Website of educational programs in sustainable, ecological, and regenerative design. " The mission of the Ecosa Institute is to restore health to the natural environment, and thus the human environment, through education in desig  ... more

Website of educational programs in sustainable, ecological, and regenerative design. " The mission of the Ecosa Institute is to restore health to the natural environment, and thus the human environment, through education in design. Our vision is based on synthesizing the ethical and ecological values critical to the health of the environment, with the vitality and dynamism of the design arts. The Ecosa Institute was founded in the belief that design based on nature is critical to the search for a new design philosophy. It is certainly critical to the future survival of our species, and is indispensable to creating a sustainable future. The design of human environments has always had a pervasive impact on human societies and the natural systems in which we are participants. We take the view that design is a transformative profession; that the environments we create change the way our society perceives the world. There are many historical precedents for this position, including many documented examples both positive and negative. While this is a radical view, we believe that a powerful new design philosophy is essential as we face the challenges of the new millennium. By using a naturocentric ethic as the model for an integrated, complex, interactive approach to design, we are adding a unique perspective to the environmental debate."   less

Rocky Mountain Institute is an entrepreneurial, nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative use of resources to create a more secure, prosperous, and life-sustaining world. RMI was established in 1982 by res  ... more

Rocky Mountain Institute is an entrepreneurial, nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative use of resources to create a more secure, prosperous, and life-sustaining world. RMI was established in 1982 by resource analysts L. Hunter Lovins and Amory B. Lovins.   less

News article about Nokia's new "pop apart" cell phone for easy disassembly. "Nokia has prototyped a cell phone that pops itself apart in two seconds, as opposed to the two minutes normally required for manual disassembly. Their d  ... more

News article about Nokia's new "pop apart" cell phone for easy disassembly. "Nokia has prototyped a cell phone that pops itself apart in two seconds, as opposed to the two minutes normally required for manual disassembly. Their diagram shows how they use shape memory alloy springs to push apart the snap-together plastic case and pop the circuit board off, use shape memory polymer screws which lose their threading, and use shape memory polymer screw bosses which expand to release the now unthreaded screws."   less

South Florida Restoration Science Forum (SFRSF) site discusses how scientific studies enable land managers to ensure the preservation and sustainability of wetlands and wildlife, such as restoration of tree islands; researching th  ... more

South Florida Restoration Science Forum (SFRSF) site discusses how scientific studies enable land managers to ensure the preservation and sustainability of wetlands and wildlife, such as restoration of tree islands; researching the links between water, aquatic animals, and birds to evaluate restoration needs; alligators and crocodiles as indicators of ecologic health and condition; and using computer models to aid the Florida panther. There are links provided for additional resources. Questions at time of cataloging include: * What is happening to the grass in "The River of Grass?" * Why are tree islands important and how do we restore them? * How will research on fishes and wading birds help to guide and evaluate system restoration? * How is restoration improved by research on alligators and crocodiles? * How can we use computer models to aid the Florida Panther? From their website: "The South Florida Restoration Science Forum website highlights the powerful connection between science and management decisions in restoration efforts. You can see first-hand how the public's investment in science is paying off in support of better management decisions and restoration of imperiled south Florida Ecosystems - including the internationally recognized, globally significant Everglades. The Forum affords a unique opportunity for everyone to see highlights of the most significant restoration science and management efforts underway. Hundreds of scientists from numerous organizations have prepared over five hundred posters and exhibits to show you the strength of the science that is done to have science-based decisions in managing the restoration effort. The forum is being held by the Working Group of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force whoses member organizations are responsible for the multi billion dollar restoration projects in south Florida."   less

PIX, the Photographic Information eXchange, is a collection of photographs related to renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and to the work of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). NREL is a national labor  ... more

PIX, the Photographic Information eXchange, is a collection of photographs related to renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and to the work of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). NREL is a national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy.   less

GreenBiz is an information resource on how to align environmental responsibility with business success. We provide valuable news and resources to large and small businesses through a combination of Web sites, workshops, daily news  ... more

