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National Climate and
Environmental Organizations
Please email us with additional links!
US Climate
Action Network
U.S. Climate Action Network (USCAN) is an affiliate
network of the Climate Action Network (CAN), a worldwide network of over
365 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) from 85 countries working to
promote government, private sector and individual action to limit
human-induced climate change to ecologically sustainable levels.
Environmental
Defense Fund
Finding innovative,
practical ways to solve the most urgent environmental problems.
Earth Hour
Created to take a stand against the greatest threat our planet has ever faced, Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off the lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action on global warming.
Climate Change/Environmental
Protection Agency
EPA's Climate Change Site
offers comprehensive information on the issue of climate change in a way
that is accessible and meaningful to all parts of society – communities,
individuals, business, states and localities, and governments.
National Arbor Day Foundation
This official site of the
National Arbor Day Foundation provides information about planting and
caring for trees, our Rain Forest Rescue and Tree City USA programs, and
much more. Buy trees and give a gift of trees through our Trees in
Memory and Trees for America programs.
Yes!
Helping Visionary Young Leaders Create a Better World
Founded in 1990 by Ocean Robbins and
Ryan Eliason (then ages 16 and 18), YES! connects, inspires and empowers
young changemakers to join forces for a thriving, just and sustainable
way of life for all.
In particular, click HERE for a number of free resources, including the Green School Energy
Project Manual.
As we compile more resources for
educational presentations, we'll add a separate page, but for now, here
is a great resource for schools and other groups!
Jay
Mankita: Musician, Educator, Activist
In addition to his adult concert touring, Jay presents educational
concerts and workshops for children in schools and libraries, promoting
peace & justice, sustainability, appreciation of the natural world,
healthy food, personal integrity, and the value of books and reading. He
tours in his "Veggie Voyager" which runs on carbon-neutral vegetable oil
that is collected at restaurants and recycled as fuel.
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