Vermont Law School

Nonprofit organization committed to protecting agricultural resources. Provides links to case studies and reports, statistics, bills in Congress, an extensive issues and programs section which includes individual states, and resources such as state and congressional district agricultural profiles. Under the resources heading, this site links to the organization’s Center for Agriculture in the Environment and Agricultural Conservation Innovation Center, which provides information about environmentally responsible farming practices.

Environment, Energy, and Agriculture http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Environment_Agriculture/Agriculture.shtml

The Farms and Agriculture section of the Environment, Energy, and Agriculture page of USA.gov provides a number of links to government and NGO agricultural resources focused on agriculture in general; agricultural research and statistics; and plants and animals.

Farmers’ Legal Action Group, Inc. (FLAG)

http://www.flaginc.org/

Nonprofit law center that provides legal assistance to family farmers and rural communities. Includes current legal and compliance news, updates on current litigation, and information on FLAG publications. The links section provides an impressive and extensive list of online information sources, including agricultural information and marketing sites, sustainable agriculture and organic farming sites, and links to a variety of agricultural organizations, state offices, and legal resources.

Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP): Environment and Agriculture

http://www.iatp.org/enviroag/

The IATP Environment and Agriculture site provides useful and current information on regional initiatives, national policy news and goals, and IATP programs. IATP programs include farm policy, food and health, and sustainable agriculture markets. Updated with the latest agriculture news, publications, and blogs. Additionally, this cite provides links to specific issue directories, including green chemistry, NAFTA, and water located in the Agobservatory section.

Legal Guide to the Business of Farming in Vermont http://www.uvm.edu/~farmtran/?Page=legalguide.html“Consists of nine chapters addressing: the legal structure of the farm business; farm transfer and estate planning; farmland tenure and leasing; and regulation of agriculture and land use, farm labor, organic agriculture, and on-farm food processing and marketing.” There is also a lease agreements guide for landowners and farmers, as well as guides to assist with obtaining farm loans and for aspiring farmers.

The National Agricultural Law Center: University of Arkansas School of Law

http://www.nationalaglawcenter.org/

Includes links to full text for all Farm Bills from 1933 to present, as well as side-by-side comparisons of farm bills and historical farm bill legislation. Also provides links to the AgLaw Reporter which includes state laws, USDA Judicial Officer decisions, and a list of significant cases by subject and jurisdiction, Congressional resources and CRS reports. A “reference desk” provides links to a number of additional agricultural and agriculture law resources.

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

http://www.nasda.org/

NASDA “represents the state departments of agriculture in the development, implementation, and communication of sound public policy and programs supporting and promoting the American agricultural industry.” Includes a Legislative and Regulatory link to NASDA's major legislative and regulatory issues with detailed policy statements. The main page has a map linking to the department of agriculture, top 5 agricultural commodities, and farm income data for each state. Also, glossary, and links to agricultural news.

University of Kansas, Wheat Law Library – Agricultural Law

http://www.law.ku.edu/library/researchlinks/research/guides/aglawguide.pdf

The University of Kansas’ agricultural law legal research guide, which provides a list of environmental resources, including treatises, periodicals, and useful web sites.

U.S. Department of Agriculture http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?navtype=FT&navid=HOME

This is the principle U.S. agency devoted to food, agriculture, and related natural resource systems. Includes links to laws and regulations, reports, and other publications relating to U.S. food and agriculture. A particularly good resource for current news stories on a variety of agricultural topics. Additionally, the website provides a “spotlight” section that contains information on current hot topics including extensive news releases, statements, transcripts, and audio links.

U.S. Department of Agriculture: National Agricultural Library (NAL)

http://www.nal.usda.gov/

Overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this site provides links to agricultural and food laws, environmental laws, the farm bill, laws enforced by FDA, federal regulations by topic, USDA regulations, etc. This site most notably provides access to the National Agricultural Library catalog (AGRICOLA).

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry

http://agriculture.senate.gov/

Links to information on legislation, hearings, and USDA related resources. The legislation link leads to the text of legislation dating back to the 95^thCongress. There is also a compilation of Federal agricultural laws.

