Environment, Health and Sustainability Activism
Links and Databases

(Most of the major environmental organizations are not linked here because they are still too wed to the motor-vehicle to be considered bicycle- and environment-friendly organizations.  Coincidentally, they don't have links to bike and non-motorized transport sites either.)

(For books and articles on many aspects of bicycling and sustainability, see the bicycle section of the bibliography.)

IBF Health and Environment Page
Biblioteca Ciudsdes Para Un Futuro Mas Sostenible Library of information on sustainability (Español).
Clean Air Net
Transport statistic overview and climate-change related info. Check papers from conferences and their appendix.
David Suzuki Foundation Climate Change Campaign Public education, and research and advocacy of solutions to this pressing issue.
E Magazine A nonprofit "clearinghouse" of information, news and resources on environmental issues and topics.
EcoIQ: Transportation Resources for smart choices aligning economics and ecology.
Ecología, Medio Ambiente y Naturaleza Links to environmental sites in the Spanish speaking world (Español).
EcoMarket International European platform on green products, services and information.
Electronic Development And Environmental Information Systems 
Envirolink Library Searchable library of environmental organizations, agencies and activities.
Environmental Sites On The Internet Another extensive environmental directory that virtually ignores non-motorized transportation.
Enviro One Jobs, news and directory.
EST Goes East Clearing House of best practices to promote Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) in Central and Eastern Europe
Ecology and Environmental Education in Russia Field ecology, biology, geography and environmental education of children and teachers in Russia, Field Forest Station in Moscow region, instructive manuals and videos, computer multimedia interactive and printed guides for plants and animals of Eurasia.
The Global Citizen    A Column by Donella Meadows director of the Sustainability Institute and an adjunct professor of environmental studies at Dartmouth College.
Good Bicycling (transport), Bad Bicycling (wild areas) Michael Vandeman distinguishes between beneficial and destructive uses of the bicycle, and writes on other environmental and transport issues.
Garden and Hearth A wide range of articles to help you live better.
Green Guide to Cars and Trucks If you need a vehicle consider its environmental impact.
GreenNet Networking for the Environment, Peace and Human Rights.
Help Save Our Planet Information about environmental issues, environmental news from around the world and tips for helping improve the environment. Also contains fundraiser activity for schools or organizations that promotes a cleaner environment.
Howtopedia Sharing low-tech know-how across borders and organisations.
Idealist Worldwide directory on non-profit organizations on the Internet, job openings and a variety of materials relating to non-profit organizations.

1. For resources for Fundraising, Grant writing and Nonprofit Management, Legal and Accounting issues, how to start an organization, work with your Board, and build and promote a nonprofit Website, go to http://www.idealist.org/tools.html

2. To visit some of the most informative and frequently updated Nonprofit News sites on the Web, go to http://www.idealist.org/news.html

Information for Action Descriptions of environmental problems and solutions to fix them.  A large database of information and resources.  Specific information for lobbying politicians.
International Forum for Rural Transport and Development (IFRTD) global network of 1800 individuals and representatives from government, academia, multilateral and bilateral donor agencies, consultancies and technical institutions, national and international NGOs and groups of community organizations in 83 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and North and South America.
iNS InterNetwork for Sustainability  a nonprofit Dutch based informal network of individuals and organizations who take their responsibilities towards society, environment and future seriously.
Intute Searchable database/directory for arts and humanities, health and life sciences, engineering and technology and social science research.
Macrocosm USA: a non-profit clearing house for progressives.
Pedal Power  PEDAL [Pedal Energy Development Alternatives] develops and promotes the use of pedal powered technology.
PointFusion Promoting sustainable transport -- tends towards high tech strategies.
Preservation Institute: Transportation and Development Politics Information on limiting automobiles, stopping sprawl and super stores, pedestrian advocacy and other strategies for creating a more livable community.
Recycling Supermarket - Recycling Supermarket provides news, information and guides on everything to do with recycling, waste management and the environment.
Strategic Policy Options for Development The database has eight sub-themes such as financial mechanisms for renewable energy development and environmentally-sustainable transport systems for urban areas. Each SPO highlights critical instruments required for its implementations, expected impacts, evaluation, its applicability and limitations. A total of approximately 150 SPOs are shown in the database.
SUV Sports Utility Vehicles - you have a choice.
The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Sustainable Development
Tip The Planet
Green wiki website that encourages discussion and the generation of tips that benefit you and the planet
Voluntary Gas Tax Collects donations, and passes them along to non-profits working to mitigate the effects of driving and groups working to find alternatives to petroleum powered passenger vehicles.
UN Habitat Global Urban Indicators
Utopia Waste Management Environmentally friendly waste management and recycling solutions for businesses throughout the UK

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