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- The FIFA World Cup: A model for sustainability - Fifa.com June 18, 2013Fifa.comThe FIFA World Cup: A model for sustainabilityFifa.comAs the world's biggest single sporting event, the FIFA World Cup™ has a wide-reaching responsibility that extends far beyond the tournament itself. It is for that reason that sustainability in all areas of society and ecology will play such a ... […]
- Known carcinogens used in 34% of reported fracking operations in 2011-2012 June 18, 2013Amy Mall, Senior Policy Analyst, Washington, D.C.: A recent analysis from SkyTruth has found that cancer-causing chemicals were used in about a third of fracking operations reported to FracFocus over a 21-month period in 2011 and 2012. The SkyTruth analysis reviewed more than 27,000 reports. The three most common carcinogens used... […]Amy Mall
- Zanzibar’s Encroaching Ocean Means Less Water June 12, 2013Khadija Komboani’s nearest well is filled with salt water thanks to the rising sea around Tanzania’s Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar. And until recently, the 36-year-old mother of 12 from Nungwi village in Unguja on the northernmost part of Zanzibar, spent most of her day walking to her nearest fresh water supply to collect safe [...] […]Erick Kabendera
- 8 Tips for an Easy Goodwill Drop-off June 17, 2013Have you ever put together a Goodwill donation and wondered whether you’re doing it right? Have no fear, we’ve put together some top-notch tips and answered your questions to make sure your next donation is a breeze for both you and your local... […]Leah Blunt
- Water Wars: Who Controls The Flow? June 15, 2013So often, we take water for granted. But it's not always where we need it, or there when we need it. Two rivers on opposite sides of the country — the Chattahoochee in the South and the Klamath in the far West — may provide lessons for the inevitable and growing dispute over how we manage our most precious resource. […]
- Seattle Adopts Bold Climate Action Plan, Aims To Be Carbon Neutral By 2050 June 18, 2013Kirsten Gibson is an intern for ThinkProgress. The Seattle City Council unanimously passed a far-reaching Climate Action Plan Monday, with the ultimate goal of reaching zero net emissions by 2050. The ambitious plan, crafted by city officials and community members, provides a long-term vision for reducing the city’s greenhouse gas emissions while building vibrant, prosperous [...] […]Kirsten Gibson, Guest Blogger
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Africa’s World Heritage Sites
Africa’s World Heritage Sites contains information about Africa’s cultural heritage and is maintained by conservationist, Dr. Peter Howard.
Africa’s World Heritage Sites contains information about Africa’s cultural heritage and is maintained by conservationist, Dr. Peter Howard.
Climate Solver
Climatesolver.org is a climate innovations portal developed by WWF with the objective of reducing global carbon dioxide emissions.
Climatesolver.org is a climate innovations portal developed by WWF with the objective of reducing global carbon dioxide emissions.
Earth 911
Earth911 is an environmental services company that addresses solutions for products' end-of-life for both businesses and consumers.
Earth911 is an environmental services company that addresses solutions for products' end-of-life for both businesses and consumers.
Earth Day Network
Earth Day Network is an alliance of 5,000 groups in 184 countries working to promote a healthy environment and a peaceful, just, sustainable world.
Earth Day Network is an alliance of 5,000 groups in 184 countries working to promote a healthy environment and a peaceful, just, sustainable world.
Food & Water Watch
Food & Water Watch works to ensure the food, water and fish we consume is safe, accessible and sustainably produced.
Food & Water Watch works to ensure the food, water and fish we consume is safe, accessible and sustainably produced.
Food Democracy Now!
Food Democracy Now! is a grassroots community dedicated to building a sustainable food system that protects our natural environment, sustains farmers and nourishes families.
Food Democracy Now! is a grassroots community dedicated to building a sustainable food system that protects our natural environment, sustains farmers and nourishes families.
Forests Forever
Forests Forever works through educational, legislative, and electoral activities to defend and restore California
Forests Forever works through educational, legislative, and electoral activities to defend and restore California
2012-12-08: Free The Children
Free The Children works to empower youth to achieve their fullest potential as agents of change.
Free The Children works to empower youth to achieve their fullest potential as agents of change.
Global Greengrants Fund
Global Greengrants Fund is a 501(c)(3) public charity that bridges the gap between those who can offer financial support and grassroots groups in developing countries that can make effective use of that support.
