resource_site

Association of the Study of Peak Oil & Gas (ASPO) by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:49 AM

ASPO is a network of scientists and others, who have an interest in determining the date and impact of the inevitable peak and decline of the world's production of oil and gas.

Bureau of Economic Analysis -- Regional Economic Accounts (U.S. Department of Commerce) by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

BEA produces economic accounts statistics that enable government and business decision-makers, researchers, and the American public to follow and understand the performance of the US economy.

Bureau of Transportation Statistics TranStats by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

TranStats is a website for transportation researchers and analysts, aimed at providing "one stop shopping" for transportation data.

CDC Wonder by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

CDC Wonder makes the information resources of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention available to public health professionals and the public at large. It provides access to a wide array of public health information.

Clearcutting Canada's Rainforest by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

The David Suzuki Foundation has studied all planned logging in British Columbia to determine if logging practices have improved since 2001 when the governmenet vowed to explore ways to implement environmentally-responsible logging practices.

Climate Impacts Group by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

Housed at UW, CIG is an interdisciplinary research group studying the impacts of climate change on the US Northwest. CIG works with PNW planners and policy makers to apply the findings of its research to regional decision making processes.

Compendium of Sustainable Development Indicator Initiatives by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

The Compendium of Sustainable Development Indicator Initiatives is a worldwide directory of who is doing what in the field of sustainability indicators.

Co-op America by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

Publisher of the Green Pages, Co-op America aims to leverage the economic power of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace, to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.

Cyburbia by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

Cyburbia, one of the oldest portal sites for urban planners and others interested in cities and the built environment, contains a selective directory of Internet resources relevant to planning and urbanism.

Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy.

EarthTrends by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

EarthTrends is a comprehensive online database that focuses on the environmental, social, and economic trends that shape our world.

eco.psfk.com by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

This blog discusses the brands, organizations and people who strive to make conscious decisions about their impact on the world around them.

EcoIQ.com by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

EcoIQ provides a wide range of informational tools--media, books, video, educational products and services, speakers--used by leaders, educators, and advocates working for sustainability.

Ecosystem Marketplace by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

A source of information on markets and payment schemes for ecosystem services, such as water quality, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity.

Envirolink by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

EnviroLink maintains a database of thousands of environmental resources and provides internet services to non-profit organizations.

Environmental Tax Reform Resource Guide by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

This section of the Redefining Progress website provides links to publications, primers, data, newsletters and other resources related to environmental tax reform.

Environmental Working Group by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

EWG focuses on "environmental investigations" that often generate excellent resources--searchable databases, test results, detailed report findings--informing both policy makers and individuals trying to reduce their exposure to toxics chemicals.

EPA's Global Warming Site by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:50 AM

The EPA's official site on climate change. It includes information on climate change, emission, impacts and actions to take. It has a resource center with publications, maps, data, calculators, and other useful tools.

Genuine Progress Indicator by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

The GPI is an alternative measure of progress to the GDP (gross domestic product). While the GDP just measures the dollar volume of goods and services exchanging hands, the GPI considers both the quality and distribution of economic growth.

Global Forest Watch: Data Explorer by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

GFW's Data Explorer provides access to GFW's collection of datasets, providing information on forests and conservation efforts worldwide.

Natural Resources Defense Council by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

Huge site with links: Clean Air & Energy; Global Warming; Clean Water & Oceans; Wildlife & Fish; Parks, Forest and Wetlands; Health & the Environment; Nuclear Weapons & Waste; Cities & Green Living, US Law & Policy and International Issues

Northwest Income Indicators Project by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

A project of Washington State University, this site allows you to create graphic trends analysis of local economic indicators and diagnose local employment growth. Has annual economic data for counties of the states across the Pacific Northwest.

Online TDM Encyclopedia by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

Produced by the Victoria Transport Policy Institute, the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Encyclopedia is a comprehensive source of information about innovative management solutions to transportation problems.

Oregon Natural Resources Council: Wilderness Proposal Map by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

ONRC provides access to its collection of maps of forested roadless areas in Oregon. The maps cover topics from elk habitat to watersheds to clearcuts.

