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National Energy Policy Initiative
A non-governmental, non-partisan, foundation-funded project designed to support the development of a stakeholder-based national energy policy.
Beyond Grey Pinstripes
A biennial survey and alternative ranking of business schools spotlighting innovative full-time MBA programs that are integrating issues of social and environmental stewardship into curricula and research.
The Access Initiative
Forming national coalitions, assessing government progress using a common methodology, raising public awareness, and setting priorities for improvements in policy and practice.
Alt-energy Stocks
One of the Internet's premier websites for investing in the sectors of alternative energy, renewable energy and clean technology.
Buy Green
A trusted source for green products.
Carbon Disclosure Project
An independent not-for-profit organization aiming to create a lasting relationship between shareholders and corporations regarding the implications for shareholder value and commercial operations presented by climate change.
Chicago Climate Exchange
The world's first and North America's only legally binding rules-based greenhouse gas emissions allowance trading system, as well as the world's only global system for emissions trading based on all six greenhouse gases.
Cool Companies
Focuses on energy-efficient technologies.
Corp Watch
Investigating and exposing corporate violations of human rights, environmental crimes, fraud and corruption around the world.
Dow Jones Sustainability Index
The first global indexes tracking the financial performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide.
Earth Day Network
Promotes environmental citizenship and year round progressive action worldwide.
Green-e
The nation's leading independent renewable energy certification and verification program.
INFORM
Identifying innovative technologies, practices and products that provide practical solutions to complex environmental and health-related problems.
Land Use History of North America
An in-depth history of land use on the North American continent.
H2OUSE
A website focusing on water conservation in the home.
Actionbioscience
A non-commercial, educational web site created to promote bioscience literacy.
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
A comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Hyper Car
An in depth description of the Hypercar® designed by the Rocky Mountain Institute, a vehicle designed to capture the synergies of: ultralight construction; low-drag design; hybrid-electric drive; and, efficient accessories to achieve 3 to 5-fold impro
My Climate
Allows consumers to offset their everyday greenhouse gas emissions.
Biodiesel Investing
Information regarding investments in biodiesel and ethanol technology.
Building Green
A source of environmental building products.
Score Card
"The Pollution Information Website." Find out who is polluting in your neighborhood.
Salmon Safe
One of the nation's leading regional eco labels.
Greener World Media
A trusted, one-stop resource on business and the environment, aimed at helping companies align environmental responsibility with business success. Links to greenbiz.com, greenerbuildings.com, climatebiz.com, and greenercomputing.com.
Greener Cars
A unique consumer resource providing Green Scores rating the environmental friendliness of every vehicle on market.
Food Routes
Reintroducing Americans to their food - the seeds it grows from, the farmers who produce it, and the routes that carry it from the fields to our tables.
Fair Trade Certified™
A nonprofit organization guaranteeing that the farmers and farm workers behind Fair Trade Certified goods are paid a fair, above-market price.
Environmental Careers Organization
A comprehensive source of ecologically minded career choices.
The Center for Land Use Interpretation
A source of information regarding various types of land use.
The Story of Stuff
Annie Leonard exposes the underbelly of today's world's consumption and production habits.
Governmental Sites and Project
Betty Petersen Memorial Library
A good resource for access to a large number of journals.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
An agency of the US Department of Homeland Security aims to coordinate response to disasters that occur in the United States and that overwhelm the resources of local and state authorities.
National Institutes of Health
An agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services that is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and health-related research.
Office of Science and Technology Policy
Serves as a source of scientific and technological analysis and judgment for the President with respect to major policies, plans, and programs of the Federal Government.
Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission
A joint project by NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to monitor and study tropical rainfall.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
A scientific agency of the United States Department of Commerce focused on the condition of the oceans and atmosphere.
US Geological Survey
Provides reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.
US National Science Foundation
An independent US government agency responsible for promoting non-medical science and engineering through research programs and education projects.
US National Park Service
A United States federal agency that manages National Parks, National Monuments, and other conservation and historical properties.
USDA National IPM Centers
Provides regional tools for the successful implementation of ecologically sane pest management schemes for agriculture.
US DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Section of the U.S. Department of Energy regarding energy efficiency and renewable energy.
NASA Earth Observations
A good source of free satellite imagery.
US Department of Agriculture
A Cabinet department of the United States that develops and executes policy on forestry, farming, agriculture, and food.
US Environmental Protection Agency
An agency of the federal government of the United States charged with protecting human health and with safeguarding the natural environment: air, water, and land.
US Department of the Interior
A Cabinet department of the United States government that manages and conserves most federally owned land.
