Sustainability Resources for Edmonds College: Websites

Interactive website from the EPA where you can find information and data (air, water, land, health) on a specific geographic area.

This group examines environmental racism and works to diversify the environmental movement.

The advocacy and education website of the non-profit environmental law center, Earth Justice

Information on environmental health from the Center for Disease Control (CDC)

The environmental organization's website

This environmental arm of the Pew Charitable Trust is devoted to preserving nature.

From the World Wildlife Fund

The Earth Charter is a global network of partners devoted to creating an ethical, just and environmentally sustainable world.

An environmental action and policy organization

The United Nations sustainability initiative

Report from the National Drought Policy Commission, as well as links to other water-related resources

Environmental research and data from a global perspective.

A non-profit that deals with food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children's health, corporate accountability, fair trade, environmental sustainability, and more.

Learn about the slow food movement, a movement devoted to living and dining locally and sustainably.

Information on local farmers markets

Information on the human and environmental impact of genetically engineered food

From the Food and Agriculture branch of the United Nations

A useful resource for green building design and construction

Info on native plants, drought tolerant gardens, and more

The place to learn about green building certification

The portal to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website has lots of information on pollutants, climate change, water, agriculture, waste and more.

Keyword search for government reports, studies and articles

The US Dept of Human Rights official stand and education on topics of international human rights

The portal to the United Nations

Links to Seattle City Offices of Sustainability and the Environment

National Park Service page on removal of the Elwha River dam

Links to local government reports on equity and disparity in King County

Portal to links on the environment in King County Government

Sustainable farming and agriculture in Snohomish County

Environmental sustainability initiatives and resources in Snohomish County

Fights discrimination in employment and housing in King County

Organization of the United Nations and international governmental agencies

Information center sponsored by Earth Institute and Columbia University

Research from the Pacific Institute

Founded in 1974, WorldWatch is devoted to creating an environmentally sustainable world by educating and innovating on issues of climate change, resource degradation, population growth, and poverty.

The CHEJ has worked on community environmental health and justice issues for thirty years.

Medicine devoted to the most basic of needs: survival

The information-rich website of an organization devoted to sustainability of all types in Africa, including health, aid, agriculture, education and the environment.

Website from the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health

An index of topics addressed by the World Health Organization, including diseases, poverty, globalization, youth, aging, and much more

Information on environmental health from the Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Advocacy and educational organization devoted to reporting on and challenging human rights abuses around the world

The CRPE helps low-income and communities of color across the US fight environmental hazards.

A non-profit international human rights advocacy group

Advocacy for the human rights of women and girls

Information and links to resources on human rights issues around the world.

Youth for Human Rights is devoted to teaching youth about human rights issues around the world

GE leads international trips that focus on the social, political and environmental issues of the host community.

TIES promotes conservation, protection of bio-cultural diversity, and sustainable community development with tourism.

The WTTC promotes a tourism industry that supports local communities and cultures.

Another ecotourism company that supports sustainable local communities