Environment
Global Forest Watch. Global Forest Watch (GFW) is an online platform that provides data and tools for monitoring forests. By harnessing cutting-edge technology, GFW allows anyone to access near real-time information about where and how forests are changing around the world.
Environmental News Network. The ENN has evolved from aggregators of environmental news to a collection of resources, teachers, experts and tools that provide objective information and knowledge about the increasingly complex field of environmental science, in partnership with highly experienced environmental experts and editorial affiliates.
National Centers for Environmental Information. NCEI are the Nation’s leading authority for environmental data, and manage one of the largest archives of atmospheric, coastal, geophysical, and oceanic research in the world. Their stewardship practices maximize the organization’s investment in environmental research, converting scientific insights into dynamic, usable information that inform strategy and decision making in government, academia, and the private sector.
United Nations Environment Network. Since its inception in 1972, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has been the global authority that sets the environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
Energy News Network. The Energy News Network is a nonprofit news site dedicated to keeping influencers, policymakers and citizens informed of the important changes taking place in the transition to a clean energy system, and is published by Fresh Energy, a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that advocates for clean energy policy.
Grist. Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future, with a focus on showing that a just and sustainable future is within reach.
The Nature Conservancy. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of diverse staff and over 400 scientists, they impact conservation in 76 countries and territories.
World Wildlife Fund. As the world’s leading conservation organization, WWF works in nearly 100 countries to help local communities conserve the natural resources they depend upon; transform markets and policies toward sustainability; and protect and restore species and their habitats.
Pollution and Recycling
Clean Air Council. Through public education, community action, accountability, and enforcement of environmental laws, the Clean Air Council advocates for everyone's right to a healthy environment and protection from the harmful impacts of pollution.
Earth 911. Earth911.com started its life in the early ’90s as an Arizona-centric recycling database, even before the World Wide Web came along. After almost 20 years, it remains the largest recycling database in the nation — probably the world. The site provides users with many ideas and options for reducing waste and adapting sustainable practices in their everyday lives.
EPA--Land, Waste, and Cleanup Topics. A resource page on the Environmental Protection Agency's website which gives information on what the agency does to regulate and reduce wastes, or to help when wastes or harmful substances pollute the land we live on.