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Internet, Books and DVDs
Internet (New and Improved 5/12)
Here are some links where you will find expert info on a range of green related topics. They can be used to build your office’s Intranet of resources for staffers working on green projects and for employees who are interested in learning more about sustainable practices at work, home, and in their communities. Check them out. You’ll find more Internet website links in many of them. too. The Resource Center continues to grow. Look for blog links to be consolidated here for ease of reference. We welcome readers’ comments and suggestions.
Climate Change
This is the Pew Center on Global Climate Change site for analysis and information about climate issues and business solutions.
Excellent resource offering links to many educational resources about climate change. A bonus is that it includes resources for young students, too. (thank you to Lauren Jackson for this reference)
The World Resources Institute is a global environmental think tank. Issues, ideas, solutions. Very good sources of current news, developments, directions.
Climate Analysis Indicators Tool developed by the World Resources Institute. A database of greenhouse gas emissions data and climate relevant info that can be sourced for policy decisions.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, established by the UN and winner of the Nobel Prize for disseminating scientific information about climate change and laying the foundation to counteract it. An obvious source….
The Climate Registry is a non-profit that establishes common standards for capturing, calculating, verifying and reporting on greenhouse gas emssions and reduction programs.
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change—the Kyoto Protocal and since.
Ramp up your knowledge of the big picture, check out the Planet Green pages on the Discovery Channel’s website
The classic definition of “sustainability,” first used in a report for the United Nations in 1987.
Yale’s online newsletter leans on the science side but is eminently readable. A publication of the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.
US Government coordinates and integrates federal research on environmental change and its implications for society through the US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP).
General Sources of News and Information
Literally, this website covers news and information from A to Z. This is a nearly overwhelming collection of green links, definitely worth browsing and picking your favorites.
This is the Wall Street Journal’s Environment page covering business and the environment.
Excellent source of information from the leading entity in the Pacific Northwest to promote citizen participation in sustainable endeavors at work, home, and in the communities. Partners with Oregon Lawyers for a Sustainable Future.
One of the early standard bearers for green information. It’s been hip a long time.
AltaTerra Research is one of my earliest sources for information, a happy coincidence of a conversation with my seat mate on an airplane flight. The focus is on clean energy and sustainable business. Their webinars are great.
AASHE provides resources to enable institutions of higher ed to model and advance sustainability. Find a college near you and collaborate. Check out their academic programs in sustainability.
Department of Energy “Energy Savers Blog”—subscribe for latest news and info
The National Environmental Education Foundation was chartered by Congress in 1990, and serves as a partner to the EPA to provide educational resources on environmental topics.
Joint program of the EPA and Department of Energy. A “must” resource for any green office endeavor to assist in energy efficient procurement and conservation strategies. Find out how to be an ENERGY STAR partner.
The Energy Information Administration, part of the US Dept. of Energy, provides information and statistical analyses on energy production, demand, imports, exports, and prices, etc. Find out about energy use in your state; learn about energy basics in plain language.
Subscribe to “Greenversations” for weekly green news and info. This is EPA’s blog.
Yale’s center for environmental thinking and policy analysis aims to promote decision-making in the public, business, community, and personal realms that promotes sustainability.
Good tips and a checklist for greening conferences and events.
The Missouri Master Naturalist’s Chert Glades Chapter in southern Missouri has compiled a nifty resource directory that will help you find all kinds of information about living green, animals, birds, reptiles, mammals, etc. Nice work!
The federal Environmental Protection Agency.This is one of my key resources for information, calculators, etc.
The educational arm of the EPA. Don’t miss the tab especially for business.
Keep America Beautiful—the iconic organization also sponsors the Great American Clean-up. A great opportunity to team build and organize employees for a community service.
Deborah Fleischer’s consulting firm is Green Impact. The website and blog offer information and advice on green trends and practices. Fleischer is the author of “Green Teams, Engaging Employees in Sustainability”.
The Natural Step provides that tangible link between “sustainability” and the actions we ask of employees, for example, printing back to back.
A good example of the info you can find at your county health department website. Franklin County in North Carolina has links and info about the environment and its impact on public health.