Voice of Agriculture, American Farm Bureau

http://www.fb.org/index.php

Non-governmental, grassroots organization that represents farm and ranch families in improving agricultural practices, education, and opportunities. Their site offers links to relevant issues in the news. The Issues link lists legislative priorities related to agriculture for the current congressional session and includes background reports on various issues. The NewsRoom > State Round-up section links to accounts of government actions and agricultural issues.

Vermont Agency of Agriculture

http://www.vermontagriculture.com

Provides Vermont agriculture specific news and events. An Applications/Forms section links to Laws, Regulations, Forms and Applications. An alphabetical search term list provides a link for each topic that leads to in-depth information. Some of the links provide pdf files and guides, while other links lead to topic-focused websites.

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ANIMAL LAW

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=lobby_2k5_searchLaw

The ASPCA offers a database of animal cruelty laws and their penalties from all 50 states.

Animal Law Coalition

http://www.animallawcoalition.com/

The Animal Law Coalition is devoted to ending animal cruelty through legislation, agency action, and litigation. Site contains news articles, state laws, as well as pending bills and cases, on animal welfare issues.

Animal Law.com

http://www.animallaw.com/

A wealth of resources searchable by topic and jurisdiction, including state laws and pending legislation, digests of case law, and a bibliography of books and articles.

Animal Legal & Historical Web Center

http://www.animallaw.info/

Michigan State University College of Law’s Animal Legal and Historical Web Center is a sophisticated database of animal law related legal materials. It includes links to state, federal and foreign animal law, as well as to pleadings, briefs, and articles. Also includes podcasts, and historical materials.

Animal Legal Defense Fund

www.aldf.org

Includes a collection of animal law pleadings, cases, and reports, animal protection laws of the United States of America & Canada, model animal protection laws, state animal protection laws rankings, animal law news articles, events and opportunities, a bibliography of animal law books and periodicals.

Center for Animal Law Studies

http://www.lclark.edu/org/cals/

The Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis and Clark trains and supports animal law students to promote legal protections for animals. The Resources section includes statutes and cases, a legal guide for activists, etc.

Farm Sanctuary

http://www.farmsanctuary.org/issues/legislation/

The Proposed Legislation and Public Policy section includes federal legislation, ballot initiatives, state legislation, local ordinances, and tips on contacting your legislator.

USDA Animal Welfare Information Center

http://awic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=3&tax_level=1

This site was mandated by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) to provide information for improved animal care and use in research, testing, teaching, and exhibition. Includes news links, publications, legislative and regulatory updates. The Government and Professional Resources section links to legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines as well as to state, federal and international laws.

United States Humane Society

http://www.hsus.org/

With the largest animal protection litigation program in the country, the USHS, through it’s web site, provides information on federal and state legislation, summaries of federal animal protection statutes, a current litigation docket, legal victories, and legal news. USHS works with domesticated pets, wildlife, farm animals, animals in research, horses, etc.

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CAREERS

Action Without Borders Public Interest Site

http://www.idealist.org

Non-profit jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities. Searchable by state. Contains many links to other job search sites, domestic and international jobs, non-profit job fairs, and resources by state.

Cyber-Sierra's Natural Resources Job Search

http://www.cyber-sierra.com/nrjobs/index.html

Covers employment in natural resource occupations, ecology, and environmental disciplines. Contains job lists and links to other sites. Searchable by type of career.

EcoEmploy: Environmental Jobs and Careers

http://www.ecoemploy.com/

Environmental, government (US and Canada), agency, and private sector internship and job listings. Tips on resume writing and applying for environmental jobs. Contains an environmental employer web site directory organized by state.

Environmental Career Opportunities

http://www.ecojobs.com/

Wide range of employment options in natural resources, ecology, and environmental fields. Contains job lists, descriptions and links. Also contains a section devoted to environmental internships.

Environmental Career Center

http://www.environmental-jobs.com

Employment options in natural resources, ecology, and environmental fields. Contains a job board with featured job descriptions, employers, and job search events. Searchable by state, metro area and type of job. On line applications if you register. Registration is free.

Environmental Careers Organization

http://www.eco.org/

Information on environmental internships and jobs. Career advice also available.

Environetwork

http://www.environetwork.com/

Claims to be the web’s leading environmental job network. Extensive links to environmental job opportunities.

