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Alliance to Save Energy
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The Alliance to Save Energy promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security. Topics include lighting, windows, insulation and more.
www.ase.org
American Farmland Trust
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Stopping the loss of America's farmland to sprawling development. Working with communities on smarter growth that includes local family farms. Advocating environmentally healthy farming practices.
www.farmland.org
American Forests
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Funds private and public land reforestation projects; provides satellite imagery of tree loss to cities; educates the public on the value of tree and forests.
www.amfor.org
American Rivers
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Dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy natural rivers and the variety of life they sustain, for the benefit of people, fish and wildlife.
www.americanrivers.org
Beyond Pesticides
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Prevents pesticide poisoning of our environment, homes, workplaces, schools, food and water through a practical information clearinghouse on toxic hazards and non-chemical pest control.
www.beyondpesticides.org
bicyclinginfo.org
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Information about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement, access, and mobility for bicyclists.
www.bicyclinginfo.org
Build It Green
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Build It Green is a professional non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy and resource-efficient buildings in California. Includes Green Building Guidelines & Checklists. Local resources include finding products, professionals and events in California. Their GreenPoint Rated program rates new home construction on Energy Efficiency, Resource Conservation, Indoor Air Quality, Water Conservation and Community.
www.builditgreen.org
Center for Health, Environment & Justice
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Empowers families protecting their children, and communities protecting public health, from toxic chemicals in drinking water, air, food. Assists with information, community organizing and coalition-building.
www.chej.org
Clean Water Fund
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Neighborhood-based action, education programs which join citizens, businesses, government for sensible solutions ensuring safe drinking water, pollution prevention, resource conservation.
www.cleanwaterfund.org
Climate 411 by the Environmental Defense Fund
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Climate 411 is the voice of the experts at Environmental Defense Fund, providing plain-English explanations of climate change science, technology, policy, and news.
environmentaldefenseblogs.org/climate411/
Co-op America
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A not-for-profit membership organization that harnesses economic power —- the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace —- to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. Has many resources for consumers trying to find greener products and services.
coopamerica.org
Co-op America's Responsible Shopper
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Alerts the public about the social and environmental impact of major corporations, and provides opportunities for consumers and investors to vote with their dollars for change.
www.coopamerica.org/programs/rs/
Conservation International
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Applies innovations in science, economics, policy and community participation to protect the Earth's richest regions of biodiversity, major tropical wilderness areas and key marine ecosystems.
www.conservation.org
Defenders of Wildlife
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Working to save America's precious wild animals and threatened habitat for our children and future generations through education, citizen action, and scientific research.
www.defenders.org
Earth Island Institute
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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.
earthisland.org
Earth Island Institute: Conservation, Preservation, Restoration
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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.
www.earthisland.org
Earth Share
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Nationwide network of the country's most respected environmental and conservation organizations. Earth Share's program gives working people the easiest and best opportunity to support environmental stewardship through payroll contribution at the workplace.
www.earthshare.org
Energy+Cures
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Finances small entrepreneurs around the globe working to make their communities safer and more sustainable places to live.
energycures.org
Environmental and Energy Study Institute
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Develops and promotes innovative policies on climate change, clean air, transportation, renewable energy/energy efficiency technologies, and sprawl. Promotes policymaker action through education, advocacy and coalition-building.
www.eesi.org
Environmental Defense Fund
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Designs practical, long-term strategies to protect wildlife, natural resources, clean air, water and human health.
www.edf.org
Environmental Working Group
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EWG specializes in providing useful resources (like Skin Deep and the Shoppers' Guide to Pesticides in Produce) to consumers while simultaneously pushing for national policy change to replace federal policies that damage the environment and natural resources.
www.ewg.org
Friends of the Earth US
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Strives to preserve our natural resources, advocate for public health protection and work for environmental justice for all peoples throughout the world.
www.foe.org
Greenpeace
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Our committed activists and supporters have come together to ban commercial whaling, convince the world’s leaders to stop nuclear testing, protect Antarctica, and so much more. Today, we have grown from a small group of dedicated activists to an international organization with offices in more than 30 countries. But our spirit and our mission remain the same. Our fight to save the planet has grown more serious – the threat of global warming, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and the threat of a nuclear disaster loom large. Greenpeace is actively working to address these and other threats.
www.greenpeace.org
Izaak Walton League of America
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Solutions-oriented conservationists - hunters, anglers, outdoor recreationists - working to protect America's air, waters, woods and wildlife habitat through education, advocacy and fostering strong outdoor ethics.
www.iwla.org
Land Trust Alliance
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Helps people protect undeveloped land -- forests, farms, open spaces, waters, natural, and historic areas -- in their community.
www.lta.org
National Audubon Society
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Works to protect birds, wildlife and their habitats, including our oceans. Educational outreach programs instruct and inspire future conservationists.
www.audubon.org
National Parks Conservation Association
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Preserves national parks from Grand Canyon to Gettysburg; protects endangered wildlife and cultural sites; promotes new parks; defends parks against pollution, inappropriate development and overcrowding.
