Founded in San Francisco in 1969 by David Brower, Friends of the Earth has for decades been at the forefront of high-profile efforts to create a more healthy, just world.

"Our member groups around the world are leading courageous efforts to save forests and to combat serious pollution from oil and mining," said Dr. Brent Blackwelder, President of Friends of the Earth. "They put their lives on the line every day to fight for a healthier world."

Friends of the Earth carries out creative campaigns to combat global warming, to prevent air and water pollution,  to support safe food, and to prevent damage to our parks and other public lands caused by thrill vehicles such as snowmobiles and jetskis.

For more information go to www.foe.org or call
Lisa Grob, Communications Manager, 202-222-0744.

Friends of the Earth
1717 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, D.C.  20036

	United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's (UNFCCC) page which has an information kit including everything from understanding climate change to dealing with the consequences, facts on the international conventions and advice on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Web Site

	Common Questions about Climate Change Answered by United Nations Environment Programme and the World Meteorological Organization. Web Site

	Greenpeace International has compilied an extensive list of frequently asked questions regarding climate change and answered them in simple, frank terms. Web Site

	Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The IPCC is the most authoritative source for statistics and figures on climate change. Visit this site to view the latest assessment reports, press releases, and graphics. Web Site

	The United States Environmental Protection Agency's global warming site. Included are sections on sea-level rise, the impacts of warming on health, and things you can do to help reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. Web Site

	Pew Center on Global Climate Change. This nonprofit organization is "dedicated to providing credible information, straight answers, and innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change." It provides information on the science behind climate change, the potential consequences of it, a glossary of relevant terms, and other valuable material. Web Site

	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Log on here to get a synopsis of the 2001 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and read scientists' replies to questions that are commonly asked of climate experts. Web Site

	Australian Institute of Marine Science on Coral Reefs. How is climate change affecting the world's oceans, and what is coral bleaching? Visit the Australian Institute of Marine Science website to find out. Web Site 1 Web Site 2

	National Snow and Ice Data Center. Want to learn how the cryosphere-the world of ice and snow-is sending signals of a changing climate? This site provides information on mountain glacier fluctuations, permafrost conditions, ice-shelf changes, and sea-ice decreases. Web Site

	American Wind Energy Association: Wind power myths vs. facts. Web Site

	UCS: The link defines the environmental impacts of coal: air pollution, wastes generated, fuel supply, and water used and compares these problems to the clean solution of wind. Web Site

	Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: Wind power myths dispelled. Web Site

	Windustry: Wind Basics; Outlines the process for starting your own wind turbine project. Web Site