Planetizen by andrew joel — last modified 03/14/2006 at 06:30 PM

Planetizen is an information exchange site for the urban planning, design and development community. It includes daily news, discussion forums, job postings, and links to other resources.

PopLinks by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

A listing of useful website and other Internet links that provide information on population and related subjects.

PopPlanet by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

PopPlanet is a resource of up-to-date country specific information on key population, environment, and health issues.

Population Index by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

Population Index is the primary reference tool to the world's population literature. It presents an annotated bibliography of recently published books, journal articles, working papers, and other materials on population topics.

Project for Public Spaces by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

A great resource site for placemakers around the world. PPS offers direct consulting, conferences, trainings, online tools, images, reports, resources, books, etc.

Puget Sound Green Pages by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

Internet links of interest to people working on environmental issues in the Puget Sound region of Washington State.

Redefining Progress: Sustainable Economics Program -- The Center for a Sustainable Economy by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

This organization promotes tax and other market-based approaches to achieving a sustainable economy -- one that integrates long-term economic growth, environmental quality and social fairness.

Resource Center for Health Policy by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

The Resource Center aims to improve the quality of health policy analysis and decision-making by increasing the rigor of accessible policy-relevant research and information, and by supporting informed dialogue about important health policy issues.

Sierra Club BC: Map Gallery by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

This resource, from the Sierra Club of British Columbia, gives access to a selection of maps covering issues such as the Great Bear rainforest, land use planning, and wild salmon, among others.

Smart Growth America by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

Smart Growth America is a coalition of national, state and local organizations working to improve the ways we plan and build the towns, cities and metro areas we call home.

Sprawl City by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

This website features US government data and analysis of that data that allow the visitor to see the roles of contributing factors in the sprawl of individual urban areas, states, bio-regions and the nation as a whole.

Sprawl Watch Clearinghouse by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

Sprawl Watch works to make the tools, techniques, and strategies developed to manage growth, accessible to citizens, grassroots organizations, environmentalists, public officials, planners, architects, the media and business leaders.

Statehealthfacts.org by andrew joel — last modified 03/15/2006 at 04:14 PM

Statehealthfacts.org is designed to provide free, up-to-date, and easy-to-use health data on all 50 states. Statehealthfacts.org provides data on more than 500 health topics.

The BC Health Atlas by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

The British Columbia Health Atlas is a continuing project to map the health status and health care use of the residents of British Columbia.

The Rain Forests of Home: An Atlas of People and Place by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

The Rain Forests of Home reports on an effort to assemble a portrait of the North American coastal temperate rain forest bioregion by presenting information on forest cover, watersheds and much more.

The Right-to-Know Network by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

Free access to numerous databases and resources on the environment. Identify specific factories and their environmental effects; find permits issued under environmental statutes; and identify civil cases filed.

Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program, National Library of Medicine (National Institute of Health (NIH) by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

A comprehensive toxicology and environmental health web site that includes links to databases, bibliographies, tutorials, and other scientific and consumer-oriented resources.

TOXNET: Toxicology Data Network by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

A key database managed by the TEHIP, TOXNET is an integrated collection of toxicology and environmental health databases that are available free of charge on the web.

U.S. Census Bureau by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

A primary source of data about the American people and economy.

U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor and Statistics by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

The BLS is an independent national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, other Federal agencies, state and local governments, business, and labor.

US Department of Energy "Energy Sources" by andrew joel — last modified 04/18/2006 at 11:52 AM

Portal to of various alternative energy sites, providing overview information and links for further information.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

From NGOs to various salmon data, WDFW's website on salmon recovery contains a large list of links to different resources all about salmon.

Worldwatch Institute: Population & Gender by andrew joel — last modified 03/13/2006 at 10:22 PM

This section of Worldwatch's website features research on population and the causes of population increase, including poverty, the inferior status of women in many societies, and inadequate access to public health.