Findlaw – Career Center

http://careers.findlaw.com/

Practice areas include environmental law, energy law, natural resources law, and toxic torts.

Green Dream Jobs

http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/jobs/

Lists jobs and internships. Searchable by state, skill level, and job type. Also links to other job and internship search sites.

GreenBiz Jobs

http://www.greenbiz.com/jobs/viewjobs.cfm

Links to job opportunities, other resources, and related web sites.

High Country News Unclassifieds

http://www.hcn.org/unclassifieds.jsp

Classified ads including postings for jobs with non-profit organizations. Job descriptions and links.

The Job Seeker

http://www.thejobseeker.net/

Serves the natural resource and environmental communities with an information link between employers and potential employees. Links to job opportunities and newsletters.

Land Trust Jobs

http://www.lta.org/resources/ltajobs.htm

Jobs and internship opportunities at non-profit land trusts and land conservancy organizations. Links organized by state.

Orion Grassroots Network

http://www.oriononline.org/pages/ogn/ics.cfm

Job and internship listings at non-profit organizations. Domestic listings by state, international listings by country.

Ubiquity Environmental Careers Page

http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~envjobs/

Descriptions of environmental jobs and tips on how to get them and to prepare for environmental careers. Job and internship links.

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CLIMATE CHANGE

Global Change Research Information Office

http://www.gcrio.org/

“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 Agencies.”

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

http://www.ipcc.ch/

“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’s reports “provide a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the current state of knowledge on climate change.” Also includes current news.

NASA – Global Warming and Climate Change Policy Websites

http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/Resources/pointers/glob_warm.html

A long list of links provides a gateway to web sites dealing with global warming and climate change policy.

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration – Climate

http://www.noaa.gov/climate.html

Information, reports and a large number of links to research relating to climate change, oceans, drought, climatology, air quality, surface temperature, etc.

Natural Resources Defense Council – Global Warming

http://www.nrdc.org/globalWarming/default.asp

Articles, press releases, publications, fact sheets and information on causes, effects, solutions, consequences and alternatives to global warming.

Pew Center on Global Climate Change

http://www.pewclimate.org/

Information, reports, news, press releases and articles on global warming, economics, environmental impacts, international policy and involvement, national policy, solutions and business.

RealClimate

http://www.realclimate.org/

“A commentary site on climate science by working climate scientists for the interested public and journalists” … “The contributors to this site do so in a personal capacity during their spare time and their posts do not represent the views of the organizations for which they work, nor the agencies which fund them”.

Society of Environmental Journalists – Climate Change

http://www.sej.org/resource/index18.htm

Links to environmental books, articles, and web sites dealing with climate change; list of contacts; basic science overview; daily environmental news; web sites to aid with information as well as disinformation; international agencies; environmental groups.

Union of Concerned Scientists – Global Warming

http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/

Provides overviews and well-selected links focusing on the science of and solutions to global warming. Links to reports on climate change in key regions.

United Nations Environment Programme – Climate Change

http://www.unep.org/themes/climatechange/

Publications, news, links, maps, and articles with a number of focus areas including finance and business, mitigation of energy emissions, carbon sequestration, land use & forestry, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change, technology transfer, capacity building, and climate change and development.

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

http://unfccc.int/2860.php

Background information, current news, links and introductory as well as in-depth articles on the Kyoto Protocol, cooperation & support, adaptation, national reports, methods and science, parties and observers, and greenhouse gas emissions data.

US Environmental Protection Agency - Climate Change

http://epa.gov/climatechange/index.html

Basic science overview, glossary, health and environmental effects, current news, links to state and international emissions information, searchable database of related web sites.

US Geological Survey – Climate Change Science

http://geochange.er.usgs.gov/

Information, links and fact sheets related to programs dealing with carbon cycle research, environmental sensitivity, glaciers, hydro-climatology, effects of climate variability and land use, organic-carbon storage, etc.

US Global Change Research Program

http://www.usgcrp.gov/

Background information, articles and links related to atmospheric composition, climate variability & change, global carbon cycle, global water cycle, ecosystems, land use, land cover change, human contributions and responses and international research cooperation.

