Green Resources

1. Alliance for Climate Protection

   The Alliance persuades people of the importance, urgency and feasibility of adopting and implementing effective and comprehensive solutions for the climate crisis.

   1. April 20, 2008
2. Climate Change : Yahoo! Green

   Information on global warming and living green, including tools to calculate your carbon footprint and to make your own plans to save the planet.

   1. April 20, 2008
3. Consumer Reports: Greener Choices

   Uncover the meaning of over 100 labels on Green products. Find solutions for improving energy efficiency at home and fuel economy on the road, plus ways to start saving carbon now.

   1. April 20, 2008
4. Eco-Friendly Inns & Bed and Breakfasts in N.C.

   BnBscape is an online directory that promtes eco-friendly or “green” Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns.

   1. April 20, 2008
5. Ecological Society of America

   ESA's over 10,000 members conduct research, teach, and use ecological science to address environmental issues.

   1. August 8, 2007
6. EERE: Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center Program

   Provides information on alternative vehicle fuels and transportation technologies and related legislation.

   1. April 20, 2008
7. Environmental Science News from Science Daily

   ScienceDaily is one of the Internet's leading online magazines and Web portals devoted to science, technology, and medicine.

   1. April 20, 2008
8. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

   An agency of the federal government charged with protecting human health and with safeguarding the natural environment.

   1. November 16, 2006
9. EPA Site for Kids

   Drinking water experiments, activities, games, and resources for kids and teachers from the US EPA Office of Water Quality.

   1. April 20, 2008
10. Foundation for a Sustainable Community

    The mission of the Foundation for a Sustainable Community is to invest business and community resources to promote and advance the triple bottom line of community sustainability: environmental stewardship, social equity and economic prosperity.

    1. April 20, 2008
11. Healthy Living With a Twist : LIME

    Get fresh ideas, videos and articles on how to live a greener, healthier, more balanced life at Lime.com.

    1. April 20, 2008
12. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

    Non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings accessible to everyone within a generation.

    1. December 6, 2006
13. National Weather Service (Southern Regional Headquarters)

    Weather forecast and weather related information from the National Weather Service.

    1. April 20, 2008
14. Natural Resources Defense Council

    Non profit that uses law, science, and the support of its 500000+ members to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places.

    1. May 29, 2007
15. North Carolina Environmental Stewardship Initiative

    North Carolina Environmental Stewardship Initiative's mission is to assist organizations in reducing their environmental impacts beyond regulatory requirements and recognize those that achieve and maintain this commitment.

    1. September 2, 2009
16. North Carolina Green Building Database

    Database to help you find projects in the State of North Carolina that have implemented specific green building techniques.

    1. April 20, 2008
17. NC GreenPower

    The program accepts financial contributions from North Carolina citizens and businesses to help offset the cost to produce green energy.

    1. April 20, 2008
18. NC Sustainable Energy Association

    NCSEA is a non-profit membership organization of individuals and businesses interested in the many aspects of sustainable energy.

    1. April 20, 2008
19. Personal Emissions Calculator

    EPA has developed an online emissions calculator to help individuals (and households) reduce their own contributions to US greenhouse gas emissions.

    1. April 20, 2008
20. Terrapass: Calculate Your Carbon Footprint

    TerraPass is a resource for those looking to meet the challenge of global warming by taking responsibility for their own carbon emissions.

    1. April 20, 2008
21. The EnviroLink Network

    Non-profit EnviroLink Network is a clearinghouse for environmental information on the Internet.

    1. April 20, 2008
22. The Environmental Defense Fund

    Environmental Defense is dedicated to protecting the environmental rights of all people, including future generations.

    1. March 28, 2007
23. The Daily Green

    A consumer's guide to the green revolution.

    1. April 20, 2008
24. The Energy Hog

    The Energy Hog campaign at the Alliance to Save Energy greatly values your thoughts and opinions! Every comment or suggestion you make is carefully read by the Energy Hog campaign management and other staff members.

    1. April 20, 2008
25. The International Ecotourism Society

    TIES promotes responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.

    1. April 20, 2008
26. Scorecard (Environmental Information About Your Community)

    Find environmental information about your community.

    1. April 20, 2008
27. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

    The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the voice for the environment in the United Nations system.

    1. April 20, 2008
28. ZeroFootPrint: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

    Zerofootprint is a not-for-profit that aims to reduce collective carbon and ecological footprint.

    1. April 20, 2008