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helpful organizations
EcoMall has tons of links to anything enviro, green and sustainable
Kiva - a fun micro fincance network Empowering people to lift themselves out of poverty. Gift certificates available - a great gift!
Green People is a community project lots of information on-line. Their motto is "Buy Green, Sell Green, Be Green!"
How to go green by Treehugger
Co-op America - an not-for-profit membership organization with the mission to harness economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society
What is organic explained by Organic, a group with the mission to educate people on the benefits of organic agriculture, food and products
National Green Pages - find it here!
Global Mindshift introduction
The Tufts Climate Initiative - climate change mitigation & lots of information
The Climate Project's mission is to increase public awareness of the climate crisis at a grassroots level throughout the United States and abroad
Avaaz: a community of global citizens who take action on the major issues facing the world today, for example major global issues like poverty, climate change, human rights and global security
Conservation Economy Net - working for equity, ecology and economy.
farming, gardening and growing
Plantnative -PlantNative is dedicated to moving native plants and naturescaping into mainstream landscaping practices to promote biodiversity, preserves our natural heritage, reduces pollution and enhances livability
The Vertical Farm Project - an innovative urban farming idea
Certified Naturally Grown - a non-profit alternative certification program tailored for small-scale, direct-market organic farmers
Local harvest can find you your nearest farmers market
cleaning products, tips and toxic chemicals
Cleaning tips from Co-op America
The Environmental Working Group's mission is to use the power of public information to protect public health and the environment.
Toxic chemicals by Greenpeace
energy
Treehugger's green appliance comparison shopping
Energy Star - is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices
The Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living is a large, free, on-line resource aimed at providing accurate information on living in harmony with our planet, particularly with regard to green energy and architecture
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy US Department of Energy
Ways to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions, reduce air pollution, increase the nation's energy independence and save money (US Environmental Protection Agency)
Focus on Energy works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
Energy Conservation Myths - a Washington Post article (August 2005)
United Water's water conservation site
climate change
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ChangeClimate Change ScienceWhat can be done
Introduction to Climate Change by Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
RealClimate is a commentary site on climate science by working climate scientists for the interested public and journalists
"What's Up with the Weather?" NOVA and FRONTLINE join forces to investigate the science and politics of one of the most controversial issues of the 21st century: the truth about global warming
climate calculators
Personal Emissions Calculator - EPA tools to help individuals (and households) reduce green house gas emissions and take action.
Calculate your impact - from the support site for An inconvenient truth (did you see the movie yet? go to climatecrisis.org
Carbon offsets - information from Stockholm Environment Institute and Tufts Climate Initiative
atmosfair - one of many groups who invest your money to clean your conscience before or after flying (please, use your own judgement for this site; check the link above for more information)
kid's sites
EPA's Green house effect page
Organics for kids
A Kid's Guide for giving Network for Good's charity pages for kids and how they can volunteer, donate, or organize fundraisers
my local sites
rockland green map Coming soon!
swedish sites
Spara soppa när du kör (Save gas while you drive. In Swedish)
The Swedish Association for Ecotourism (Svenska Ekoturismföreningen) (Swedish only)
Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket) (English)
Naturskyddsföreningen säljer utsläppsrätter och diskuterar dessa
Susanna Baltschevski om utsläppsrätter (Swedish)
(Updated December 9, 2007) |