Sightline Daily news: Sprawl by padunkadunk — last modified 03/11/2008 at 11:43 AM

Sightline Daily is an online news digest that collects the best headlines on economic, environmental, and social issues from over 40 different news sources across the Northwest. The link above connects you to Sightline Daily's sprawl headlines.

Sightline Daily news: Transportation by padunkadunk — last modified 03/11/2008 at 11:33 AM

Sightline Daily is an online news digest that collects the best headlines on economic, environmental, and social issues from over 40 different news sources across the Northwest. The link above connects you to Sightline Daily's transportation headlines.

Sightline Daily news: Energy by padunkadunk — last modified 03/11/2008 at 11:31 AM

Sightline Daily is a daily online news digest that collects the best headlines on economic, environmental, and social issues from over 40 different news sources across the Northwest. The link above connects you to Sightline Daily's energy headlines.

Sightline Daily news: Climate by padunkadunk — last modified 03/11/2008 at 11:30 AM

Sightline Daily is a daily online news digest that collects the best headlines on economic, environmental, and social issues from over 40 different news sources across the Northwest. The link above connects you to Sightline Daily's climate headlines.

Sightline Daily news: Pollution by padunkadunk — last modified 03/11/2008 at 11:52 AM

Sightline Daily is an online news digest that collects the best headlines on economic, environmental, and social issues from over 40 different news sources across the Northwest. The link above connects you to Sightline Daily's pollution headlines.

Sightline Daily news: Forests by padunkadunk — last modified 03/11/2008 at 11:28 AM

Sightline Daily is a daily online news digest that collects the best headlines on economic, environmental, and social issues from over 40 different news sources across the Northwest. The link above connects you to Sightline Daily's forests headlines.

Sightline Daily news: Wildlife by padunkadunk — last modified 03/11/2008 at 11:44 AM

Sightline Daily is an online news digest that collects the best headlines on economic, environmental, and social issues from over 40 different news sources across the Northwest. The link above connects you to Sightline Daily's wildlife headlines.

Sightline Daily news: Health by padunkadunk — last modified 03/11/2008 at 11:50 AM

Sightline Daily is an online news digest that collects the best headlines on economic, environmental, and social issues from over 40 different news sources across the Northwest. The link above connects you to Sightline Daily's health headlines.

Sightline Daily news: Economy by padunkadunk — last modified 03/11/2008 at 11:47 AM

Sightline Daily news is an online news digest that collects the best headlines on economic, environmental, and social issues from over 40 different news sources across the Northwest. The link above connects you to Sightline Daily's economy headlines.

Sightline Daily news: British Columbia by padunkadunk — last modified 03/11/2008 at 11:55 AM

Sightline Daily is an online news digest that collects the best headlines on economic, environmental, and social issues from over 40 different news sources across the Northwest. The link above connects you to Sightline Daily's British Columbia headlines.

Sightline Daily news: Idaho by padunkadunk — last modified 03/11/2008 at 11:42 AM

Sightline Daily is an online news digest that collects the best headlines on economic, environmental, and social issues from over 40 different news sources across the Northwest. The link above connects you to Sightline Daily's Idaho headlines.

Sightline Daily news: Oregon by padunkadunk — last modified 03/11/2008 at 11:39 AM

Sightline Daily is an online news digest that collects the best headlines on economic, environmental, and social issues from over 40 different news sources across the Northwest. The link above connects you to Sightline Daily's Oregon headlines.

Sightline Daily news: Washington by padunkadunk — last modified 03/11/2008 at 11:37 AM

Sightline Daily is an online news digest that collects the best headlines on economic, environmental, and social issues from over 40 different news sources across the Northwest. The link above connects you to Sightline Daily's Washington headlines.

Treehugger.com by Elisa Murray — last modified 11/16/2006 at 05:41 PM

A web magazine that's a resource on environmentally responsible living, especially solutions, constructive developments and positive initiatives.

1Sky.org by Elisa Murray — last modified 12/02/2007 at 11:18 PM

1Sky is providing a cohesive policy solution to mobilize our country as never before to reduce climate pollution immediately and forever. Our solutions are defined by what science and justice demand.