The World Watch Institute is a global organization collecting and sharing info about climate change, resource degradation, demographics and sustainable solutions. Lots of research and publications on topics you can use.
EPA's pages are full of resources and info to green your meetings.
Green Meetings Industry Council green meetings guidelines linked to by EPA.
Visit the ENERGY STAR Buildings Registry to see which hotels near your destination have earned EPA's ENERGY STAR.
The “Green” Hotels Association® has been around since 1993. Members self-certify their eco-friendly features and services.
Three links to smart phone apps for home and business
Especially for the Green Law Office
This is a first-rate “mega” link to many resources, including green and is aimed at the legal community. It is a one-stop shopping bag for many green resources on the Internet.
This is the American Bar Association’s Sustainable Law Office compendium of “how to green” a law office (and the info is helpful to any business entity). Find out how to join the ABA Eco-Challenge which includes hundreds of law firms and public law offices on its roster of green partners committed to sustainable business practices.
US DOJ’s environmental program website pages.
Sample policy statement of intent to adopt sustainable business practices.
Model policy of the Oregon Lawyers for a Sustainable Future
Model sustainability policy of the Oregon Attorney General
Model sustainability policy of the Washington Attorney General
Example of Internet AG website page communicating sustainable business practices as a matter of priority.
Another example of communicating to the public as well as your employees the values and goals the agency will pursue.
Lawyer Janice Mucalov has written a guide to greening the law office for the Canadian Bar Association that has universal application.
LexisNexis has an Environment tab under Corporate Responsibility.
Key Congressional Committees Addressing Climate Change
By the Categories—Buildings
LEED's home page
The Home Builders Association of Metro Boulder established the Built Green program, one of the first and largest in the nation to aid and encourage green building in Colorado.
Green technology website aimed at state government
Gateway site to buying sustainable office equipment and furniture.
Helps public and private sector professionals understand how green technology can help lower their carbon footprint and their bottom line.
Water Footprint’s calculator shows how much water is used to produce goods and services consumed by an individual, community, or business.
Environmental think tank focuses on water policy and conservation issues and solutions.
By the Categories--Conservation and Recycling
The Environmental Paper Network is an organization of affiliated environmental groups working together to reduce the over-consumption of paper, increase the amount of recycled content in paper that is purchased and other measures to improve sustainable manufacturing and consumption of paper. EPN’s paper calculator to help you compare the environmental aspects of different papers has been adopted by the EPA and is linked to on EPA’s website. EPN’s website is a wonderful resource to understand the paper industry and learn about ways to encourage paper purchasing and use.
The EPA will route you to this calculator which is super easy to use. See the impacts of various papers and quantities.
The Environmental Paper Network’s 2011 report on the state of the paper industry. Good resource for facts and stats, too.
The above links are sites about plastic bags, including handy stats to cite in publicizing the problem of plastic bags and how re-usable bags and recycling can make a big difference.
Need to know more about batteries? Get answers here.
Save money and toner by choosing an eco-friendly font.
The Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials is a good resource of info, links, and successful strategies to reduce and manage waste sustainably.
CA City of Oakland’s Zero Waste program outline
Recycling policy that is a model for other CA state agencies
These links provide info about the environmental impact of plastic bottles and alternative water filtration systems.
Info on how to recycle, reuse, and reduce your reliance on dozens of items
Northeast Recycling Council’s services are focused on the 10 states, but this is a great resource for everyone.
How waste conscious businesses manage their waste.
Study examines environmental pros/cons of paper and plastic bags.
Nike’s website has all the information a green team needs to start an old shoe collection effort in the office.
The HopeLine® Program from Verizon Wireless turns unused wireless phones into support for victims of domestic violence, and disposes wireless phones in an environmentally sound way.
By the Categories—Pollution Prevention
NASA’s guide that explains the six criteria air pollutants the EPA regulates and provides online resources to check local air quality. This has all the makings of an interesting group “lunch and learn” session.
Created by the OPM and GSA to provide agencies, employees, and managers with one-stop resources, information, guidelines to promote a successful program.
