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RELIGION & ENVIRONMENT
California Interfaith Power and Light (CIPL), headquartered in San
Francisco, offers speakers, materials, films, and promotes legislative activity:
www.interfaithpower.org
The Regeneration Project:
An interfaith ministry devoted to deepening
the connection between ecology and faith. Related to CIPL, their goal is to help
people of faith recognize and fulfill their responsibility for the stewardship
of creation. Specifically, the IPL campaign is mobilizing a national religious
response to global warming while promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency
and conservation. People of faith have an opportunity to put their faith into
action and help reduce the devastating effects of global warming.
www.theregenerationproject.org.
The Episcopal Ecological Network (EpEN) is a nationwide network within the Episcopal Church USA that coordinates with the Peace and Justice Ministries Office of the Episcopal Church USA. As such we are part of the worldwide Anglican Communion and find our roots in the Celtic Spirituality of this tradition. The EpEN includes all concerned Episcopalians who are helping our Church assume a leadership role in the worldwide environmental movement, just as our Church leads in other peace and justice issues. http://eenonline.org
The Living Church Foundation promotes and supports orthodox, catholic Anglicanism within the life of the Episcopal Church. The following is a cover article, "Churches are taking the lead in conserving resources," by Michael O'Loughlin: www.livingchurch.org/publishertlc/viewarticle.asp?ID=28
California Interfaith Assistance Project:High-energy costs have forced many low-income families to choose between paying their utility bills, their rent or mortgage, buying groceries or paying for badly needed medical expenses. To help mitigate this problem, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has provided funding for the California Interfaith Energy Assistance Project (CIEAP) since January of 2002 http://calchurches.org/projects2.html
RESOURCES
ENERGY
EFFICIENT LIGHTS AND APPLIANCES AT SHOPIPL.ORG
Interfaith Power and Light's online store,
ShopIPL.org,
offers a variety of energy efficient products, including the
2008 Energy Savers Calendars with energy saving tips throughout the year, 50
Simple Things Can Do to Save the Earth, a Kill a Watt Electricity Monitor that
shows how much each appliance uses, rechargable batteries, and even a solar
oven. Remember, ShopIPL.org
provides a 10 percent discount to congregations and their
members (St. Stephen's is a member!) by entering the discount code "shopipl"
and a portion of your purchase at ShopIPL.org is donated to CIPL! Happy
shopping! Go to ShopIPL.org
The PG&E Energy Center Information about making your work and home "green." www.pge.com/pec/compostprogram. A listing of classes is available at www.pge.com/pec/classes.
CANCEL UNWANTED CATALOGS Register at www.catalogchoice.org
- Over eight million tons of trees are consumed each year in the production of paper catalogs.
- Nearly half of the planet’s original forest cover is gone today. Forests have effectively disappeared in 25 countries, and another 29 have lost more than 90% of their forest cover.
- Deforestation contributes between 20% and 25% of all carbon pollution.
- More than one billion people living in extreme poverty around the world depend on forests for their livelihoods.
- The production and disposal of direct mail alone consumes more energy than three million cars.
- The manufacturing, distribution, collection and disposal of catalogs generates global warming gases as well as air and water pollution.
Treehugger (www.treehugger.com) has all the information you'd ever want about how to go green, with links to products, articles on science, health, business, technology, food, and on...
About Energy Learn how our gas, electric and hydro systems work, and get info on Diablo Canyon Power Plant.http://www.pge.com/education_training/about_energy/
California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) Resources for preventing and reducing waste at home, as well as guides on recycling. www.ciwmb.ca.gov/schools
Ecoproducts Biodegradable products and products made from recycled materials, everything from cups and utensils, to packaging, carpeting & furniture. www.ecoproducts.com.
Electronic Waste Management EWM and ACQuisitions Office work to keep e-waste out of California landfills through community “Free Drop Off” event opportunities, scheduled “Free” facility drop off, and education. www.noewaste.com
Native Energy's Carbon Footprint Calculator: provides an easy and interesting means of calculating your family's current CO2 emissions, and for getting ideas for lowering your impact on the environment. www.nativeenergy.com/lifestyle_calc.html
Solar Energy PG & E provides excellent solar classes on topics including PV (PV) systems, solar water heating, and financial analysis for PV systems. www.pge.com/solarclasses.
Recycling CFL bulbs, etc. Are you having trouble finding a place to recycle your energy saving compact florescent lightbulbs or other things? Click on this website and enter your zip code in the green box at the top. http://earth911.org/
FOR
YOUNG PEOPLE
California
Energy Commission -- Energy Quest Energy Quest is a Web site for young
people, and includes interactive energy games and puzzles, resources,
newsletters, projects, homework help and more. Teachers may also find resources,
including background material, recommended books and extensive links to k-12
energy education lesson plans on other sites.
www.energyquest.ca.gov
U.S. Department of Energy -- Energy Information Administration A listing of energy education resources for teachers of grades K-12. www.eia.doe.gov/kids/
U.S. Department of Energy -- Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Resources for lesson plans, curriculum, and educational materials for teaching students and children about energy, particularly energy efficiency and renewable energy. www.eere.energy.gov/education/lesson_plans.html
GOVERNMENT
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the voice for the environment in the United Nations system. It is an advocate, educator, catalyst and facilitator, promoting the wise use of the planet’s natural assets for sustainable development. www.unep.org
| The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been established by WMO and UNEP to assess scientific, technical and socio- economic information relevant for the understanding of climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation. It is currently finalizing its Fourth Assessment Report "Climate Change 2007". The reports by the three Working Groups provide a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the current state of knowledge on climate change. www.ipcc.ch/ |
California Energy Commission's Energy Efficiency Financing: www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/financing/index.html
Current Energy Supply of and Demand for Electricity in California For a graphic representation of electricity used in California in real-time over the course of a day, go to this Web site. www.currentenergy.lbl.gov/ca