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Endangered Species/Wildlife Biodiversity

Biodiversity Partnership

http://www.biodiversitypartners.org/

This Defenders of Wildlife initiative includes publications, news, plans, reports and articles on biodiversity planning, conservation economics, habitat conservation, conservation incentives, invasive species, biodiversity, policy, funding, state legislation, Endangered Species Act, and many links to other web sites.

Center for Biological Diversity

http://www.esasuccess.org/reports/

Information and links related to a large number of their programs focused on forests, oceans urban wild lands, etc., and the hundreds of species they have worked to protect under the ESA.

Center for International Environmental Law – Biodiversity and Wildlife Program

http://www.ciel.org/Biodiversity/programbio.html

“Through its Biodiversity and Wildlife Program, CIEL promotes the development and enforcement of an international framework of law and policy that supports conservation and sustainable use of living resources, including biodiversity, wildlife, forests and fisheries.” Links to a number of their publications.

Center for Wildlife Law

http://ipl.unm.edu/cwl/home.html

Links to publications on federal wildlife laws, state wildlife laws and biodiversity reports, and a report on state Endangered Species Acts. Also, links to wildlife organizations, many in the US southwest.

Defenders of Wildlife

http://www.defenders.org/

Focused on the accelerating rate of species extinction, habitat alteration and destruction. Regulations, articles, press releases on endangered species, and links to related websites.

Earth’s Endangered Creatures

http://www.earthsendangered.com/

Descriptions and photographs of endangered plants and animals around the world, listed geographically. Also a keyword searchable database.

Florida Panther Society

http://www.panthersociety.org/

News and information on Florida panthers, protection and recovery efforts, as well as links to related websites and organizations.

International Wolf Center

http://www.wolf.org/wolves/index.asp

News alerts, articles and information on wolves (gray, red, and Ethiopian), tracking wolves, wolf population, wolf management and conservation.

National Wildlife Federation

http://www.nwf.org/

News releases, fact sheets and reports on endangered species, polar bears, gray wolf, grizzly bear, bald eagle, pronghorn, buffalo, Florida panther, Canada lynx, whooping crane, global warming, energy policy, water resources, the Endangered Species Act, etc.

Natural Resources Defense Council – Wildlife and Fish

http://www.nrdc.org/wildlife/default.asp

News, fact sheets, articles, reports, law and policy analysis, and links relating to animals and birds, including black rhino, Great Bear Rainforest, grizzly bears, logging, Hakalau Forest of Hawaii; fish, including swordfish, wild salmon, mercury contamination, marine ecosystems, global warming; whales and marine mammals, including the whaling industry, military sonar, gray whale; and habitat preservation, including the Florida Everglades and coastal lands and waters.

The Wildlife Trusts

http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/

UK organization of 47 individual Wildlife Trusts. Includes publications, news, links, and events relating to species and habitats, marine and coastline, people and wildlife, water and wetlands, land and agriculture, endangered species, etc.

Dept. of the Interior. Fish and Wildlife Service

http://www.fws.gov/

News releases, fact sheets, images, online databases, reports and articles on birds, fishing; fish hatcheries; habitat protection restoration and management; hunting; endangered, invasive and priority species; permitting; law enforcement; legislation; policy; refuges; science; wetlands, etc.

World Conservation Union – Species Survival Commission

http://www.iucn.org/themes/ssc/

Information, links, publications and news about ecosystems, biodiversity, climate change, disaster risk reduction. Includes the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as a searchable database by species, country, threat, year, habitat, etc.

WWF - World Wildlife Fund (World Wild Fund for Nature) - Species

http://www.panda.org/about_wwf/what_we_do/species/index.cfm

Publications, reports, news on habitat loss, human-animal conflict, unsustainable trade, climate change, bycatch, biodiversity, invasive species, pollution, species classifications, endangered species, priority species, and an A-Z species index to photos and information about each species.

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ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Alliance to Save Energy

http://www.ase.org/

Policy Makers section contains information on appliance standards, electricity efficiency programs, energy bills, Federal budgets, Federal energy management, energy savings performance contracts, state policy initiatives, transportation, testimony, energy policy fact sheets and tax incentives.

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy

http://www.aceee.org/

Articles, news and reports on energy efficiency in the context of appliance standards, resource standards, market transformation, policy, building, equipment, utilities, industry, agriculture, transportation. Links to fact sheets and books.

