Regular listingsTheGreenScene.com GreenScene is a radio program that offers information on our environment and tips on how you can save money. There are many suggestions on how you can improve your recycling. You can also find out how much pollution your car generates. - [TheGreenScene.com] http://www.thegreenscene.com/ |
NOAA Watch NOAA Watch provides daily environmental weather information such as severe weather warnings, hurricanes, wildfire alerts, earthquakes, air quality, oil spills, space weather and US drought update. The site’s search function enables users to view the local forecast in any US city. Read articles on how to prepare for hazards and emergencies. - [NOAA Watch] http://www.noaawatch.gov/ |
National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Dedicated to protecting wildlife and addressing environmental concerns. Visitors to the site will find wildlife news, fact sheets, info on global warming and educational resources. Members of the public can symbolically adopt an endangered animal such as the polar bear, moose, desert tortoise or gray wolf. Support this great cause by either purchasing products from NWF’s online store or by making a donation. Subscribe to the National Wildlife magazine or one of the kids magazines. - [National Wildlife Federation (NWF)] http://www.nwf.org/ |
Greener Cars Greener Cars is a division of the ACEEE and provides information on environmentally friendly cars and related subjects. One of the site's most helpful features is that it rates new cars; find out how efficient that new model really is. There are also green driving tips for those who want do help the environment but cannot get a new car. - [Greener Cars] http://www.greenercars.org/ |
Grist An American online magazine that specializes in environmental news and commentary. Previous issues of the publication can be read online and you can also download podcasts. The site covers important subjects such as energy, agriculture, green living and more. - [Grist] http://www.grist.org/ |
Intellicast.com A weather information company that provides quality data on storms and forecasts as well as radar and satellite images. Visitors to the site can find forecasts for their local area by entering the name of the city they live in or the identification code of a nearby airport. Even more features are available to those who subscribe to the company's services. - [Intellicast.com] http://www.intellicast.com/ |
JunkScience.com An informative website developed by Steven J. Milloy, an advocate of free market principles, who aims to fight what he sees as scientific inaccuracies. Read many articles dedicated to the issues such as global warming, pesticides, chemical compounds and more. The site is updated with new information every week day. - [JunkScience.com] http://www.junkscience.com/ |
World Resources Institute A portal for a number of individuals working to come up with practical ways of protecting and preserving the environment. Has a number of online and published articles outlining current initiatives, successes and failures in environmental protection. - [World Resources Institute] http://www.wri.org/ |
RadWaste.org Provides resources on radioactive waste. All aspects of radioactive waste are covered here; everything from processing, to storage, to transportation. The site also has much information on nuclear power and energy research organizations. - [RadWaste.org] http://www.radwaste.org/ |
The Rain Forest Alliance An international organization based in New York City, which seeks to encourage conservation and sustainable practices in the world's rain forests. With sections dedicated to agriculture, forestry and tourism, the site has a wealth of information. News posts on the site keep you informed about important events in the world's rain forests. - [The Rain Forest Alliance] http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/ |
Save-the-Elephants.org A charitable organization that seeks to save elephants in Africa. Presents research on the current situation faced by elephants and shows how they are threatened. "Elephants in the Press" keeps you apprised of everything elephant-related in the mainstream media. - [Save-the-Elephants.org] http://www.save-the-elephants.org/ |
Scorecard.org Provides details on the world's pollution and toxic chemical problems. The site has data on smog, clean water, agriculture, lead hazards and toxic chemical releases. American residents can enter their ZIP code to see if there have been any pollution problems in their community. - [Scorecard.org] http://www.scorecard.org/ |
Trust for Public Land (TPL) U.S. land conservation organization that is concerned with parks, natural lands and water resources. This non-profit organization also carries out a full program of education to help spread awareness of land conservation. - [Trust for Public Land (TPL)] http://www.tpl.org/ |
Wildlife Conservation Society Saving Wildlife is the official website of the Wildlife Conservation Society. You can find out about the Society's zoos in New York including the Bronx Zoo, the New York Aquarium, the Central Park Zoo, the Queen's Zoo and Prospect Park Zoo. The site has also information on conservation activities in Africa and other international locations. - [Wildlife Conservation Society] http://www.wcs.org/ |
