University of Oregon Links

Academic Climate Change Organizations

California Climate Change Center
Oregon State University Institute for Natural Resources
University of Washington Climate Impacts Group
Harvard Medical School Center for Health and the Global Environment

Climate Change Reports

Oregon
Washington
California
Other Regions
Non Region Specific Reports

Climate News & Science

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Real Climate: Climate Science
Climate Crisis Coalition: Climate Newsfeed
Climate Ark: Climate Change News Portal
Newsletter Reports

Resources for Individuals

General:

Climate Trust's Carbon Counter
Measure and offset your personal carbon emissions.

Seattle's Climate Action Plan
Comprehensive tips for reducing your greenhouse gas emissions.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Learn more about climate science.

Transportation:

Lane Transit District Commuter Solutions
Solutions for van and carpooling, telecommuting, biking and walking resources.

Lane Transit District
Lane Transit District’s website has bus schedule and fare information.

City of Eugene's bicycle page
Contains useful maps and links.

Home Energy:

Eugene Water and Electric Board
Switch to wind power and find ways to reduce your electric and water use.

Emerald People's Utility District
More ways to save energy at home as well as rebates for natural gas users.

Energy Trust
Rebates for home energy efficiency measures.

Reducing Waste:

BRING Recycling
Everything you need to know about local recycling.

City of Eugene Composting
Learn how to compost with help from the City of Eugene's workshops, tips and more!

Yard:

Eugene Tree Foundation
Volunteer to plant carbon absorbing trees in your neighborhood.

City of Eugene's Urban Forestry
Tree planting tips and volunteer information.

Yard Debris
Yard waste collection information.

Food:

Eugene Community Gardens
Information on reserving a plot for those lacking space at home.

Willamette Food and Farm Coalition
Check out the Lane County food guide.

The Eat Local Challenge
Great resources for eating local in Oregon on a year round basis.

Local Harvest
Find local farms and food sources.

Resources for Governments

ICLEI: Local Governments for Sustainability
ICLEI supports local governments in the implementation and design of effective and
cost-efficient sustainability initiatives at the local level.

Cool Mayors for Climate Protection
Cool Mayors recruits and unites mayors in the United States who have committed their
cities to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Resources for Renewable Energy:

Wind Powering America
US Department of Energy information on wind power.

American Wind Energy Association
National trade association for the wind energy industry.

American Solar Energy Society
Solar and other renewable energy advocacy, education, research and collaboration.

Database for State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiencies
State, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Carbon Offset Purchases:

A Consumer's Guide to Retail Carbon Offset Providers
This independent report helps individuals evaluate what makes a "good" carbon offset retail provider.

Climate Trust
Offsets go towards renewable energy, energy efficiency, sequestration, cogeneration,
material substitution, and transportation efficiency projects.

Native Energy
Offsets fund Native American, farmer-owned, community based renewable energy projects.

Alternative Fuels:

Alternative Fuels Data Center
US Department of Energy collection of information on alternative fuels and alternatively fueled vehicles.

Carbon Counter:

Carbon Counter
Learn how much carbon dioxide you emit by just going about your daily routine.

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