Environmentalism Debate Online Resources
Science Department
Against Environmentalism
http://www.aynrand.org/objectivism/environmentalism.html
The fundamental goal of environmentalists is not clean air and clean water; rather it is the demolition of technological/industrial civilization. Their goal is not the advancement of human health, human happiness, and human life; rather it is a subhuman world where “nature” is worshipped like the totem of some primitive religion.Political Economy Research Center
http://www.perc.org/index.html
We believe environmental quality can be achieved by managing our resources based on property rights, private initiative and voluntary activity. Free market environmentalism offers a genuine alternative to excessive government control and regulation.New Environmentalism
http://www.newenvironmentalism.org/
A project to identify and promote innovative approaches to addressing serious environmental challenges and creating a society of self-motivated environmental stewards.Alaska Conservation Foundation
http://www.akcf.org/
For more than two decades, Alaska Conservation Foundation has been a highly effective defender of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.Earth Action Network - Links Page
http://www.earthactionnetwork.org/links/links.php
Earth Action Network (EAN) was founded in 1989. We are a non-profit, environmental/social justice organization dedicated to the prevention of Earth-damaging developments.Sierra Club
http://www.sierraclub.org/
Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization.People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
http://www.petakids.com/index.html
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal rights group in the world. We have more than 700,000 members around the globe!The Animal Concerns Community
http://www.animalconcerns.org/
This community serves as a clearinghouse for information on the Internet related to animal rights and welfare.Americans for Medical Progress
http://www.amprogress.org/index.cfm
Our web site is designed to be the central resource for news and information about the necessary and humane nature of scientists' work with laboratory animals in biomedical and behavioral research.American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS)
http://www.aavs.org/home.html
A non-profit, animal advocacy and educational organization dedicated to ending experimentation on animals in research, testing, and education. AAVS also opposes and works to end other forms of cruelty to animals.Organizations - Animal Rights Groups
http://www.animalrights.net/faq/
List of links to Organizations for and against animal rights.Natural Resources Defense Council
http://www.nrdc.org/
NRDC uses law, science, and the support of more than 500,000 members nationwide to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things.Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/index.htm
Established on July 1, 1995, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is charged with maintaining and preserving the 116 state parks; managing the 2.1 million acres of state forest land; providing information on the state's ecological and geologic resources; and establishing community conservation partnerships with grants and technical assistance to benefit rivers, trails, greenways, local parks and recreation, regional heritage parks, open space and natural areas.Natural Resources Conservation Service
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/
The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.US Senate - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
http://energy.senate.gov/
Since its creation, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and its predecessors have considered, reported, and overseen some of the most important legislation ever enacted by the United States Congress.Natural Resources and Recreation Legislation
http://www.nps.gov/legacy/leg_nrtm.html
The National park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.Native Americans and the Environment
http://www.indians.org/library/naehome.html?
The American Indian Heritage Foundation was establised to provide relief services to Indian people nationwide and to build bridges of understanding and friendship between Indian and non-Indian people.Global Warming
http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/index.html
The EPA Global Warming Site is provided as a public service by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. EPA's climate change programs and activities are an integral part of the Agency's mission and purpose. With the Global Warming Site, we strive to present accurate information on the very broad issue of climate change and global warming in a way that is accessible and meaningful to all parts of society – communities, individuals, business, public officials and governments.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Global Warming - Frequently
Asked Questions http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/globalwarming.html
One of the most hotly debated topics on Earth is the issue of climate change, and the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) data centers are central to answering some of the most pressing global change questions that remain unresolved. The National Climatic Data Center contains the instrumental records that can precisely define the nature of climatic fluctuations at time scales of a up to a century.Global Warming: Focus on the Future
http://globalwarming.enviroweb.org/
Global Warming: Focus on the Future is the official web version of the exhibit, Global Warming: Understanding the Forecast, which has been touring the U.S. and is currently on display at the Smithsonian Institute. It was developed by Knauer Communications for the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) as an educational tool for the exhibit.Impacts
http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/Impacts.html
Rising global temperatures are expected to raise sea level, and change precipitation and other local climate conditions.A Closer Look at Global Warming
http://www4.nas.edu/onpi/webextra.nsf/web/climate?OpenDocument
The warming of the Earth has been the subject of intense debate and concern for many scientists, policy-makers, and citizens for at least the past decade.Global Warming and Climate Change
http://www.gcrio.org/gwcc/toc.html
This brochure was prepared by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University to explain the issue of global warming and climate change.US Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO)
http://www.gcrio.org/index.shtml
The US Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO) provides access to data and information on climate change research, adaptation/mitigation strategies and technologies, and global change-related educational resources on behalf of the various US Federal AgenciesAtmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program
http://www.arm.gov/docs/education/warming.html
Dr. Ackerman provides a clear picture as to the causes of climate change and effects of carbon dioxide on the environment.Is Global Warming Harmful to Health?
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?articleID=0008C7B2-E060-1C73-9B81809EC588EF21
Today few scientists doubt the atmosphere is warming.Woods Hole Research Center
http://www.whrc.org/whrc.htm
The Woods Hole Research Center addresses the great issues of environment through scientific research and education and through applications of science in public affairs.The National Center for Public Policy Research
http://www.nationalcenter.org/Welcome.html
The National Center for Public Policy Research is a communications and research foundation dedicated to providing free market solutions to today's public policy problems. We believe that the principles of a free market, individual liberty and personal responsibility provide the greatest hope for meeting the challenges facing America in the 21st century.Congressional Record - Online via GPO Access
http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aces150.html
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. Helpful Hints provide instructions for searching the Congressional Record database.