sustainability and permaculture

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Last Modified: 10/31/08
Summary: Global Sustainability is Possiblewallingford.092006.jpg from City Repair Project

Summary: wallingford.092006.jpg
From: http://www.cityrepair.org/wiki.php/linksAndy Singer - United Paved Precincts of America

Summary: United Paved Precincts of America
From: http://culturechange.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=127&Itemid=2#contAndy Singer - VBC After

Summary: VBC
From: http://culturechange.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=127&Itemid=2#contLink: TreeHugger
Summary: TreeHugger is the leading media outlet dedicated to driving sustainability mainstream. Partial to a modern aesthetic, we strive to be a one-stop shop for green news, solutions, and product information. At TreeHugger we know that variety is the spice of life, so you can find all you need to go green in our up to the minute blog, weekly and daily newsletters, weekly video segments, weekly radio show and our user-generated blog, Hugg. We also extend our expertise to companies looking for a little green guidance. Past clients include Domino, Sundance Channel and House & Garden. (http://www.treehugger.com/about/)
Link: Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute, design, consult, teach
Summary: The Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute is a Permaculture training and counseling research and development center. It is part of an alliance of Permaculture activists on the cutting edge of agroforestry and other newly discovered methods of organic farming. (http://crmpi.org/about.htm)
Link: National Resources Defense Council
Summary: The National Resources Defense Council's purpose is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. The NRDC uses law, science and the support of approximately 1.2 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things.
Link: ethiscore.org
Summary: Ethical Consumer Research Association
www.ethiscore.org is a project of ECRA (the Ethical Consumer Research Association/ECRA Publishing Ltd).
ECRA was founded in 1988 as a not-for-profit workers' co-operative to 'provide information on the companies behind the brand names and to promote the ethical use of consumer power.'
It has published Ethical Consumer magazine since 1989, and now offers a range of other products designed to encourage purchasers to take environmental and social issues into account in the market place. (see www.ethicalconsumer.org).
ethiscore.org is designed to be the consumer interface to ECRA's main research database. Full details on all the specific ratings on www.ethiscore.org are therefore available for scrutiny at www.corporatecritic.org
Link: Izaak Walton League of America
Summary: Founded in 1922, the Izaak Walton League is one of the nation's oldest and most respected conservation organizations. With a powerful grassroots network of 40,000 members and nearly 300 local chapters nationwide, the League takes a common-sense approach toward protecting our country's natural heritage and improving outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans. We invite you to learn about our work and to join us in supporting important conservation initiatives in your community. (http://www.iwla.org/)
Link: Keystone Center
Summary: The Keystone Center is a non-profit organization founded in 1975 to ensure that present and future generations approach environmental and scientific dilemmas and disagreements creatively and proactively. By way of its education and public policy programs, The Keystone Center improves decisions about long-term issues by helping thought-leaders, teachers, students, and decision-makers effectively address technically complex and politically uncertain situations. (http://www.keystone.org/index.html)
Link: Environmental Defense
Summary: A unique approach to the most serious environmental problems We show how economic growth and a healthy planet can go hand in hand. Rather than engaging in confrontation, we prefer to sit down with other stakeholders, roll up our sleeves, and introduce change. With more Ph.D. scientists and economists than any similar group, we don’t just point out problems; we create lasting solutions. We work directly with businesses, government and communities in a nonpartisan manner, developing constructive alternatives that make sense for all. We apply this unique approach to the most serious environmental problems.
Link: Environmental News Network
Summary: For over twenty years, the Environmental News Network (ENN.com) has published news, commentary, and information about how we live on earth. Our mission is simple: to provide a global perspective on environmental issues, and to promote thought, discussion, and awareness among our readers. We accomplish this by featuring content that is balanced, non-partisan, comprehensive and educational in nature. Editorial Philosophy ENN's editorial team selects news stories from a variety of sources, including major wire services (Reuters, Associated Press, Knight Ridder/Tribune), and also features content from partner publishers, freelance journalists, and on-going research. In addition, ENN provides a platform for organizations and companies with environmental interests through our Network News Program, which offers ENN readers diverse views on current environmental issues, public policy developments, sustainable business news, and more. ENN welcomes reader feedback and suggestions, which may be submitted via our contact us page. 2007. © Copyright Environmental News
Link: 2020 Vision
Summary: "20/20 Vision makes grassroots activism simple for busy people. We give citizens the information they need to get involved on important issues like reducing air pollution from cars and power plants, keeping dangerous pesticides out of our food, limiting nuclear arms and banning biological weapons. Our “20 minute” monthly alerts tell you how to contact politicians and corporate officials and quickly and easily tell them you’re watching them on an urgent issue. 20/20 Vision promotes democracy by involving the public at critical decision points." (http://www.2020vision.org --> About 20/20)
Link: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Summary: "The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection." (http://aceee.org/about/about.htm)
Link: Center for Health, Environment and Justice
Summary: "CHEJ believes in the principle that people have the right to a clean and healthy environment regardless of their race or economic standing. The Center believes the most effective way to win change is from the bottom up through community organizing and empowerment. CHEJ seeks to help local citizens and organizations come together and take an organized, unified stand in order to hold industry and government accountable and work towards a healthy, environmentally sustainable future." (http://www.chej.org/)
Link: Friends of the Earth
Summary: "Friends of the Earth is the U.S. voice of an influential, international network of grassroots groups in 70 countries. Founded in San Francisco in 1969 by David Brower, Friends of the Earth has for decades been at the forefront of high-profile efforts to create a more healthy, just world. Our members were the founders of what is now the world's largest federation of democratically elected environmental groups, Friends of the Earth International." (http://www.foe.org/about/intro.html)
Link: Defenders of Wildlife
Summary: "Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. We focus our programs on what scientists consider two of the most serious environmental threats to the planet: the accelerating rate of extinction of species and the associated loss of biological diversity, and habitat alteration and destruction..." (http://www.defenders.org/about/)
Link: Environmental Working Group
Summary: "The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a not-for-profit environmental research organization dedicated to improving public health and protecting the environment by reducing pollution in air, water, and food." [THINK TANK] (http://www.ewg.org/about.html)
Link: Environmental Law Institute
Summary: Mission: "To advance environmental protection by improving law, policy, and management." (http://www.eli.org --> About Us --> President & Chairman's Statement)
Link: Earth Island Institute: Conservation, Preservation, Restoration
Summary: "Life on Earth is imperiled by human degradation of the biosphere. Earth Island Institute develops and supports projects that counteract threats to the biological and cultural diversity that sustain the environment. Through education and activism, these projects promote the conservation, preservation, and restoration of the Earth." (http://www.earthisland.org/abouteii/abouteii.html)
Peak Moment - Bullock Homestead Permaculture Project from YouTube
From: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW7LcNAYBWg&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Epermacultureportal%2Ecom%2Fnetwork%5Fresources%2Ehtml
