl. Law

Species, Conservation & Mapping

IUCN Red List

Global data on threatened and endangered species

Environmental Data Maps – Southeast

Regional GIS data and environmental layers

Transparency & Civic Tools

FOIA.gov
Guide to the U.S. Freedom of Information Act—how to request public records from federal agencies.

CitizenScience.gov
Find federally supported citizen science projects and learn how to participate in data collection and monitoring.