Environmental, Climate Change,
and Carbon Emissions Resources

Carbon Emissions:

• ClimateCrisis.net - carbon calculator
• CarbonFund.org - Reduce What You Can, Offset What You Can't
• CarbonRally.com - teams reduce global warming by taking quick & easy challenges.
• Global Cool - take individual action in reducing your carbon footprint.
• National Grid Floe - The power of action.
• TerraPass Carbon Footprint Calculator

Energy Alternatives:

• Renewable & Alternative Fuels - U.S. Data, Reports from the EIA
• WeCanSolveIt.org - We can switch 100% of America's electricity to clean energy sources – within 10 years.
• TerraPass - restore the balance
• GreenCar.com - Electric & Hybrid Cars
• The Power of Green: Tips to Help You Go Green and Save Some Green [ConEd]

Miscellaneous:

• Earth911.com - Making Every Day Earth Day
• Global Green USA - fostering a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future.
• The Global Cool Foundation
• Green Science Library - How Stuff Works
• ClimateCrisis.net - An Inconvenient Truth
• Co-op America - economic action for a just planet

Ossining Local:

• Eco-Bags - Ossining-based green business
• Ossining School/Community Walk Day
• Stormwater Management Program
• Homeowner's Guide to Protecting the Environment

Town Laws & Code:

• Environmental Quality Review Local Law
• Stormwater Management Local Law
• Steep Slope Protection Ordinance
• Tree Protection Ordinance
• Freshwater Wetlands, Watercourse and Waterbody Protection Ordinance

Government:

• NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
• U.S. Dept. of Energy
• Energy Information Administration
• U.S. DOE - Energy Efficient Home

ICLEI Membership & Cities for Climate Protection
[Town Board Meeting 05/26/09, Resolution J]
Climate Smart Community Pledge
[Town Board Meeting 06/09/09, Resolution J]