National Nanotechnology Initiative
A federal R&D program established to coordinate the multiagency efforts in nanoscale science, engineering, and technology.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
An agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation's public space program.
NASA Earth Observatory
A source of news relating to NASA's earth observations.
Energy Star
A United States government program to promote energy efficient consumer products.
US Global Change Research Program
Supports research on the interactions of natural and human-induced changes in the global environment and their implications for society.
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
A major NASA space research laboratory established in 1959 as NASA's first space flight center.
Non-Governmental Organizations
Earth Policy Institute
A small organization with a global mission that has designed a unique information dissemination model, capitalizing on the synergy between a worldwide network of book publishers, the communications media, and the Internet.
Greenpeace
An environmental activist group known for its campaigns against whaling, bottom trawling, global warming, ancient forest destruction, nuclear power, and genetic engineering.
International Council for Science
Promoting international scientific activity in the different branches of science and its application for the benefit of humanity.
Millenium Ecosystem Assessment
A major report to assess the consequences of ecosystem change for human well-being and the scientific basis for action needed to enhance the conservation and sustainable use of those systems and their contribution to human well-being.
Resources for the Future
A premier independent institute dedicated exclusively to analyzing environmental, energy, and natural resource topics.
World Resources Institute
An environmental think tank developing and promoting policies with the intention of protecting the Earth and improving people's lives.
Co-op America
A not-for-profit membership organization to harness economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.
Center for Environmental Leadership in Business
Engaging the private sector worldwide to create solutions to critical global environmental problems in which industry plays a defining role.
Center for Environment and Population
A non-profit research, policy and public outreach organization that addresses the relationship between human population, resource consumption, and the environment.
Earth Island Institute
Fosters the efforts of creative individuals by providing organizational support in developing projects for the conservation, preservation, and restoration of the global environment.
Earth Observation Portal
A good source of free satellite imagery.
International Forum on Globalization
A North-South research and educational institution providing analyses and critiques on the cultural, social, political, and environmental impacts of economic globalization.
Green Scissors
An organization working with Congress and the Administration to end environmentally harmful and wasteful spending.
Green Technology Forum
A research and advising firm focusing on nanotechnology and biotechnology for growing green businesses.
International Institute for Sustainable Development
A Canada-based non-profit organization focused on improving the sustainability of the world.
Environmental Law Institute
An independent, non-partisan environmental education and policy research center.
New American Dream
An organization devoted to helping Americans consume responsibly.
Clean Yield
Offers socially responsible investing.
McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry
A product and process design firm dedicated to revolutionizing the design of products and services worldwide through the introduction of a new design paradigm called Cradle to Cradle Design, and the implementation of eco-effective design principles.
National Wildlife Federation
The largest American conservation organization whose mission statement is: "inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future."
Natural Resources Defense Council
A New York City-based non-profit, non-partisan international environmental advocacy group.
The Nature Conservancy
A US environmental organization working to preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
Rocky Mountain Institute
An organization dedicated to research, publication, consulting and lecturing in the general field of sustainability, with a special focus on profitable innovations for energy and resource efficiency.
National Snow and Ice Data Center
An information and referral center in support of polar and cryospheric research
Oceana
An organization dedicated to protecting the world's oceans.
Pew Center on Climate Change
A non-profit, non-partisan and independent organization dedicated to providing credible information, straight answers, and innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change.
Save Our Environment
A collaborative effort of the nation's most influential environmental advocacy organizations harnessing the power of the internet to increase public awareness and activism on today's most important environmental issues.
Sustainable Businesses
A group working towards a world where human activities live in harmony with the earth's carrying capacity.
Sustainable Communities Network
A source for citizens to network and create healthy, vital, sustainable communities.
Taxpayers for Common Sense
An independent voice for American taxpayers dedicated to cutting wasteful government spending and subsidies in order to achieve a responsible and efficient government that lives within its means.
Tellus Institute
A not-for-profit research and policy organization advancing the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and humane global civilization.
United Nations Population Fund
The largest international fund for reproductive health and population programs.
United Nations Environmental Programme
An intergovernmental body of the United Nations that coordinates environmental activities, assists developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies and encourages sustainable development through sound environmental practices.
U.S. Green Building Council
A non-profit organization committed to expanding sustainable building practices.
Worldwatch Institute
A leading source of information on the interactions among key environmental, social, and economic trends.
U.S. Society for Ecological Economics
Providing a venue for a holistic and strong community of ecological economists, social and natural scientists, and people who care for the well-being of this planet.
Women's Environment and Development Organization
An international non-governmental organization based in New York City that advocates women's equality in global policy.
World Meteorological Organization
An intergovernmental organization out of the United Nations focused on meteorology (weather and climate), operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences.
World Wildlife Fund
An international non-governmental organization for the conservation, research and restoration of the natural environment.
Clean Air - Cool Planet
A leading organization dedicated to finding and promoting solutions to global warming in the Northeast US.
National Environmental Education Foundation
Providing objective environmental information to help Americans live better every day.
Second Nature
Helping to make the principles of sustainability the foundation of all learning, practice, and collaboration with local communities.
Redefining Progress
A public policy think tank dedicated to smart economics to ensure a sustainable and equitable world for future generations.
Population Reference Bureau
Focuses on four core themes: reproductive health and fertility, children and families, population and the environment, and population futures.
American Association for the Advancement of Science
An international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association.
Sierra Club
A 115 year old American environmental organization.
Social Investment Forum
The only national membership association dedicated to advancing the concept, practice, and growth of socially and environmentally responsible investing.
Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development
A forum that focuses on the way in which science and innovation can be conducted and applied to meet human needs while preserving the life support systems of the planet.
Rainforest Alliance
A network that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.
Real Climate
A source of climate science from climate scientists.
Center for International Environmental Law
A nonprofit organization working to use international law and institutions to protect the environment, promote human health, and ensure a just and sustainable society.
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
A nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.
American Wind Energy Association
The hub of the American wind energy industry.
Bonneville Environmental Foundation
A foundation dedicated to increasing the use and supply of renewable energy.
American Geophysical Union
A worldwide scientific community that advances, through unselfish cooperation in research, the understanding of Earth and space for the benefit of humanity.
Forest Stewardship Council
An international organization that brings people together to find solutions promoting responsible stewardship of the world's forests.
GEO Portal
An entry point to access Earth Observation information and services.
Friends of the Earth
A non-profit dedicated to defending the environment and championing a healthy and just world.
International Society for Ecological Economics
A not-for-profit, member-governed, organization dedicated to advancing understanding of the relationships among ecological, social, and economic systems for the mutual well-being of nature and people.
League of Conservation Voters
An independent, nonpartisan political advocacy organization whose mission is to "advocate for sound environmental policies and to elect pro-environmental candidates who will adopt and implement such policies."
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
An international environmental treaty produced at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) aimed at reducing emissions of greenhouse gas in order to combat global warming. Implementation of the UNFCCC led to the Kyoto Protocol.
Wildlife Conservation Society
Works to save wildlife and wild lands.
Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy
Exploring and developing models, strategies and instruments to support sustainable development at local, national and international level.
U.S. Public Interest Research Group
A federation of state PIRGs taking on powerful interests on behalf of the American public, working to win concrete results for our health and our well-being.
National Council for Science and the Environment
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the scientific basis for environmental decision-making.
National Religious Partnership for the Environment
Environmental protection guided by biblical teachings.
Sustainable Alternatives Network
A United Nations initiative designed to simplify the path from idea to implementation for environmentally friendly technologies
Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies
A national network of investors, environmental organizations and other public interest groups working with companies and investors to integrate sustainability into capital markets for the health of the planet and its people.
World Conservation Union
An international organization dedicated to natural resource conservation. Consists of 83 states, 766 NGOs, 81 international organizations and about 10,000 experts and scientists.
Convention on Biological Diversity
An international treaty to develop national strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.
Center for International Sustainable Development
Promoting sustainable societies and the protection of ecosystems by advancing the understanding, development and implementation of international sustainable development law.
Center for Biological Diversity
Combines conservation biology with litigation, policy advocacy and an innovative strategic vision to secure a future for animals and plants and the wilderness they need to survive.
Center for Development and Population Activities
An international nonprofit working to empower women at all levels of society through access to family planning and reproductive health.
Group on Earth Observations
An international body formed to foster international collaboration in the utilization of the growing potential of Earth observations to support decision-making in an increasingly complex and environmentally stressed world.
Institute for Agriculture and Trade policy
Works with organizations around the world to analyze how global trade agreements impact domestic farm and food policies.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
An intergovernmental scientific body formed by the World Meteorological and the United Nations Environment Programme tasked to evaluate the risk of climate change caused by human activity.
Investor Network on Climate Risk
A network of institutional investors and financial institutions that promotes better understanding of the financial risks and investment opportunities posed by climate change.
Local Government Commission
Providing inspiration, technical assistance, and networking to local elected officials and other dedicated community leaders who are working to create healthy, walkable, and resource-efficient communities.
National Academies
Bringing together committees of experts in all areas of scientific and technological endeavor.
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
A non-profit, non-governmental, primarily maritime and self-proclaimed policing organization that undertakes campaigns guided by the United Nations World Charter for Nature (1982) and other statutory laws protecting marine species and environments.
UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics
DTIE encourages the development and implementation of policies, strategies and practices that are cleaner and safer, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure environmentally sound management of chemicals, reduce pollution and risks for humans and t
United Nations Development Fund for Women
Provides financial and technical assistance to innovative programs and strategies that promote women's human rights, political participation and economic security.
Conservation International
A nonprofit organization that seeks to protect Earth's biodiversity "hotspots," high-biodiversity wilderness areas as well as important marine regions around the globe.
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
A UN Convention to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought.
National Pollution Prevention Roundtable
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides a national forum for promoting the development, implementation, and evaluation of efforts to avoid, eliminate, or reduce pollution at the source.
International Institute for Environment and Development
An international policy research institute and non-governmental body working for more sustainable and equitable global development.
IEEE Committee on Earth Observations
The IEEE Committee on Earth Observation facilitates broad-based IEEE participation in the Group on Earth Observations and its international effort to create a Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) for applying Earth observation data and infor
Greening of Industry Network
Facilitating discussion among civil society, government, and the private sector to speed progress on adopting sustainable industries.
Earth Action
A non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the Earth and her natural resources.
Climate Institute
The leading international NGO of scientists and policy leaders concerned with climate change and protection of the stratospheric ozone layer.
World Health Organization
A specialized agency of the United Nations that acts as a coordinating authority on international public health.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
"By far the best website for information on sustainable development" - Globescan Survey of Sustainability Experts
Woods Hole Research Center
Conducts research, identifies policies, and supports educational activities that advance the well-being of humans and of the environment.
Union of Concerned Scientists
A leading science-based non-profit working for a healthy environment and a safer world.
Social Venture Network
Transforming the way the world does business by leveraging its members' collective strengths of leadership, knowledge and enterprise for a more just and sustainable economy.
World Changing
Energy and climate audits for businesses.
International Society for Ecotourism
Promotes responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
An international non-profit, professional organization for the advancement of technology related to electricity.
Clean Edge
Resources to help investors, industry and society understand and profit from clean technology.
News Sites and Publications
Environmental News Network
News regarding all aspects of the environment linked from sources all over the internet.
CR4®
Engineering news and discussion.
Environmental News Service
The original daily international wire service of the environment.
Mother Jones
Smart, fearless journalism.
National Geographic Daily News
Daily news from National Geographic.
Planet Ark
The home of Reuters Daily World Environment News and Pictures.
Solar Today
A good source of information on solar technology.
EnviroLink
An online environmental community linking environmental news from around the internet.
Environmental Science and Technology News
News from the Environmental Science and Technology journal.
Global Network of Environment and Technology
Environmental technology, news and business center promoting the use of innovative environmental technologies.
Orion
A bi-monthly magazine focused on nature, the environment, and culture, addressing environmental and societal issues.
Synthesis/Regeneration
A magazine of green social thought.
Grist
Environmental news and commentary. "Grist: it's gloom and doom with a sense of humor."
Environmental Health News
Daily news about environmental exposures and human health.
Green@work
A corporate sustainability magazine.
National Library for the Environment
A universal, timely, and easy-to-use entry to environmental information and data for the use of all participants in the environmental enterprise.
New Scientist
A weekly international science magazine and website covering recent developments in science and technology.
The Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law
A biannual publication regarding environmental law and land use law.
SciCentral
Gateway to the best scientific research news sources.
Home Power
A magazine focused on renewable energy sources for homes.
Green Progress
Breaking news on environmental technology and green innovations.
Earth Today
A news site covering current events around the world.
The American Prospect
A magazine committed to a just society and an enriched democracy.
Alternative Energy News
News on Alternative Energy continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
Weblogs
Elementlist
A blog for scientists, students, and science aficionados.
Scientific American Community
Scientific American's blog website with numerous topics.
The Environmental Blog
A weblog focusing on issues such as Global Warming, Environment, Energy and Technology.
The Environmental Justice Blog
A weblog focusing on all issues related to environmental justice.
KM Labs
A weblog about knowledge management technologies and the Digital Earth.
Envirotech
A weblog focused on environmentally-friendly technology..
Eco Geek
Devotes its pages to exploring the symbiosis between nature and technology.
World Changing
A group weblog discussing and analyzing tools, ideas, models, and technologies for building a better future.
SOLARBLOG
Renewable Energy and Environmental Technology News and Blog.
Responsible Nanotechnology
A weblog focusing on the responsible use of nanotechnology.
New Scientist Blogs
New Scientist Blogs index with topics on Space, Technology, Environment, and Invention.
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