Arizona Solar Center A website that helps people in Arizona use solar power. The site has information on using solar architecture, solar technology and relevant government policies and programs. This non-profit organization also has information on other kinds of renewable energy. - [Arizona Solar Center] http://www.azsolarcenter.com/ |
NSF International NSF is a not-for-profit organization that develops standards, risk management methods and other tools to benefit public health and safety. The site has information for consumers and businesses, in addition to those interested in regulations. You can also find public health training resources on the NSF website. - [NSF International] http://www.nsf.org/ |
Eyak Preservation Council (EPC) EPC seeks to protect the Copper River Delta and the Eyak Nation in Alaska. The website has information on the region’s natural resources, Eyak culture and EPC’s Salmon Potlatch program. You can also find out how to take political action to preserve the area. - [Eyak Preservation Council (EPC)] http://www.redzone.org/ |
About Environmental Issues The About.com reference site offers news and information about environmental issues. You can find advice on how to reduce your impact on global warming, as well as information on environmental law and policy. The site also has articles on nuclear energy and waste. - [About Environmental Issues] http://environment.about.com/ |
Pesticide Reform Californians for Pesticide Reform is a political organization that seeks to protect both the environment and human health from pesticides. You can find out about the organization's campaigns and issues here. The website also has briefings on the use of pesticide in various regions of California. - [Pesticide Reform] http://www.pesticidereform.org/ |
SEPA The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency is an organization that monitors environmental problems in Scotland. You can find out details about the agency's environmental regulations here and more. The website also provides environmental data on Scotland. - [SEPA] http://www.sepa.org.uk/ |
World Wildlife Fund The World Wild Life Fund of Canada is a noted environmental and conservation organization. You can find out about the organization's efforts to conserve fragile ecosystems on Canada's Pacific and Atlantic coasts. The website also has a section for teachers interested in covering conservation issues in the classrooms. - [World Wildlife Fund] http://www.wwf.ca/ |
World Wild Life Fund of New Zealand The World Wild Life Fund of New Zealand is a conservation organization dedicated to preserving the world's wild life. You can find out about how climate change is impacting New Zealand's dolphins and other animals. You can also donate money to the organization from this website. - [World Wild Life Fund of New Zealand] http://www.wwf.org.nz/ |
Australian Koala Foundation The Australian Koala Foundation is an conservation organization dedicating to helping the koala. The website has a special section for children interested in learning about these animals. The website also has information on where you can see these famous animals in Australia. - [Australian Koala Foundation] https://www.savethekoala.com/ |
Friends of the Earth A British environmental organization that seeks to provide environmental solutions to common problems. You can find out how Friends of the Earth seeks to improve biodiversity, climate, waste, and how they can help corporations. The website also has a learning section to help you understand environmental issues better. - [Friends of the Earth] http://www.foe.co.uk/ |
Universal Botanicals Offers an environmentally friendly disinfectant called Benefect. Find out more about the product and its uses, order it online, read their blog, and more. - [Universal Botanicals] http://www.universalbotanicals.com |
Polar Bear Specialist Group This is a scientific website dedicated to the study of polar bears. Hosted by the World Conservation Union, you can find out about changes in the climate are affecting these bears. The site also has information on the polar bear specialist group's meetings and resolutions. - [Polar Bear Specialist Group] http://pbsg.npolar.no/ |
Co-op America Co-op America is an organization that seeks to control economic power to build an environmentally sustainable and just society. The site has advice on how you can live green and engage in fair trade practices. The site also a section dedicated to the importance of green (environmentally friendly) business. - [Co-op America] http://www.coopamerica.org/ |
FEMA The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the organization of the US government that responds to major emergency. You can find out how to plan for major disasters and apply for assistance. The site also provides updates on FEMA's activities and policies around the US. - [FEMA] http://www.fema.gov/ |
Fish and Wildlife Service The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is an agency of the American government concerned with the study and preservation of wildlife and fish across America. You can find out about the legislation and regulations that govern hunting and wildlife. The site also has science education resources. - [Fish and Wildlife Service] http://www.fws.gov/ |
