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Voluntary Carbon Offset Information Portal
Categories: Climate Change, Green Lifestyle, Web Resources - Thursday Apr 24, 2008 09:23Via Librarians’ Internet Index.
Information about buying carbon offsets to neutralize carbon dioxide emissions created by individual air travel. Features a consumer handout on “flying green,” report on voluntary offsets for air travel carbon emissions, a paper with an overview of international climate change policies and the current carbon market, description of offset project types, list of carbon offset companies, a glossary, and more. A joint project of Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and Tufts Climate Initiative (TCI).
URL: http://www.tufts.edu/tie/tci/carbonoffsets/
Giving Small Water Systems a Free Check Up
Categories: Water, Web Resources - Tuesday Apr 22, 2008 02:43EPA is rolling out an important management tool for small drinking water and wastewater systems. Today at the National Rural Water Association Rally, Administrator Stephen L. Johnson announced the availability of Check Up Program for Small Systems (CUPSS). This user-friendly computer-based program assists owners and operators in developing and using plans for maintaining their systems and providing service to their customers.
“Through effective and efficient management, small utilities are supporting the lifeblood of their communities — their water,” said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. “CUPSS will assist our partners by giving them a tool to better preserve and enhance America?s precious water resources.”
Administrator Johnson emphasized that CUPSS, with the support of our partners, will make a difference and help bridge the growing financial gap faced by small drinking water and wastewater systems as they repair, and replace infrastructure.
The program uses information provided on the system’s assets, operation and maintenance activities and financial status to produce a prioritized asset inventory, financial reports and a customized asset management plan. Asset management programs support informed budget discussions, boost efficiency of the utility, and improve customer service by ensuring clean and safe water at competitive prices.
CUPSS was developed by the Office of Water as part of the agency?s Sustainable Infrastructure Initiative. The effort received input from a large stakeholder workgroup, including representatives from several states, the National Rural Water Association, the Rural Community Assistance Partnership, and Environmental Finance Centers.
The CUPSS program and all supporting materials are available for immediate download. Kits including the material will also be available in May. For more information on CUPSS, including program downloads and ordering information, visit http://www.epa.gov/cupss. EPA’s newly updated web site for small public water systems is available at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/smallsystems.
Go Green: Edutopia?s Green Teacher?s Resources
Categories: Schools, Web Resources - Monday Apr 21, 2008 11:13Via Librarians’ Internet Index.
Compilation of reviews of classroom resources on environmental topics such as energy conservation, waste and recycling, habitat and ecosystems, water, and wildlife. Search the database by topic, type of resource (such as online tools, green design projects, and service learning projects), location, grade level, and other factors. Teachers can submit new resources and rate existing resources. From Edutopia, a project of the George Lucas Educational Foundation.
URL: http://www.edutopia.org/go-green
Fight Global Warming
Categories: Climate Change, Web Resources - Monday Apr 21, 2008 11:09Via Librarians’ Internet Index.
Website for an Environmental Defense Fund campaign designed as a “wake-up call” about global warming, “the most serious environmental challenge of our time.” Includes discussions of the dangers of global warming (such as health concerns, extreme weather, and economic impacts) and the science of global warming (such as pollution and improving energy consumption), an energy calculator, and tips for what you can do at home and on the road.
URL: http://fightglobalwarming.com/