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• American Energy: The Renewable Path to Energy Security
  Special report that explains an energy future based on abundant and clean renewable resources is not only urgently needed, but achievable.
• Aquarium and Zoo Facilities Association
  The profession association for construction and maintenance staffs of zoos, parks, aquariums and similar organizations.
• Biking to Work Manual
  Useful guide published by the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation.
• Can I Buy Green Power in My State?
  State-by-state listing of all US alternative power providers.
• Carbon Offsets Demystified
  Carbon offsets can help you balance out a zero-emissions lifestyle.
• The Climate Project
  Sign up for an Al-Gore trained speaker on Global climate change.
• Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy and Efficiency
  DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
• Efficient Products
  Research and reporting on energy-efficient electronics (computers, monitors, televisions, etc).
• Energy-Efficient Bulb Guide
  Find the right energy-saving light bulb for any socket or function (excludes long fluorescent bulbs).
• Energy Efficient Lighting Guide
  Useful guide published by Chicago-based Clean Air Counts.
• Find Solar
  Locate a solar power professional in your area; estimate price, savings, and system size of your proposed array.
• Fueling our Future
  Co-op America ranks the current available automobile fuel technologies by environmental factors.
• Global Warming on the Road: The Climate Impact of America's Automobiles
  (PDF located in "How much do American cars contribute to heat-trapping emissions?")
  American society and culture relies heavily upon the automobile and this shows in our disproportionate emissions: Americans, at only 20% of the world's population, emit 45% of the world's automotive CO2.
• How to Talk to Climate Skeptic
  A complete listing of articles in "How to Talk to a Climate Skeptic," a series by Coby Beck containing responses to the most common skeptical arguments on global warming.
• IUCN's First Ever Assessment of its Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  The Assessment evaluates the greenhouse gas emissions arising from the operation of IUCN offices and business activities of IUCN employees for the calendar year 2002.
• Phantom Loads
  Some appliances draw power 24 hours a day, often without the knowledge of the consumer. What can you do about it?
• Mercury content in CFLs
  (PDF located bottom right under "Related Sources")
• CFLs and Mercury Fact Sheet
  (PDF located in "Fact Sheets")
• US EIA - Fuel and Energy Source Codes and Emission Coefficients
  Details pounds CO2 per unit volume or mass for all fuel and electricity types.
• US EPA - GHG Equivalencies Calculator
  Translate GHGs from units typically used in reports (e.g. metric tons of CO2e) into terms that are easier to conceptualize (e.g. equivalent number of cars not driven for one year).
• US EPA - Green Power: Tags vs. Delivered Product
  (PDF at bottom of page)
  Explains the difference between green power "green tags" and green power "delivered product." Green tags are useful because they utilize areas of the country that are best suited for each type of green power.