Category : Type of information
Subcategory : Guides to sources
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76. Subway Navigator :
Transports - Subway
 Subway Navigator gives you a direct access to the world's subways: - Subway maps, - General information concerning the Official Transport Authority (official website, e-mail, timetable and fares if available), - A route finder that helps you to find your itinerary from one station to another, - Links to interesting places nearby the subway station you have selected
http://www.subwaynavigator.com/subway_site/eng/accueil/fset_subway.htm
 
 
77. Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI) :
Development - Sustainability - Sustainable Development
 A dynamic and flexible organization with a global vision and a local focus, TERI (Tata Energy Research Institute) was established in 1974. While in the initial period the focus was mainly on documentation and information dissemination activities, research activities in the fields of energy, environment, and sustainable development were initiated towards the end of 1982. The genesis of these activities lay in Teri’s firm belief that efficient utilization of energy, sustainable use of natural resources, large-scale adoption of renewable energy technologies, and reduction of all forms of waste would move the process of development towards the goal of sustainability.
http://www.teriin.org/
 
 
78. REMPEC (Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Center) :
Pollution - Wastes - Marine pollution
 In order to enforce Co-operation in Combating Pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by Oil and other harmful Substances in cases of Emergency, a Regional Centre, now called REMPEC(Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Center), was created in 1976 and based in Malta.
http://www.rempec.org/
 
 
79. Toxic Alert :
Pollution - Wastes - Toxic wastes
 Toxic Alert is a public service of CQS, a consulting organization in Acton, MA. Our mission is to make complex technical information about health and toxics in our environment so that it is accessible and understandable by most people, and to provide alternatives and health information so that people can protect themselves, their families, and their communities.
http://www.cqs.com/etoxic.htm
 
 
80. Health Alert :
Quality of Life - Health
 Health Alert is a public service of CQS, a consulting organization in Acton, MA. Our mission is to make complex technical information about health and the environment so that it is accessible and understandable by most people, and to provide alternatives and health information so that people can keep themselves, their families, and their communities healthy.
http://www.cqs.com/health.htm
 
 
81. University of Minnesota / Environmental Health & Safety (Improving the quality of our work and study environment) :
Pollution - Wastes - Hospital wastes
 This is the web page of the Environmental Health & Safety Department of the University of Minnesota. The “Program Areas” section provides a lot of information about biohazard wastes, hazardous wastes, radiation, indoor air quality, working environment, food and other topics.
http://www.dehs.umn.edu/
 
 
82. Global Change and Terrestrial Ecosystem (GCTE) :
Biosphere - Climate Change
 Global Change and Terrestrial Ecosystem (GCTE) is a Core Project of the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP).GCTE has two objectives: To predict the effects of changes in climate, atmospheric composition, and land use on terrestrial ecosystems, including (i) agriculture, forestry, soils; and (ii) biodiversity. To determine how these effects lead to feedbacks to the atmosphere and the physical climate system.
http://gcte.org/
 
 
83. Clean Technologies in U.S. Industries :
Technology - Clean Technologies
 These reports give a brief overview of the state of U.S. industries textiles, pulp and paper, metal fabrication, food processing with an emphasis on their efforts to incorporate pollution prevention and clean technologies into their manufacturing operations
http://www.usaep.org/reports/
 
 
84. HealthyEating.net :
Quality of Life - Healthy diet
 HealthyEating.net – is claimed to be one of the largest collections of healthy eating, fitness and food links online. It was designed as a showcase for the great resources and tools available on the Net, and to encourage visitors to seek assistance from Dietitians, Public Health Units, Fitness Experts and other health professionals.
http://www.healthyeating.net/he_1.htm
 
 
85. 'HEALTHY CLEAN BUILDINGS’ :
Quality of Life - Natural cleaning agents of every day use
 'HEALTHY CLEAN BUILDINGS’ is dedicated to the replacing of existing, conventional "TOXIC" and "HAZARDOUS" cleaning chemicals in offices, schools, homes, and public buildings; and to advise parents accordingly about our widely recognized and accredited 'KID-PROOF' "HEALTHY & SAFE" Daily Cleaning Program. This revolutionary cleaning system serves as an effective 'environmentally preferable' alternative to existing "DANGEROUS" cleaning chemicals. Additionally, this program addresses controversial indoor environmental issues such as "Sick Building Syndrome"; "I.A.Q." (Indoor Air Quality); "Multiple Chemical Sensitivities" (MCS); allergic triggers; Respiratory Ailments, such as Asthma; Dust Mite issues; Mold & Mildew conditions; and other similar indoor environmental concerns.
http://www.cleaningpro.com/
 
 
86. Aim For Herbs :
Quality of Life - Herbs
 Aim For Herbs is an independent distributor for AIM International. The Articles and information shown on Aim For Herbs website are for educational purposes only and they are not to be regarded or relied upon as medical advice.
http://www.aimforherbs.com/
 
 
87. Consumers International :
Quality of Life - Consumers movement (Quality of Life)
 Consumers International supports, links and represents consumer groups and agencies all over the world. It has a membership of more than 260 organisations in almost 120 countries. It strives to promote a fairer society through defending the rights of all consumers, including poor, marginalized and disadvantaged people
http://www.consumersinternational.org/
 
