Environmental Education & Activism
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MYAN aims to connect you with a wide range of organizations and resources on this topic. If you do not find what you are looking for, please contact MYAN.
Who's Who in Maine
Maine Environmental News
http://www.maineenvironews.com/
Find announcement & news about environmental issues in Maine.
Natural Resources Council of Maine
http://www.nrcm.org/default.asp
The Natural Resources Council of Maine is a nonprofit advocacy organization protecting, restoring, and conserving Maine's environment, now and for future generations. They work to improve the quality of Maine's rivers, reduce poisonous chemicals threatening human and wildlife health, decrease air and global warming pollution, and conserve Maine lands.
You can help protect Maine's environment by joining the Maine Global Warming Challenge to reduce your global warming pollution. Maine is already seeing warning signs. Be part of the solution by joining with people all over Maine who care about protecting our environment, economy, health, and way of life. http://globalwarmingmaine.org/
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Additional Web Resources
American Forests
www.americanforests.org
The average person is responsible for emitting 94 pounds of carbon dioxide every day. It takes four trees, which act as natural air filters, to offset the carbon dioxide each person generates in a month. For each dollar donated, American Forests plants a tree. For more information and to plant trees, visit www.americanforests.org.
Climate Crisis
www.climatecrisis.org
Climate Crisis is Al Gore's website and includes information about the science of global warming as well as tips & tools for how you can make a difference.
Earth 911
Find information about environmental services and events in your community, visit www.earth911.org.
Engines Off
www.enginesoff.org
Lynn Romanek from Glencoe, Illinois, has organized parents at her childrens' school to turn off their cars instead of idling in the parking lot. Idling 10 minutes less per day can keep 550 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the air every year.
Evironmental Protection Agency (EPA)
http://www.epa.gov/
The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. Find stats about your state, EPA initiatives, information about environmental laws and regulations and links to other sources for more information.
The Green Book
by Elizabeth Rogers and Thomas Kostigen
www.readthegreenbook.com
Simple things you can do to save the planet.
Greendimes
www.greendimes.com
A group that reduces junk mail and plants trees. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
If we each reduce our carbon footprint by just 2% a year, we will achieve an 80% reduction by 2050. This is the amount scientists tell us we need to reduce to curb climate change.
Treehugger
www.treehugger.com
Ideas on green living
Stop Global Warming Tour
www.stopglobalwarming.org
Learn more about Sheryl Crow and Laurie David's tour and what you can do to find solutions for global warming.
SustainUS
www.sustainus.org
SustainUS is a network of thousands of students throughout the country organizing around the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in their schools, on their campuses and in their communities. The group is committed to increasing youth participation in sustainable development issues, demanding government accountability to its citizens and adherence to international agreements, and reducing corporate influence in efforts to establish sustainable development practices.
