Online Resources
The Green Guide
A must visit site for learning about how to put your money forward in support of sustainable living and a greener planet. Visit The Green Guide Blog for tips on everyday living!
Grist: A Beacon in the Smog
Keep up with current news related to global sustainability here.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
From the site: "Climate change is a problem that is affecting people and the
environment. Greater energy efficiency and new technologies hold promise
for reducing greenhouse gases and solving this global challenge. EPA's
website provides information on climate change for communities,
individuals, businesses, states, localities and governments."
The Story of Stuff Project
From the site: "[The Story of Stuff Project] amplifies public discourse on a series of environmental, social and economic concerns and facilitate the growing Story of Stuff community’s involvement in strategic efforts to build a more sustainable and just world. Our on-line community includes over 150,000 activists and we partner with hundreds of environmental and social justice organizations worldwide to create and distribute our films, curricula and other content."
Check out their cleverly animated film series!
From the site: "[The Story of Stuff Project] amplifies public discourse on a series of environmental, social and economic concerns and facilitate the growing Story of Stuff community’s involvement in strategic efforts to build a more sustainable and just world. Our on-line community includes over 150,000 activists and we partner with hundreds of environmental and social justice organizations worldwide to create and distribute our films, curricula and other content."
Check out their cleverly animated film series!
Find your Footprint- National Geographic
From the site: "How BIG is your human footprint?
We all change the Earth with the stuff that we buy, use, and throw away. This is called our human footprint. How your footprint changes the Earth is up to you."
A great resource for teachers and students!
A great resource for teachers and students!
The Global Education Project
From the site: "A few years
ago a group of educators from BC, Canada set out to try to get an
objective look at the state of the world. We wanted The Big Picture, not just this or that issue, but the most essential points of every important issue. The Executive Summary of the state of the planet.
Use this site to view the data, check out the wall chart, order a copy, or test your knowledge with the Earth Quiz."
Rock the Bike
From the site: "We're bike people. We're inventors and advocates working away in a sweet little workshop in Berkeley, California, pushing the limits of bike culture. Our dream is to help spread the spirit of the bike into the broader culture by organizing, entertaining, inspiring, educating, and inventing new ways to get the message out there. And more importantly, we help our customers spread the message in their communities."
From the site: "We're bike people. We're inventors and advocates working away in a sweet little workshop in Berkeley, California, pushing the limits of bike culture. Our dream is to help spread the spirit of the bike into the broader culture by organizing, entertaining, inspiring, educating, and inventing new ways to get the message out there. And more importantly, we help our customers spread the message in their communities."
Climate Crisis
From the site: " TakePart is a new cause-related site designed to help you explore today’s issues and get involved. We believe that with the right information and tools for action, individuals can—and will—make a difference. Want to find information on an issue? We’ve sorted through the clutter so you can easily find what you’re looking for. We’ve gathered news, photo galleries, and videos that relate to today’s issues, and added actions you can take to make a difference. From signing a petition to educating your community, we help you find tangible ways to take action."
From the site: " TakePart is a new cause-related site designed to help you explore today’s issues and get involved. We believe that with the right information and tools for action, individuals can—and will—make a difference. Want to find information on an issue? We’ve sorted through the clutter so you can easily find what you’re looking for. We’ve gathered news, photo galleries, and videos that relate to today’s issues, and added actions you can take to make a difference. From signing a petition to educating your community, we help you find tangible ways to take action."