American Solar Energy Society

http://www.ases.org/

Articles, news, events and reports on renewable energy sources: solar, wind, geothermal, hydrogen, ocean, biofuels and energy efficiency.

American Wind Energy Association

http://www.awea.org/policy

Articles on Wind and Energy Policy. Focus on economics; environmental benefits, impacts, taxes and programs; trade programs and green marketing; net billing and metering; renewable portfolios; state action; and transmission.

California Energy Commission – Energy Links

http://www.energy.ca.gov/links/index.php

Links to California and federal agencies, and to web sites covering many topics, including: agriculture, air, alternative fuel sources, biomass, climate change, coal, distributed generation, efficiency, geothermal, hydroelectric, hydrogen fuel cells, lighting, natural and liquefied natural gas, nuclear, oil, petroleum, research organizations, solar, transmission, transportation, utilities, water, wind etc.

The Carbon Mitigation Initiative

http://www.princeton.edu/~cmi/

News, articles, research, reports and publications on integration, carbon capture, carbon storage,carbon science, global warming, climate change and the ocean and the carbon cycle.

Carnegie Mellon University – Engineering and Public Policy Center

http://www.epp.cmu.edu/httpdocs/research/index.html

Research projects in the energy field, including publications, reports and data on the electricity industry, projected climate decision making, regulation, analysis of social and organizational systems, computer and communications security, energy and environmental studies and systems, green design initiative, entrepreneurship, technological change, telecommunications policy, wireless initiative, Pittsburgh Atmospheric Particulate Matter Supersite Program, and risk.

Clean Air Markets – Data and Maps

http://cfpub.epa.gov/gdm/index.cfm

EPA website covering allowances, compliance, facility attributes and contacts, air quality and deposition, etc. Includes environmental assessment/GIS maps covering emissions, climate, deposition, air, land, etc. Published reports and prepackaged data, links to related data sources, and the ability to create custom reports.

Consortium for Energy Efficiency

http://www.cee1.org/

“CEE is a consortium of efficiency program administrators from across the U.S. and Canada who work together on common approaches to advancing efficiency”. Members include utilities, energy-efficiency organizations, trade organizations, government agencies, national laboratories, and related programs. Their site includes a resource library, reports, fact sheets, links to members’ sites, news, information on a variety of programs, etc.

Earthtrends – Energy and Resources

http://earthtrends.wri.org/

Data, articles, reports, news and other research tools focusing on costal and marine ecosystems, water resources and freshwater ecosystems, climate, atmosphere, population, health, human well-being, economics, business, energy resources, biodiversity, protected areas, agriculture, food, forestry, grasslands, drylands, environmental governance, and wetlands.

Efficiency Vermont

http://www.efficiencyvermont.com/pages/

Tips, reports, guidelines, news and articles about energy efficiency in areas such as dairy farms, building, cooling, heating, insulating, lighting, office equipment, ventilation, windows, incentives, and the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Electrical Power Research Institute

www.epri.com

Brings together experts to work together on electric power challenges . solutions span nearly every area of electricity generation, delivery, and use, including health, safety, and environment Their research portfolio contains articles, reports and scientific data on environmental controls, health assessment, security, electricity generation delivery and use, nuclear power, climate change, ecosystems, etc.

Energy Efficiency Best Practices Project

www.eebestpractices.com

Benchmarking for Residential: lighting, heating, cooling, single family comprehension, multi-family comprehension, audits and new construction information and incentives; Non-Residential: Lighting, HVAC, large comprehensive and new construction information and incentives; and Cross-Cutting: mass market advertising.

Energy and Environment Building Association

http://www.eeba.org/

Articles, reports, publications, guidelines and consumer and building professional resources on building technology, landscaping, mechanics, solar and other green building information to encourage energy efficiency and sustainability.

Energy and Environmental Research Center

http://www.undeerc.org/

Articles, publications, and reports on environmental research and development, technology and advances in areas such as air, toxic metals, biomass, coal ash, coal, emissions, alternative fuels, hydrogen, supercritical/sub-critical extraction, water, wind, pollution, etc.

