We Are Not Alone in Our Commitment to
Stop Global Warming...
Other Groups and Organizations Dedicated to Combating Global Warming:
350.org
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This organization takes its name from what climate scientists inform us is the safe concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. Its approach to combating climate change is a bottom-up and locally directed one, i.e. concentrating on issues native to a specific area, e.g. India's dependence on coal or the Keystone XL pipeline.
Allen County Partnership for Water Quality
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This web site serves as a source of information on the water quality and means by which to improve it in the Allen County area. The Maumee River, according to the site, is the largest tributary and drains the most water into the great lakes.
Greenpeace
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Founded in 1971, Greenpeace's initial advocacy focused on halting nuclear testing. Since then, they have expanded into other environmental issues with global warming being the most recent. This particular organization is known for its willingness to confront, and act on, what they are advocating for.
Idle No More
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In 2012, a group of Canadians formed this group as a direct response to the then Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, and his legislative initiative to roll back various environmental protection laws.
Indigenous Environmental Network
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Riverfront Fort Wayne
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This group is interested in the three rivers located in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. One of their prime concerns is keeping the rivers clean and they offer several tips on how this can be done.
Sierra Club
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The Sierra Club was founded in 1892 by the naturalist and explorer John Muir. The focus of the club, at its inception, was the exploration and study of the Sierra mountains. The club's focus has gradually expanded toward appreciation and preservation of the outdoors.
Union of Concerned Scientists
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This group got its start during the Vietnam War at a teach-in at MIT. Its initial focus was on the militarization of science by the United States government, but over the decades, it has shifted toward climate change. Unlike the other groups listed here, this particular organization is focused active scientific research.
Yale Project on Climate Change Communication
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Businesses That Have Gone Green:
Madison Green Box
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This company rents out plastic boxes for moving. The company then picks them up for reuse. The company's philosophy is simple: reusing the same boxes will cut back on the carbon footprint as it reduces the need for creation/disposal of cardboard boxes. Of course, there are also time-saving benefits through using this service as well. Madison Green Box serves the Dane County area.
Green Masters Participants | WI Sustainable Business Council
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Here is a website devoted to singling out those businesses in the Madison, Wisconsin area that have demonstrated (and continue to demonstrate) their commitment to going green.
Sustainable Business Network - Sustain Dane
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Arguments supporting global warming:
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How to Talk to a Climate Skeptic: Responses to the most common skeptical arguments on global warming
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Anti-global heating claims - a reasonably thorough debunking | Progressive Culture
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Climate change: A guide for the perplexed
http://www.new scientist.com/article/dn11462
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Business Reduction Tips
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How to Calculate and Reduce Your Business's Carbon Footprint
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How to Determine Which Eco-Friendly Changes Your Business Should Make
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How to Go Green With Carbon-Neutral Shipping
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What Can We Do to Help?
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