Global Greengrants Fund is a 501(c)(3) public charity that bridges the gap between those who can offer financial support and grassroots groups in developing countries that can make effective use of that support.
Goldman Environmental Prize
The Goldman Environmental Prize is the world's largest prize program honoring grassroots environmentalists.
The Goldman Environmental Prize is the world's largest prize program honoring grassroots environmentalists.
Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN)
A network of Indigenous Peoples empowering Indigenous Nations and communities towards sustainable livelihoods, demanding environmental justice and maintaining the Sacred Fire of their traditions.
A network of Indigenous Peoples empowering Indigenous Nations and communities towards sustainable livelihoods, demanding environmental justice and maintaining the Sacred Fire of their traditions.
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
IISD champions sustainable development around the world through innovation, partnerships, research and communications.
IISD champions sustainable development around the world through innovation, partnerships, research and communications.
League of Conservation Voters (LCV)
LCV is a political voice of the national environmental movement and the only organization devoted full-time to shaping a pro-environment Congress and White House.
LCV is a political voice of the national environmental movement and the only organization devoted full-time to shaping a pro-environment Congress and White House.
National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA)
NPCA works to protect and enhance America’s National Park System for present and future generations.
NPCA works to protect and enhance America’s National Park System for present and future generations.
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
NRDC is a national, nonprofit organization of scientists, lawyers and environmental specialists dedicated to protecting public health and the environment.
NRDC is a national, nonprofit organization of scientists, lawyers and environmental specialists dedicated to protecting public health and the environment.
OneWorld: Environment
OneWorld is a network for people and groups across the globe engaged in human rights and sustainable development.
OneWorld is a network for people and groups across the globe engaged in human rights and sustainable development.
Organic Consumers Association (OCA)
OCA is a grassroots non-profit public interest organization which deals with issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, corporate accountability, environmental sustainability, and represents the interests of organic consumers.
OCA is a grassroots non-profit public interest organization which deals with issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, corporate accountability, environmental sustainability, and represents the interests of organic consumers.
Sierra Club
The Sierra Club works to protect our communities and the planet. The Club is America’s oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization.
The Sierra Club works to protect our communities and the planet. The Club is America’s oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization.
Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC)
SEAC is a student and youth run national network of progressive organizations and individuals whose aim is to uproot environmental injustices through action and education.
SEAC is a student and youth run national network of progressive organizations and individuals whose aim is to uproot environmental injustices through action and education.
Sustainablog
Sustainablog is dedicated to news, information and personal meanderings related to environmental and economic sustainability, green and sustainable business, and environmental politics.
Sustainablog is dedicated to news, information and personal meanderings related to environmental and economic sustainability, green and sustainable business, and environmental politics.
The Future We Want
The Future We Want is a campaign by the Rio+20 and the United Nations Conference designed to engage people around the world in an exercise to envision how societies in all parts of the world can build a future that promotes prosperity, equity and improves
The Future We Want is a campaign by the Rio+20 and the United Nations Conference designed to engage people around the world in an exercise to envision how societies in all parts of the world can build a future that promotes prosperity, equity and improves
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)
The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment–air, water, and land–upon which life depends.
The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment–air, water, and land–upon which life depends.
U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG)
U.S. PIRG is an advocate for the public interest working to deliver persistent, result-oriented public interest activism that protects our environment, encourages a fair, sustainable economy, and fosters responsive, democratic government.
U.S. PIRG is an advocate for the public interest working to deliver persistent, result-oriented public interest activism that protects our environment, encourages a fair, sustainable economy, and fosters responsive, democratic government.
United Nations Environment Programme
UNEP works to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
UNEP works to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
World Resources Institute
World Resources Institute is an environmental research and policy organization working to protect the Earth and improve people's lives.
World Resources Institute is an environmental research and policy organization working to protect the Earth and improve people's lives.
World Wildlife Fund
WWF’s mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth.
WWF’s mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth.
Worldwatch Institute
Worldwatch is an independent, globally focused environmental and social policy research organization based in Washington, D.C. and is working for an environmentally healthy and socially just society.
Worldwatch is an independent, globally focused environmental and social policy research organization based in Washington, D.C. and is working for an environmentally healthy and socially just society.
Worldwatch Institute
Worldwatch Institute delivers the insights and ideas that empower decision makers to create an environmentally sustainable society that meets human needs.
Worldwatch Institute delivers the insights and ideas that empower decision makers to create an environmentally sustainable society that meets human needs.
