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Websites to Explore
City of Greensboro: Information about the ways the City of Greensboro is working to protect the environment, including recycling, water conservation, air quality, public transportation, pollution prevention and more.
Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition: An increasing number of fleets and individuals in NC purchase and rely on alternative fuels. This site provides an interactive online map with GIS capabilities and layers combined with web-based accessibility to show locations and information about current alternative fuel retail stations.
Energy Star: provides tips on how to outfit buildings with Energy Star endorsed products, as well as tips on using applicances in an energy-efficient manner (low energy computer screensavers, the best light bulbs to use under various conditions, etc.)
Healthy Homes Greensboro: With a planning grant from the Weaver Foundation, public and community partners have set the goal of reducing unsafe housing by at least 50% by December 2008 and created action teams to implement each step. We are getting closer to this goal, thanks to incredible collaboration.
ICLEI (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives): Program and services offered by ICLEI, as well as environmental news from around the globe.
Seattle.gov: Information about the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
Sierra Club's Cool Cities: A listing of the country's cool cities, plus downloadable guides and featured cool cities.
US Green Building Council: New about green building, how to get started with a green building program, information about LEED, and more.
Want to learn more about global warming? Check out the resources available at the Greensboro Public Library.
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