Scorecard Scorecard is a website that provides pollution information to help you determine if your community is suffering from this problem. The site monitors smog, toxic chemical releases, lead hazards and watershed problems. If you enter your ZIP code, you can quickly find out if there are any hazardous pollutants nearby you. - [Scorecard] http://www.scorecard.org |
Environmental News Network The Environmental News Network (ENN) is a website that provides a variety of news articles on the state of the environment. Whether you are interested in wildlife, agriculture, ecosystems, green building or energy, this site gives you the environmental side of the story. - [Environmental News Network] http://www.enn.com |
LocalHarvest Local Harvest is a website that helps you locate organic food grown close to you. The site is most useful for American residents who can search by state and other factors to find local food. The site also has information on organic farms and a large online store. The site store has herbs, Christmas gifts and many other items. - [LocalHarvest] http://www.localharvest.org/ |
Mississippi Valley Conservancy The Mississippi Valley Conservancy is a non-profit land trust organization that safeguards thousands of acres of land in Coulee Region of Mississippi. For those curious of knowing more about the organization, you can also download video podcasts. The organization also has conservation programs that protect the wild and its wildlife. - [Mississippi Valley Conservancy] http://www.mississippivalleyconservancy.org/ |
Liberty Prairie Conservancy The Liberty Prairie Conservancy is a conservation organization in Illinois that strives to protect the quality of life in Lake County. You can also learn about the Conservancy's events for volunteers, book talks and so forth. The organization also conducts ecological restoration in Libertyville Township Open Space District. - [Liberty Prairie Conservancy] http://www.libertyprairie.org/ |
Legacy Land Trust The Legacy Land Trust is a Colorado organization that has protected lands in this state since 1993. The website also has information on how land conservation is arranged. You can also read newsletters from 2004 to present. One can also donate to the Land Trust here. - [Legacy Land Trust] http://www.legacylandtrust.org/ |
Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas The Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas is a non-profit Colorado organization that conserves agricultural lands, the wildlife habitat and other aspects of the area. The website also has information on how the land trust is administered, including basic legal information as well. You can also find out about upcoming Trust events here. - [Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas] http://www.ltua.org/ |
Lancaster Conservancy The Lancaster County Conservancy is a private non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving open land in this county. The organization has a wealth of education resources where students and others can learn about wildlife in the Conservancy's care. You can also learn about the organisation's corporate sponsor program. - [Lancaster Conservancy] http://www.lancasterconservancy.org |
Manada Conservancy The Manada Conservancy is a nonprofit membership organization that is dedicated to preserve land in Pennsylvania. You can find out about the native plants of Manada and Swatara Creek basins in the state's Dauphin and Lebanon Counties. You can also donate money to the organization here. - [Manada Conservancy] http://www.manada.org/ |
Montana Land Reliance The Montana Land Reliance website is a Montana organization that seeks to preserve the natural heritage of the state of Montana. The website has an interesting conservation atlas which details the organization's efforts to preserve a variety of areas such as Paradise Valley and the Ruby River Valley. - [Montana Land Reliance] http://www.mtlandreliance.org/ |
Land Trust of Walworth County The Land Trust of Walworth County is a not-for-profit organization that protects and preserves farmlands, natural areas and environmental corridors. You can find out about the Trust's board of directors and donate to the Trust. You can join the Trust here as well. - [Land Trust of Walworth County] http://www.landtrustofwalco.org |
Clean Air The Clean Air website, based at the environmental law centre at the University of Victoria, helps Canadians lobby for better air quality. The website also has a citizen's toolkit that helps average people to participate in decision-making about environmental issues. The website also has case studies on companies and other organizations which have made environmental mistakes. - [Clean Air] http://www.cleanair.ca |
Our Planet Our Planet is an online magazine dedicated to environmental and development issues. The website also gathers news from a variety of sources such as the BBC on these two international issues making it easy to stay informed. You can also access a text only version of this publication. - [Our Planet] http://www.ourplanet.com |
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