www.npca.org
National Wildlife Federation
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Conservation organization keeping wildlife in our future, protecting endangered species and habitats, and connecting children and adults with nature through education and action opportunities. Includes the popular backyard wildlife certification program.
www.nwf.org
Natural Resources Defense Council
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Defends embattled wilderness, rivers, clean air, coasts and wildlife across America and around the globe.
www.nrdc.org
Ocean Conservancy
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Protects marine wildlife, promotes marine sanctuaries, conserves fisheries, and prevents ocean pollution. Achieves goals through volunteer networks, public education and science-based advocacy.
www.oceanconservancy.org
Peregrine Fund
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Saves eagles, condors, falcons and other endangered birds through research, breeding and conservation programs. Helps preserve rainforests. Educates children and adults about nature and science.
www.peregrinefund.org
Pesticide Action Network North America
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Works to eliminate poisonous pesticides. Links consumer, labor, health, environmental and agriculture groups internationally to advance safer, ecologically sound pest control alternatives.
www.panna.org
Protect Our Winters
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A non-profit organization dedicated to reversing the global warming crisis, with a direct focus on the winter sports community.
www.protectourwinters.org
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
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Converts thousands of miles of unused railroad corridors into public trails for walking, bicycling, hiking, skating, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, wildlife habitats, and nature appreciation.
www.railtrails.org
Rainforest Alliance
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Works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.
www.rainforest-alliance.org
Rocky Mountain Institute
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Delivers practical information that helps citizens, businesses, governments save energy and natural resources, prevent pollution, strengthen communities.
www.rmi.org
Season's End
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Informs the hunting and fishing communities about the effects of climate change.
www.seasonsend.org
Sierra Club
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Fights to preserve wilderness and protect environmental quality worldwide through education, scientific research, publishing and litigation.
www.sierraclub.org
StopGlobalWarming.org
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The Stop Global Warming Virtual March is a non-political effort to declare that global warming is here now and it’s time to act.
www.stopglobalwarming.org
Student Conservation Association
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Offers conservation internships and summer trail crew opportunities. SCA is focused on developing conservation and community leaders while getting important work done on the land.
www.thesca.org
Surfrider Foundation USA
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Protects and preserves the world's oceans, waves and beaches through conservation, activism, research and education. Activities include water quality monitoring, environmental education and grassroots activism.
www.surfrider.org
The Conservation Fund
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Preserving America’s outdoor heritage — wetlands, wildlife habitat, greenways, open space.
www.conservationfund.org
The Nature Conservancy
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Conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.
www.nature.org
Trust for Public Land
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Conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come.
www.tpl.org
U.S. PIRG
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Result-oriented public interest activism that protects our health, encourages a fair, sustainable economy, and fosters responsive, democratic government.
www.uspirg.org
Union of Concerned Scientists
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Scientists and citizens working on solutions to reduce air pollution and global warming, protect biodiversity, prevent nuclear proliferation, and ensure a sustainable, safe food system.
www.ucsusa.org
walkinginfo.org
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Information about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement, access, and mobility for pedestrians (including transit users), aimed at anyone interested in pedestrian issues, including planners, engineers, private citizens, advocates, educators, police enforcement, and the health community.
www.walkinginfo.org
Waterkeeper Alliance
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Waterkeeper Alliance connects and supports local Waterkeeper programs to provide a voice for waterways and their communities worldwide. To champion clean water and strong communities, Waterkeeper Alliance:
1. Supports and empowers member Waterkeeper organizations to protect communities, ecosystems and water quality;
2. Promotes the Waterkeeper model for watershed protection worldwide; and
3. Advocates for issues common to Waterkeeper programs.
www.waterkeeper.org
We Can Solve It
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The We Campaign is a project of The Alliance for Climate Protection -- a nonprofit, nonpartisan effort founded by Nobel laureate and former Vice President Al Gore. We are educating people in the US and around the world that the climate crisis is both urgent and solvable.
wecansolveit.org
Welcome to the Environmental Law Institute
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Environmental law that works for you: community-based education + research on national problems = solutions to protect people and nature. Independent and non-partisan.
www.eli.org
Wilderness Society
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Works to protect the nation's wilderness and wildlife so that people can enjoy clean air and water and the beauty of America's natural heritage.
www.wilderness.org
Wildlife Conservation Society
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Works to protect America's special wild places - parks, forests, wildlife refuges and other wilderness areas, which belong to all Americans - from development.
www.wcs.org
Women's Voices for the Earth
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A national, women-centered environmental health and justice organization that works to eliminate or substantially reduce environmental toxics impacting human health and to increase women’s participation in environmental decision-making.
womenandenvironment.org
World Wildlife Fund
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Protects endangered wildlife and their threatened habitats by providing emergency assistance and long-term support to parks, nature reserves, and anti-poaching activities on five continents.
www.worldwildlife.org