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LinksRenewable Energy Policy Project: Policy research organization which promotes the use of more efficient and cleaner energy sources and renewable energy technologies. Its website includes a section on green education, its current projects and links.
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Renewable Energy World: This excellent bi-monthly, global magazine provides the latest news and developments in renewable energy projects and programmes around the world. The magazine highlights the achievements and potential of all forms of renewable energy sources and the technologies being developed to harness them. In each issue, one or more of these gets the focus.
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Rocky Mountain Institute: Set up by the world-renowned resource analysts, Hunter and Amory Lovins, this non-profit global consulting and research firm in Colorado, USA , is concerned with the efficient and sustainable use of resources. Its website contains information on RMI's areas of research and development in energy efficency and transportation - most notably the development of the clean and efficient 'Hypercar'. With FAQ, news, publications and search.
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Sustainable Development International: Sustainable Development International Online provides a centralised source of information, updated on a regular basis in connection with the World Summit on Sustainable Development, with case studies, news and feature articles.
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The World Bank - Energy: The World Bank's site on energy provides an overview on their activities in this field worldwide, as well as useful publications, links and information on renewable energy.
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Third World Network: TWN, based in Malaysia, is an international network of organizations and individuals involved in issues relating to development, the Third World and North-South relations. Its website contains a wealth of information on trade, environment, human and women's rights issues, from a broad developing world perspective. It also includes publications, papers, action alerts and UN statements.
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UN Human Development Report: The annual Human Development Report published by the UN Development Programme contains several indices to measure different aspects of human development, including economic and educational performance, life expectancy, aid and debt, gender inequality, crime, demographic trends, poverty and more. A bible for those interested in all aspects of development.
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UNEP's Energy Programme: UNEP's Energy Programme addresses the environmental consequences of energy production and use, such as global climate change and local air pollution.
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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): The UN Environment Programme site covers treaties and instruments concerning the environment and sustainable development, most notably Agenda 21 - a working plan for sustainable development to be the basis for national and international action. Also includes information on a variety of environmental topics and related links.
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US Environmental Protection Agency: This US agency seeks to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment. It�s website is a thorough resource on issues relating to human health and the environment. (On the hompage click on �Browse EPA topics)
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