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Cool Website - July 2004
GreenTreks is an environmental organization dedicated to promoting conservation through television & radio documentaries and how-to videos. They are promoting a new program called Natural Heroes which enables people to petition their local PBS station for more environmental programming.
With so many bad shows on TV these days, don't you want to see something positive and uplifting?! Well, we've made it easy for you to get programming that you want want to see on TV. Just go to: http://www.greentreks.org/naturalheroes/pbs.asp. From there you choose your state, then enter your information, and your request will be sent to every PBS and Public Television station in your state.
So please, take a minute and let your local stations know what you want to see on TV. In the past, these stations have told us to show them there's a demand for environmental programming, and they'll show it. So let's show them that there's a demand!
Posted in the July 2004 Earth Page
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Earth Day Network - Earth Day Events 2004
http://www.earthday.net/g&e/searchNetwork.asp
Search hundreds of Earth Day events all over the country and right here in Washington.
Earth Share of Washington Volunteer Events
http://www.esw.org/help/
History of Earth Day
http://earthday.wilderness.org/history/
Posted in the April 2004 Earth Page
Cool Website - March 2004
TravelMatters Individual Emissions Calculator
www.travelmatters.org/calculator/individual/
The TravelMatters Individual Calculator measures how much greenhouse gas you generate as a result of your daily transportation activity. Simply enter the monthly distances you traveled by mode of transportation - on foot, by bicycle, car, bus, train, plane, or boat - and the calculator will do your "greenhouse gas accounting" for you.
You can save and later access your monthly emissions profile to compare your greenhouse gas emissions over time. Compare your results with friends and co-workers.
Posted in the March 2004 Earth Page
Cool Website - January 2004
Washington Conservation Voters
http://www.wcvoters.org/
In what promises to be a big year for political elections, Washington Conservation Voters stands out as an excellent resource, educating voters on how environmental records of national and Washington candidates stack up. They are focused on electing and supporting environmentally responsible candidates for public office. No other organization does this on the statewide level.
Current legislative priorities include air and water pollution, salmon restoration, suburban sprawl, transportation, and toxic waste. Check in at their website to see candidate ratings, legislative scorecards, and more!
Posted in the January 2004 Earth Page
Cool Website - December 2003
NASA Earth Observatory
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/
View exquisite images of the Earth from space, courtesy of the NASA Earth Observatory project. The Terra satellite was launched in 1999 to record detailed images of the Earth from space. "Terra," Latin for land, is the name of the Earth Observing System flagship satellite. The five sensors aboard Terra are comprehensively measuring our world's climate system - to observe and measure how Earth's atmosphere, cryosphere, lands, oceans, and life all interact. Data from this mission are used in many research and commercial applications. Terra is a vital part of NASA's Earth Science Enterprise, helping scientists understand and protect our home planet. Browse the extensive archive of images from around the world and check back frequently for images pertinent to current world events.
Posted in the December 2003 Earth Page
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Idealist.org is the ultimate non-profit resource. Tap in to their enormous database of non-profit organizations, volunteer opportunities, internships, career help, and other valuable resources. Through their website you can search for organizations (over 36,000 listed in 165 countries) and browse their various programs, volunteer opportunities, jobs, and internships. In addition to searching and browsing, you can customize your profile to receive specific information about non-profit organizations. It is considered to be the biggest and best resource of its kind. Check it out!
Posted in the November 2003 Earth Page
Cool Website - October 2003
Northwest Environment Watch
http://www.northwestwatch.org/
Northwest Environment Watch (NEW) is an independent, not-for-profit research and communication center based in Seattle. Founded in 1993 by former Worldwatch Institute researcher Alan Durning, NEW's mission is to promote an environmentally sound economy and way of life in the Pacific Northwest, a bioregion that includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, and adjoining parts of Alaska, Montana, and California.
Throughout their website, you can research key trends shaping the future of the Northwest, specifically those related to environmental issues. The Cascadia Scorecard serves as an annual report on regional progress; and -- by highlighting communities that are taking innovative approaches to solving problems -- provides a practical vision for a better Northwest.
Posted in the October 2003 Earth Page
Cool Website - September 2003
Earth Share of Washington
http://www.esw.org/
Just in case you missed last month's issue due to Earth Page editor injury, we will repost our cool website for the month (we don't want you to miss out on our great new site).
Proud to toot our own horn, Earth Share of Washington recently unveiled a new and updated website. In addition to the new layout and design, we are excited to feature freshly updated volunteer opportunities, current northwest environmental news (updated daily), searchable archives for news and Earth Page articles, and many more great features. Do you like the site? Please send us your feedback at eswinformation@esw.org and tell us any features that you would like to see in the future.
