ProCon.org (pros and cons of controversial issues)
California Academy of Sciences
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
National Geographic Green Guide
NASA-The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Science Foundation: for Teachers
San Francisco Chronicle Science Page
Washington Post Health and Science Page
Talk of the Nation: Science Friday
Includes selections from Las Positas College's ESL Department's Science Links page.
The following websites are just a small sample of internet resources available on “green living” related topics.
Green California <http://www.green.ca.gov> This is a resource containing information about how the state of California is working to reduce energy and resource consumption, while lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and creating healthier environments in which to work, live and learn. The emphasis of the website as of July 2008 is on green building, and the site also contains material on environmental topics for state agencies, schools, and other groups. From the California Department of General Services.
Seafood Watch Guide <http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/seafoodwatch.aspx> The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program helps consumers and businesses make choices for healthy oceans.
The Green Gate: NRDC’s Environmental Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area <http://www.nrdc.org/greengate> The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) created this site to share the findings from its research on the state of the San Francisco Bay Area environment. Topics covered include air, water, wildlife, urban living, and health. The site provides backgrounds on these topics from national and international perspectives, and includes tips to help individuals reduce their impact on the environment, with special information for Bay Area residents.
Green America's Green Pages <http://www.greenpages.org/> The Green Pages lists thousands of socially and environmentally responsible products and services. Also has an extensive personal finance section for tips, suggested readings, and links on topics from mutual funds to bartering. Find information on the anti-sweatshop movement, a list of ongoing boycotts of companies and products, and tips for forest-friendly living. Companies, too, can find "advice, resources and contacts to help turn social responsibility into business success."
The quality of the information you find on the Web varies tremendously so it is always a good idea to check the information against another source. As with all information resources, whether in print or on the Internet, you evaluate its quality based on the following criteria:
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