 
88. Greenpeace :
Political Ecology - Movements - Ecological organizations
 Greenpeace is 30 years old on 15 September 2001. Greenpeace is an organization that has grown from small beginnings into a global force with offices in 39 countries. With a unique ability to achieve changes by its use of direct, non – violent actions and lobbying at international conferences. Greenpeace has become the world’s pre-eminent environment organization.
http://www.greenpeace.org
 
 
89. Living lakes :
Political Ecology - Movements - Ecological programs
  Living lakes is a Global Nature Fund project uniting lakes throughout the world. Working together they pursue sustainable solutions to problems lakes face everywhere.
http://www.livinglakes.org/
 
 
90. MedRegio-ÊÅÐÅÌÅÐ :
Development - Sustainability - Sustainable Development
 In order to promote the principles of sustainable development in the sensitive area of the Mediterranean Regions of the European Union (Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal) deemed it advisable to join and create an International Non Governmental Organization, the Center of Euro-Mediterranean Regions for the Environment (MedRegion-Cepe). The MedRegio-Cepe was founded on March 10,1995 with its headquarters in Athens.
http://www.kepemep-cree.org/
 
 
91. Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development MIO-ECSDE :
Political Ecology - Movements - Ecological organizations
 The Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development, is a Federation of Mediterranean Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) for Environment and Development. MIO-ECSDE acts as a technical and political platform for the intervention of NGOs in the Mediterranean scene. In co-operation with Governments, International Organisations and other socio-economic partners, MIO-ECSDE plays an active role for the protection of the environment and the promotion of the sustainable development of the Mediterranean Region and its countries.
http://www.mio-ecsde.org/
 
 
92. National Parks Conservation Association :
Natural Environment - National parks
 Since 1919, the National Parks Conservation Association has been the sole voice of the American people in the fight to safeguard the scenic beauty, wildlife, and historical and cultural treasures of the largest and most diverse park system in the world.
http://www.npca.org/
 
 
93. Mineral Waters of the World :
Natural Environment - Mineral waters - natural springs - healing waters
 Mineral Waters of the World is a guide that gives an overview of waters all over the world. More than 1'800 brands from over 100 countries are presented with their contents. The lists of brands are sorted a) by country and b) alphabetically.
http://www.mineralwaters.org/
 
 
94. Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council :
Anthropogenic Environment - Construction materials
 Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council is responsible for developing and operationalising a comprehensive and integrated approach towards development, promotion and application of conventional and innovative housing and construction technologies and building materials in the country.
http://www.bmtpc.org/
 
 
95. RISC (Risk Identification of Soil Contamination) :
Pollution - Wastes - Soil pollution
 In the period 1991–1994 the RISC (= Risk Identification of Soil Contamination) project was carried out. The objective of this project was the development of a framework for a knowledge-based system for risk identification of individual contaminated sites. The created RISC-framework uses expertise on presence and behaviour of contaminants in soils in order to predict potential risks for man and environment.
http://www.risc-site.nl/
 
 
96. European Federation for Transport and Environment T&E :
Transports - Transports
 T&E is a European umbrella for non-governmental organisations working in the field of transport and the environment, promoting sustainable transport in Europe; which means an approach to transport that is environmentally responsible, economically sound and socially just.
http://www.t-e.nu/
 
 
97. The World Commission on Dams :
Development - Sustainability - Dams (Development)
 The World Commission on Dams, comprising an international team of experts, is a focused, independent think tank set up and financed by aid agencies, industry, governments, and NGOs to look at the good, the bad and the ugly impacts of dams around the world. Established in 1998, the Commission's mandate is to research, peer review and write the most independent, authoritative and comprehensive cross-examination of dams and water and energy resource development ever undertaken
http://www.dams.org/
 
 
98. Ecosustainable Hub :
Development - Sustainability - Sustainable Development
 Ecosustainable Hub's site is intended as our contribution towards ecology, environment and sustainability by providing a one-stop connection to resources and tools that are made available to visitors and researchers without charge. It is also intended to provide a means of introducing Eco Sustainable Developments to a broader audience.
http://www.ecosustainable.com.au/
 
 
99. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development :
Development - Sustainability - Mountainous regions economy
 The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is a diverse, knowledge-based institution that spans the Hindu Kush-Himalayan range east to west and north to south and brings together mountain scientists and farmers in a common cause from diverse nationalities in a region that is difficult politically, physically, and economically. ICIMOD develops, tests, and shares knowledge that helps poor mountain people have better and more sustainable lives. ICIMOD works with mountain people to find solutions that they need.
http://www.icimod.org.sg/
 
 
100. International Society for Horticultural Science :
Development - Sustainability - Horticulture - Gardening
 The ISHS was formally established in 1959, and is now the leading worldwide organization of Horticultural Scientists with contacts all over the world. The aim of the ISHS is to promote and to encourage research in all branches of Horticulture and to facilitate the cooperation of scientific activities and knowledge transfer on a global scale by means of its publications, events and scientific structure.
http://www.ishs.org/
 
 

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