GreenBiz is an information resource on how to align environmental responsibility with business success. We provide valuable news and resources to large and small businesses through a combination of Web sites, workshops, daily news feeds, electronic newsletters, and briefing papers. Our resources are free to all users. Their 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. Their goals are to: (1) Serve as an information clearinghouse on sustainable business practices, with resources from a wide variety of entities including companies, nongovernmental organizations, trade associations, government agencies, and academic institutions. (2) Help companies and other organizations turn information into knowledge and action by providing hands-on tools, expert advice, and case studies. (3) Provide a directory of organizations that offer technical assistance to companies on environmental issues. (4) Facilitate increased communication, information sharing, and learning among environmental professionals and other interested parties. (5) Facilitate increased understanding of sustainable business practices beyond the private sector to government entities, nongovernmental organizations, news media, investors, students and academics, and the public at large. GreenBiz is a program of The National Environmental Education & Training Foundation.   less

"An exciting, worldwide, hands-on education and science program." Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) is a hands-on international environmental science and education program, primarily at K-12.  ... more

"An exciting, worldwide, hands-on education and science program." Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) is a hands-on international environmental science and education program, primarily at K-12. "For Students, GLOBE provides the opportunity to learn by: * Taking scientifically valid measurements in the fields of atmosphere, hydrology, soils, and land cover/phenology - depending upon their local curricula * Reporting their data through the Internet * Publishing their research projects based on GLOBE data and protocols * Creating maps and graphs on the free interactive Web site to analyze data sets * Collaborating with scientists and other GLOBE students around the world For Teachers, GLOBE provides assistance through: * Training at professional development workshops * Teacher's Guide, "how-to" videos, and other materials * Continuing support from a Help Desk, scientists, and partners * Contact with other teachers, students, and scientists worldwide." Available in the following languages: Spanish, French, Arabic, English, German, Russian and Dutch.   less

"EcoFootage.com offers more than 5,000 royalty-free video stock footage clips related to sustainability and the environment. Clips are offered in small groups, and are provided on Panasonic MiniDV Professional Quality Masters. Pri  ... more

"EcoFootage.com offers more than 5,000 royalty-free video stock footage clips related to sustainability and the environment. Clips are offered in small groups, and are provided on Panasonic MiniDV Professional Quality Masters. Prices depend on a clip group's length, diversity, and acquisition difficulty. While purchases are non-refundable, all groups are available in preview versions. SunsetThe clip groups we offer may be browsed in two ways. Below we have listed major topics with links to the most popular groups. We also have a comprehensive Clip Index that describes all of our clip groups. For each group, information shown includes number of clips, total running time, description, price, and still images. EcoFootage also includes an extensive portal of resources for video producers, an online store of documentary videos and video books, and a collection of green playable videos online."   less

Games and puzzles designed to encourage understanding and awareness about our Atmospheric Environment. The games make learning fun. Games and puzzles are connected to information sheets/ lesson plans. Titles include: * Greenh  ... more

Games and puzzles designed to encourage understanding and awareness about our Atmospheric Environment. The games make learning fun. Games and puzzles are connected to information sheets/ lesson plans. Titles include: * Greenhouse Breakout * Bottle Recycler * Pollution Reflex * Crossword * Hangman * Switch off the Lights * Pairs * Picture Puzzle * Pollution Picture Quiz * How Much Can You Remember * Clean Air Caper * Recycling Snake * Bus-to-School * Word Scramble * Naughts and Crosses * Word Search   less

DLESE is a digital library of earth science resources in education, as well as a community for educators with news, employment information, information for developers and technical expertise. "The Digital Library for Earth System  ... more

DLESE is a digital library of earth science resources in education, as well as a community for educators with news, employment information, information for developers and technical expertise. "The Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE) is a distributed community effort involving educators, students, and scientists working together to improve the quality, quantity, and efficiency of teaching and learning about the Earth system at all levels. DLESE supports Earth system science education by providing: * Access to high-quality collections of educational resources * Access to Earth data sets and imagery, including the tools and interfaces that enable their effective use in educational settings * Support services to help educators and learners effectively create, use, and share educational resources * Communication networks to facilitate interactions and collaborations across all dimensions of Earth system education DLESE resources include electronic materials for both teachers and learners, such as lesson plans, maps, images, data sets, visualizations, assessment activities, curriculum, online courses, and much more. Funding for DLESE comes in part from the National Science Foundation."   less