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	Avaaz.org is a new global web movement with a simple democratic mission: to close the gap between the world we have, and the world most people everywhere want.
	The Climate Crisis Coalition was founded in 2004 to create awareness and a sense of urgency about the climate crisis and to broaden the constituency of the climate action movement. Now, with that urgency evermore apparent, two goals have become paramount: 1) reduce atmospheric CO2 to 350 ppm; 2) enact legislation that will best drive the transition to renewable energy. An escalating and equitable carbon fee (where the revenue is recycled back to the people) must be the central component of U.S. and international initiatives.
	Based in Austin, Texas, EarthSky began producing its award-winning science content in 1991. Today, EarthSky science interviews and other audio and video content are seen, heard, or read millions of times every day on multiple platforms via both broadcast and Internet outlets.
EnviroBlog	Environmental Connections to Public Health: Smart discussion of the latest science and news on toxins in your food, water, and air, and what government agencies should be doing to protect public health.
	GreenBiz.com™, Business Voice of the Green Economy, is the leading source for news, opinion, best practices, and other resources on the greening of mainstream business. Launched in 2000, its mission is to provide clear, concise, accurate, and balanced information, resources, and learning opportunities to help companies of all sizes and sectors integrate environmental responsibility into their operations in a manner that supports profitable business practices. Back to Top
	*Laugh now -- or the planet gets it.* You know how some people make lemonade out of lemons? At Grist, we're making lemonade out of looming climate apocalypse. It's more fun than it sounds, trust us! Grist has been dishing out environmental news and commentary with a wry twist since 1999 -- which, to be frank, was way before most people cared about such things. Now that green is in every headline and on every store shelf (bamboo hair gel, anyone?), Grist is the one site you can count on to help you make sense of it all.
	Living on Earth with Steve Curwood is the weekly environmental news and information program distributed by Public Radio International. Every week approximately 300 Public Radio stations broadcast Living on Earth's news, features, interviews and commentary on a broad range of ecological issues. The show airs in 9 of the 10 top radio markets and reaches 80% of the US.
Mother Earth News	Subscription Based mag: Renewables, Sustainables, Green Transport, Organic Gardening, and much much more. Covering all that is important to the children of Mother Earth.
	Photovoltaics World covers photovoltaics manufacturing and solar power generation, focusing on solar cell design and manufacture, including cells made of multi-, mono- and nano-crystalline silicon, amorphous thin-film silicon, cadmium telluride, copper indium diselenide (CIS), copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) and GaAs. Available in print and online (Electro IQ)versions profitable business practices. Back to Top
Renewable Energy Access	Blogs, Chats, Newsletter, Podcasts focusing on the renewable energy world
	You can find simple lessons on a wide variety of renewable energy sources, do it yourself energy projects, the latest up to date news regarding various alternative fuel technologies, ways to save money on energy, learn about environmental issues related to energy, and energies of the future here.
	The Renewable Energy Law Blog is brought to you by the law firm of Shems Dunkiel Raubvogel & Saunders PLLC. The firm provides legal counsel to individuals, businesses, municipalities, and non-profits seeking to finance, permit, and develop renewable energy projects.
	On Line Magazine (free subscription), covers renewable energy on a global basis. Also available as a print magazine
	Repower America Blog: They've got some good ideas about the future and the environment, and are looking for input from you.
	Sierra Club Florida News 1. Visit the Sierra Club Florida News blog. 2. Click on the "Subscribe to Posts" button in the upper right corner. Follow the instructions and you will have each new post sent to your blog reader as soon as it is published. 3. You can also choose to receive a daily email message with all "Sierra Club Florida News" posts published in the past 24 hours. Just enter your email in the box in the upper right corner that says "Subscribe via email."s profitable business practices. Back to Top
	Read the latest energy news published by MIT. Updated daily. Other science topics also covered.
Union of Concerned Scientists	All Things Nuclear Bllog. Featuring new information regarding the Japanese nuclear incident, and preparedness.