Telework Exchange is a public/private partnership established to demonstrate the benefits of teleworking and to assist federal government employees, managers and IT professionals with the requirements involved.
UCLA’s report card on the air quality of the South Coast Air Basin in southern California.
Handy reference for stats on CO2 and other types of vehicle emissions. Extra bonus links to other resources on auto emissions, hybrids, alternative fuels and transportation statistics.
Unexpected and useful listing of web sites about air pollution causes, control, health effects, and legal issues.
ZipCar is a shared car service operating in over 175 cities in the US and UK.
CityCarShare is a shared car service in the Bay Area of California.
Info, tips, and events to encourage bicycling
Zone 10 posts the top office/house plants for cleaning the air.
By the Categories--Administrative Stuff
The International Society of Sustainability Professionals is the professional organization for green officers and teams. Offers webinars, conferences, events and website resources that are of high value.
Tips for planning and leading effective meetings
A report about the emerging profession of Chief Sustainability Officer and case examples of job descriptions and how to make a winning case to management.
Mark your calendars for Earth Day in April, Bike Month in May, and World Environment Day in June.
Internet Green Office page of CA Attorney General’s Office with links to annual reports.
The Wild and Scenic Film Festival--organize your own or encourage attendance at events in your area. The festival of short and feature-length films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy and climate change, wildlife, environmental justice, agriculture, and Native American and indigenous cultures goes on tour.
Live Green
Good resources for upcoming green events as well as a showcase of green products and services.
Held in major metropolitan areas, the focus is all things green. Billed as the largest sustainability event in the US, this is a place to learn about what’s new for business and technology, to tour a large exhibit arena, and to enjoy food and products for home and work. The website has info on locations and dates of festivals.Buy local and buy green.
EPA’s Green vehicle guide
California’s drive clean driving guide
These three sites will help you find the cheapest gas along the road. Enter your start/finish locations and they’ll calculate the cost of the trip for you. CostToDrive and GasBuddy have phone apps, too.
Books
The Business of Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities for Multinational Business Enterprises, Univ. of the Pacific/McGeorge School of Law, QC 981.8 C5 P31
Can We Afford the Future?: The Economics of a Warming World, Ackerman, HC 79 E5 A23
Confronting climate change: final report of the Scientific Expert Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development, U.N. Foundation, QC 981.8 C5 U53
The Economic and Market Value of America's Coasts and Estuaries: What's at Stake?, Pendleton, KF 5627 P44
Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change, Kolbert, QC 981.8 K64
Global climate change and U.S. law, Gerard, KF 3775 G46
Global Warming Survival Handbook: 77 Essential Skills To Stop Climate Change, Rothschild, QC 981.8 R66
The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time, Rogers, TD 171.7 R62
Green Living for Dummies, Jeffery, QC 981.8 J42
Green Your Work: Boost Your Bottom Line While Reducing Your Carbon Footprint, Carlson, 658.4083 CAR
Hey Mr. Green: Sierra Magazine's Answer Guy Tackles Your Toughest Green Living Questions, Schildgen, QC 981.8 S33
Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America, Friedman, QC 981.8 F73
Living Like Ed: A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life, Begley, QC 981.8 B42
Red sky at morning: America and the crisis of the global environment, Speth, QC 981.8 S62
Redacting the science of climate change, Government Accountability Project, QC 981.8 C5 G67
Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us), Vanderbilt, TL 152.5 V34
Two Billion Cars: Driving Toward Sustainability, Sperling, HE 5611 S64
Green is the New Black, by Tamsin Blanchard, pub by Hodder and Stoughton
The Sustainability Champion’s Guidebook, by Bob Willard, New Society Publishers, 2009.
DVDs
Discover Hetch Hetchy, Vassar, KFC 790 V37
A land between rivers — the story of Central California between the San Joaquin and Kings Rivers, Fresno Historical Society, KFC 790 F79 (LA, OAK, SAC, SD, SF)
An inconvenient truth: a global warning, Gore, QC 981.8 G66
Tales of the San Joaquin: a river journey, Beaver, KFC 790 B41
Boost your brain power on climate change, issues, alternatives, and strategies that work in the workplace.