Environmental Organizations

Those able to take luxury vacations during the holiday season are fortunate. Donating to these nonprofits ensure that the next generation can enjoy similar exotic trips.

Nov 25, 2009 - Jennifer W. Miner

The Cougar Fund informs people about recreating and living in cougar country, cougar behavior, hunting cougars, and cougar conservation issues, both past and present.

Oct 1, 2009 - Jacqueline Lerche

By meeting a few simple guidelines you can certifiy your backyard as a wildlife natural habitat with the National Wildlife Federation and support the environment.

Sep 29, 2009 - Linda Ashar

Shopping by the green factor of the companies who manufacturer goods or provide services can positively impact the environment.

Sep 24, 2009 - Eilene Toppin Ording

Team Earth is an unprecedented public-private partnership committed to sustainability while, at the same time, maintaining global economic growth.

Sep 21, 2009 - Ret Talbot

There is no single event for which it can be said: "Aha! That's when the environmental movement began." However, many writers helped raise ecological awareness.

Aug 27, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

Using renewable energy sources including tidal power, the Isle of Wight is creating a world model for environmental sustainability with the first Eco Island in the world.

Jun 19, 2009 - Elaine Walker

ClimateCounts.org provides climate-conscious consumers with information on a company's steps towards addressing global warming before they do business with the

Jun 14, 2009 - Susan Harper

Humane Education stresses the relationship between compassion for animals, people and the planet. It shows that empathy grows.

May 5, 2009 - Claudia M. Lenart

The word "greenwashing" first appeared in Mother Jones Magazine in 1991 to describe the use of marketing techniques to cover environmentally bad practices.

Apr 18, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

Communities In Bloom, a Canadian national organization, challenges residents, officials and volunteers across the country to spruce up their neighbourhoods.

Mar 13, 2009 - Charlene Tebbutt

A clean and orderly community contributes to health and well-being by providing a safe environment and clean water. Join a cleanup project today!

Feb 26, 2009 - Karen Lawrence

The golf course sanctuary program helps the golf industry protect the environment by encouraging the creation and management of environmentally responsible golf courses.

Dec 31, 2008 - Susan Harper

Salons across the country are sweeping the hair up off the floor to help Matter of Trust, Inc. make the oil spill cleanup process environmentally sustainable.

Dec 20, 2008 - Susan Harper

The non-profit "Climate Healers" partners with remote villagers and other non-governmental organizations to promote reforestation and combat Global Climate Change (GCC).

Nov 13, 2008 - Samantha Harvey

Europe's first Green Party was formed in the UK in 1973 under the name 'People'. In 1975, it became the Ecology Party before becoming the Green Party in 1985.

Nov 4, 2008 - Alistair McCulloch

The Greenpeace history of issues and activism falls under eight categories. The international organization has tackled controversial issues with controversial tactics.

Oct 18, 2008 - Bernard P. Nelson

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), like the Kyoto Protocol, has become synonymous with the battle against global warming.

Sep 8, 2008 - Laurence O'Sullivan

The Kyoto Protocol, with its binding CO2 emission levels and greenhouse gas reduction mechanisms, is central to the climate change debate.

Sep 8, 2008 - Laurence O'Sullivan

Trained by Al Gore, The Climate Project claims 1000 volunteers are available to help us learn how to switch to solar energy, wind energy, & other clean renewables.

Sep 2, 2008 - Bernard P. Nelson

The Trailside Museum of Natural History in River Forest, Illinois is a nature education center within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.

Aug 4, 2008 - Arlene Marturano

Conservation easements have yielded tax benefits while preserving the unique Williamsburg community character.

Jul 20, 2008 - Sara E. Lewis

Officials flooded the Grand Canyon in an effort to save native species of fish, including the humpback chub.

Mar 6, 2008 - Rachel Swick

Auto clubs provide insurance, travel assistance, and hotel discounts. AAA uses funds to lobby against higher fuel standards, while the Better World Club is eco-friendly.

Jan 4, 2008 - Jennifer W. Miner

Organizations and companies are creating green jobs, which improves the environment, people's health and the economy.

Nov 18, 2007 - Sandra Williams