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Public Citizen -
http://www.citizen.org
Founded by consumer advocate Ralph Nader, this nonprofit consumer advocacy organization was founded with the objective of representing consumer interests in Congress, the executive branch and the courts. The site highlights previous accomplishments, such as forcing Red Dye #2 off the market, as well as current issues and campaigns.
RiverWired -
http://www.riverwired.com
This social networking site is dedicated to all things green- find articles, audio and video materials on sustainability and green living from all over the Web. The site also provides forums for you to post videos and pictures, as well as blog discussion groups.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: College Campuses are going Green -
seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/282232_greencampus23.html
Going green has meant changes in how colleges maintain their grounds, construct their buildings, perform their research and even teach their courses. Learn about conservation strategies adopted by campuses.
Seattle Times: “Green Resources you (and the Earth) can really Use.” -
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/homegarden/2003674796_ecoconsumer21.html
The author of this article names his favorite EcoConsumer resources to help readers learn more about how they can reduce their environmental impact.
TreeHugger -
http://treehugger.com
TreeHugger is a media outlet dedicated to sustainability issues. The site strives to be a one-stop shop for green news, solutions and product information. Find links to their daily and weekly newsletters, weekly video segments and radio show and also the user-generated blog, Hugg.
Washington Environmental Council -
http://wecprotects.org/Home
Washington Environmental Council is a strong voice for the environment at the state level. They seek to protect Washington's environment and natural heritage for current and future generations by advocating for improved state protections and better enforcement of existing laws.
Washington Post: “Going, Going, Green” -
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/03/AR2006080301454.html
This article presents 13 ideas that can help make the world a greener place- like a sustainable nightclub and using plastic from plants.
Yahoo! Podcasts -
http://podcasts.yahoo.com
Just type the word environment, green products, renewable energy, greenhouse gases, green roofs or others into the Ppdcast search box and select either series or episodes from the drop down menu. Listen to interviews, NPR programs, Architecture Radio and others talk about the environment.