Check back soon as we will be hosting a non-profit job seekers list online!
And the editor is recovering nicely, thank you.
Posted in the September 2003 Earth Page
Cool Website
Earth Share of Washington
http://www.esw.org/
Proud to toot our own horn, Earth Share of Washington recently unveiled a new and updated website. In addition to the new layout and design, we are excited to feature freshly updated volunteer opportunities, current northwest environmental news (updated daily), searchable archives for news and Earth Page articles, and many more great features. Do you like the site? Please send us your feedback at webmaster@esw.org and tell us any features that you would like to see in the future.
Check back soon as we will be hosting a non-profit job seekers list online, and a calendar of upcoming events!
Posted in the August 2003 Earth Page
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VolunteerMatch is the nonprofit, online service that helps interested volunteers get involved with community service organizations throughout the United States. Volunteers enter their ZIP code on the VolunteerMatch web site to quickly find local volunteer opportunities matching individual interests and schedules. This simple, effective service has already generated hundreds of thousands of volunteer referrals nationwide.
Posted in the June 2003 Earth Page
Cool Website - May 2003
Do you want to live sustainably but don't know what you can buy that will minimize your impact on the environment? Check out Realgoods.com, packed with products designed for an ecologically sustainable future. They've got everything from lightbulbs to refrigerators, from composting toilets to solar panels. These are not your grandmother's ecologically sustainable supplies either, Real Goods has plenty of household items with style and panache. They have everything you need to live off the grid, or just to make your urban dwelling a little greener. Check it out!
Posted in the May 2003 Earth Page
Cool Website - March 2003
John Muir Exhibit
http://www.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/writings/
Delve into the writings of one of the pioneers of modern ecology. Sierra Club pays tribute to their founder by presenting some excerpts from his writings. Throughout his life, Muir was driven to protect nature for its own sake. This radical departure from contemporary thinking changed the face of the ecological movement and inspired millions to view themselves in the context of nature. Looking for some inspiration? Check it out!
Posted in the March 2003 Earth Page
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ECycle Technology – Recycling Old and Used Computers
http://www.ecycletech.com/
Ecycle Technology recycles any and all consumer electronics from PC's to cell phones, keeping these hazardous materials out of landfills. What sets them apart from other computer recyclers is that they take all computers, working or not, and they take almost everything for free. Instead of salvaging some parts and tossing the rest, Ecycle refurbishes these machines and reuses many functional parts. Their central warehouse is conveniently located in Seattle and pick-ups are available on request.
Posted in the February 2003 Earth Page
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This fascinating site serves as the ultimate reference point for your trip into the great outdoors. It is packed with useful information including a regional park finder, complete field guides, a birding section, and even a page where you can ask the experts (about any nature question you can think of! Answers are provided by expert biologists). It could take days to sift through the wealth of information contained in this easy to navigate site, check it out!
Posted in the January 2003 Earth Page
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Visit GreaterGood.com to shop for the holidays at hundreds of name brand stores and a portion of your purchase goes to the charity of your choice, at no extra charge! At their website, registration is free and you can pick the charity of your choice to receive up to 15% of your purchase $$$. You can shop at hundreds of stores like Amazon.com, REI.com, Dell Computers, and Nordstrom.com to name just a few.
Several Earth Share of Washington members can receive money through GreaterGood.com. The Nature Conservancy, Natural Resources Defense Council, and People for Puget Sound are just a few of the good environmental organizations to which you may designate. Put you holiday shopping $$$ to work for a good cause!
Posted in the December 2002 Earth Page
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Washington Conservation Voters
http://www.wcvoters.org/
Washington Conservation Voters works in the public interest to elect and support environmentally responsible candidates. It's the only organization educating voters on a statewide level. Current legislative priorities include air and water pollution, salmon restoration, suburban sprawl, transportation, and toxic waste. On its website you can review a scorecard for your legislators to see how they voted on important environmental issues. Check it out!
Posted in the November 2002 Earth Page
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Seattle Public Utilities: Home Resources Profile
http://www.cityofseattle.net/conserve/homeprofile/
Learn about how much energy your home uses, including electricity, gas and water use and learn dozens of helpful tips on how you can conserve. Did you ever wonder how your home energy use stacks up against other members of your community or what you can do at home to preserve our natural resources? This City of Seattle website includes tips on everything from recommended appliances, to how to best water your lawn, to which light bulbs to buy. It's a great service for energy conscious Seattle residents, check it out!
Don't live in Seattle? Puget Sound Energy and other utility companies offer similar services. Feel free to contact us at eswinformation@esw.org and we'll point you in the right direction.
Posted in the October 2002 Earth Page