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Links to North Carolina Resources

(in alphabetical order)

Advanced Energy Advanced Energy is a North Carolina and national resource that focuses on industrial process technologies, motors and drives testing, and applied building science.
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) CFSA's mission is to promote local and organic agriculture in the Carolinas by inspiring, educating and organizing farmers and consumers.
Conversation Trust for North Carolina (CTNC) CTNC's mission is to protect our state’s land and water through statewide conservation and cooperative work with land trusts to preserve our natural resources as a legacy for future generations.
Environment North Carolina Environment North Carolina is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization. Our professional staff combines independent research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition of powerful special interests and win real results for North Carolina's environment. Environment North Carolina draws on 30 years of success in tackling our state's top environmental problems.
Environmental Sustainability at Duke Duke University seeks to attain and maintain a place of leadership in all that we do. This includes leadership in environmental stewardship and sustainability on our campus, in our medical institutions, and in the larger community of which Duke is a part.
Global Warming Is Personal The goal of Global Warming is Personal is to inspire you to put your family's face on the global warming crisis and do your part to protect the ones you love dearly.
Green Gifting Campaign Help create a change in gift giving by promoting gifts that have a lighter impact on the earth's resources. Free downloadable gift tags, bookmarks, gift certificate blanks, etc.
Greener Habits for Raleigh Greener Habits for Raleigh seeks to actively inspire and educate Raleigh and surrounding communities on the importance of sustainable living by collaborating with other groups, fostering community gardening, and making proactive art from recycled, reclaimed and reworked material.
Larry's Beans Sustainability School Their motto: IT’S A DARN GOOD WORLD. LET’S KEEP IT THAT WAY.
NC Climate Change Advisory Group North Carolina, the Climate Action Plan Advisory Group (CAPAG) was established with the aim of developing proposals for dealing with global climate change in North Carolina.
Alternative Energy NC Green Power NC GreenPower Buying Solar Power! You can now sell your solar and other renewable generation to the North Carolina Green Power program. They are eager to buy solar at 18 cents per kilowatt-hour
NC Interfaith Power & Light Hope Workshops on Global Warming offer practical, hope-filled solutions ... who was working under the auspices of the North Carolina Council of Churches. ...
NC Solar Center Created in 1988, the North Carolina Solar Center serves as a clearinghouse for solar and other renewable energy programs, information, research, technical assistance, and training for the citizens of North Carolina and beyond.
NC Sustainable Energy Association NCSEA works to ensure a sustainable future by promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency in North Carolina through education, public policy and economic development.
NC WARN North Carolina Waste Awareness and Reduction Network
Recycling Raleigh, NC city recycling program Curbside pick-up information AND drop off locations.
Alternative Energy Piedmont Biofuels Piedmont Biofuels is a worker and member owned cooperative. Their mission is to lead the grassroots sustainability movement in North Carolina by using and encouraging the use of clean, renewable biofuels. They offer courses and have a pretty cool Energy Blog..
Local Sustainability South Eastern Efforts Developing Sustainable Spaces (Seeds NC) SEEDS is a non-profit community garden whose goal is to teach people to care for the earth. themselves, and each other through a variety of garden-based programs.
Local Sustainability Slow Food Triangle The Slow Food Movement is on a global mission to protect and revive quality, artisan food and regional distinctiveness. For those in the Triangle region of North Carolina, Slow Food Triangle have put together some great resources for finding local food, as well as a full calendar of events celebrating our region's wonderful producers.
Raleigh Eco News Reporting environmental news and views from North Carolina's capital city.
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) SACE is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that promotes responsible energy choices that solve global warming problems and ensure clean, safe and healthy communities throughout the Southeast.
Sierra Club - North Carolina Branch Comprehensive page of local, state and national links regarding environmental issues, groups, and causes.
Alternative Energy Southern Energy Management Company Southern Energy Management provides high performance energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions to a wide variety of residential, commercial and industrial clients.
TECHNOLOGYRECYCLER.NET A Raleigh-based, environmentally-friendly electronics recycling business which accepts working and nonworking technology items and offers pick-up and drop-off collection.
Triangle Clean Cities Coalition The Coalition is made up of local and state government agencies, private companies, non-profit organizations, and interested individuals who are dedicated to increasing the use of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), hybrids, and idle reduction technology.
The Triangle Environmental Meetup The Triangle Environmental Network is all about meeting people who want to explore, protect, and enjoy the natural environment in the Triangle area. We'll be doing educational events, social events, dayhikes and other outings, and joining other area environmental organizations in their efforts to further conservation and protection of our natural resources.
WakeUp Wake County WakeUP is a group of citizens concerned about the future of Wake County. We are voters, business people, educators, homemakers, grandparents, volunteers, and more who want to ensure that Wake County is healthy and competitive in the long run. We love living in our area for its quality of life, and we want to ensure a bright future for ourselves and those who come after us.

Favorite Climate Change Websites

Companies "going green"? These are various articles about high-profile companies "greening up."
How to Talk to a Climate Skeptic Grist is an environmental online magazine -- This is one of the finest collections of detailed explanations regarding Global Warming that I have found. Excellent reference material.
Ideal Bite These are handy, but not heavy-handed, tips for living green! If you sign up, you will receive regtablear emails about "green" products and tips for a healthier planet and you.
Local Harvest The best organic food is what's grown closest to you. Use this website to find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies.