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Appliance rebates
Federal and state renewable and energy-efficiency incentive programs
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
Appliance recycling
Appliance recycling and reuse programs searchable by zip code
Earth 911
Refrigerator and freezer recycling and proper coolant disposal information
US Environmental Protection Agency
Global warming basics
Clear and thorough presentation of evidence and impacts
BBC Climate Change Weather Center
Provides science-based overview of global warming myths and facts
Environmental Defense Fight Global Warming Campaign
Provides factual materials on a variety of topics related to global warming
EPA Global Warming site
United Nations sponsored panel that issues reports on global warming
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Comprehensive overview of topics related to global warming
Natural Resources Defense Council
Learn about global warming and how it impacts wildlife and more
NWF Good Neighbor Program
Comprehensive overview of climate change science and policy
PEW Center on Global Climate Change
A university initiative that works with departments and organizations at Tufts and beyond to mitigate climate change
Tufts Climate Initiative
User-friendly coverage of science and solutions
Union of Concerned Scientists
Multimedia information on climate change
Weather Channel One Degree site
Household energy
Money- and energy-saving tips on household energy use
Alliance to Save Energy
Consumer resource guide to household energy efficiency
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
A consumer guide to buying energy-efficient products for the home
Consumer Federation of America
Federal energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and links
DOE Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Consumer tips on buying energy-efficient appliances and electronics
Energy Star
Advice and information about today's home energy choices
EnergyGuide
Web-based do-it-yourself energy audit tool
Home Energy Saver
Overview of renewable energy technologies
Renewable Energy Policy Project
Lighting
Recycling facilities for compact fluorescent bulbs searchable by Zip code
Earth 911
Tips for buying compact fluorescent light bulbs including store locator and product list
Energy Star lighting
Interactive tools to help you decide how to choose the best compact fluorescent light bulb
Environmental Defense CFL site
Offers a directory of state departments with information on where to recycle your compact fluorescent bulbs locally
Lamp Recycle
Tips on using energy efficient lighting at home
Rocky Mountain Institute
Renewable energy
Basic information on buying green power in your area
DOE Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Voluntarily certified options for switching to renewable home electricity in your state
Green-e
Rate the environmental impact of electricity generation in your area
Power Score Card
Overview of green power and what consumers need to know
Union of Concerned Scientists - Clean Energy
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