Curated Links
Links to some of our favorite sources for information and action
Solar and other renewable energy:
Everything you want to know about consumer solar: Let’s Go Solar.
Terrific graphics show the mix of energy sources that will lead to 100% renewables, state-by-state at The Solutions Project.
Science, Advocacy, Policy:
o Union of Concerned Scientists
o Global warming solutions 101
o Cooler Smarter web challenge (small changes to make in your life) - http://coolersmarter.org/
Reliable, fact-based, climate information from NASA:
Reliable, fact-based, climate information from NOAA:
Climate news, data and teaching materials
The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) host and provide access to one of the most significant archives on earth, with comprehensive oceanic, atmospheric, and geophysical data.
2019 State of the Climate highlights with graphics (brief overview)
Climate data from Climate Central:
Excellent Climate Change Data from scientists and journalists
Carbon levels and temperature rise used for sea level rise predictions: Rising Waters website (bottom)
UN Sustainable Development Goals & IPCC Report:
SDGs: The United Nations has set 17 goals as a framework for Sustainable and equitable development
Drawdown, book & website edited by Paul Hawken, proposes 100 solutions as a roadmap to act on climate
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. The latest reports are here.
Which States Use the Most Water?
45 Ways to Conserve Water in the Home and Yard
Ideas For Kids To Help With Conserving Water At Home
10 ways to save water in commercial buildings
Financial Incentives for Green Home Improvements
Green Construction Standards:
Standards for maximum energy efficiency, net-zero: Passive House Institute US
LEED building standards by US Green Building Council
Deeper Dives: Webinars and videos
Sustainability and Security Forum: Excellent Free webinars from thought-leaders on all topics of sustainability
Earth Protect: A large variety of videos on climate topics is here
COVID-19 and Climate (Extreme Heat)
COVID-19 Heat Danger in Arizona
COVID-19 Summer Heat Wave Danger
Heat Impacts:
Heat/Humidity Exceeding Limits of Survivability
Climate Action (see more here)
Resiliency: U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
Bicycle Advocacy: Green Streets Initiative
Energy Audits and Rebates: Massachusetts-based programs. Free energy audits and efficient light bulbs, for home or business: MassSave & RenewBOSTON