Energy Information Administration

http://www.eia.doe.gov/

Statistics, forecasts, historical data, reports, articles and news on petroleum, natural gas, electricity, coal, nuclear power, renewable and alternative fuels, international issues, the environment, households, buildings, and industry. “Energy Basics 101” is very informative.

Energy Star

http://www.energystar.gov/

Collaboration between the Department of Energy, the EPA and more than 7,000 private and public sector organizations providing information, reports, news and articles on energy efficient products, home improvements, hew homes, business improvements, legislation and standards.

Environmental Literacy Council – Energy

http://www.enviroliteracy.org/category.php/4.html

Background Information with specifics on Air and Climate, Land, Water, Ecosystems, Energy, Food and Environment and Society and links to web sites, articles, laws and data.

Farmer’s Guide to Energy Self Reliance

http://www.agenergysolutions.org

This site, developed by Vermont Law School’s Institute for Energy and the Environment provides up-to-date and informed energy management information to farmers. Covers energy efficiency, biomass, renewable energy, energy planning strategies, government incentives and financing. Includes a useful links and resources section, and success stories.

Fed Stats

http://www.fedstats.gov/

Statistics and links to statistical agencies such as Energy Information Administration, Minerals Management Service (oil, gas, minerals, etc.), and the United States Geological Survey (oil, gas, coal, etc.)

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

http://www.ferc.gov/

Articles, publications, administrative litigation, cases, hearings, alternative dispute resolution, staff reports, orders, statutes and news focusing on energy supply and demand, electricity, hydropower/hydroelectricity, gas, liquefied natural gas, and oil.

Geothermal Energy Association

http://www.geo-energy.org/

Geothermal energy information on use, national security, policy, environmental impacts, economic benefits, costs, employment, etc.. Also, industry priorities and reports on production and development.

Geothermal Resource Council

http://www.geothermal.org/

Articles, presentations, and links to websites with articles and books on geothermal energy.

Harvard Electricity Policy Group

http://www.ksg.harvard.edu/hepg/

Forum for analysis and discussion of “important policy issues facing the electricity industry.” Extensive library of research papers on competitive market models, EPAct, FERC rulings and reports, transmission rights, international models, anti-trust, public power, regulation and judicial review, reliability, resource adequacy, siting, demand-side activities etc.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

http://www.ipcc.ch/index.htm

Reports, articles, research papers, publications, official documents, graphics and links about global climate change, international involvement, and impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation in climate change.

International Energy Agency

http://www.iea.org/

Publications, articles, news and reports on: clean fossil fuels, climate change, CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions, coal, demand analysis, electricity, emergency preparedness, emissions trading and CDM, energy efficiency, energy market reform, energy policy, energy projections, environment, fusion power, natural gas, non-OECD countries, oil, renewable energy, sustainable development, technology, and transport.

ISO New England

http://www.iso-ne.com/

News, reports, articles, publications, data and statistics on the energy market, system operation, NEPOOL, operating procedures, transmission, regulation, demand response, generation, settlements and power system conditions.

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) - Green Buildings

http://www.nahbrc.org

Publications, books, articles, reports and guidelines for green buildings focusing on lot design, preparation and development; resource efficiency, energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality; operation, maintenance and homeowner education; global impact, and site planning and land development.

National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners

http://www.naruc.org/

Publications and links to reports on telecommunication, PURPA, Energy Policy Act, broadband over power lines, and current events in the utilities sector, etc. Focus on the regulation of telecommunications, energy and water utilities.

National Commission on Energy Policy

http://www.energycommission.org/

Proposals, articles and news on strategies to address energy challenges. Detailed analytical work in : oil security, climate change, energy efficiency, energy supplies, energy supply infrastructure and energy technologies.

National Conference of State Legislators - Energy and Electric Utilities

http://www.ncsl.org/programs/energy/energy2.htm

Articles, publications, legislation, policy, reports, news and data on electricity, renewable energy, energy efficiency, fossil energy, energy security, energy reliability, energy/electric utility standing committee, regulation, climate change, etc.

National Hydrogen Association

http://www.hydrogenassociation.org/

News, articles, links to information re: hydrogen energy, fuel cells, policy, codes and regulations, hydrogen safety, initiatives and events.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

http://www.nrel.gov/

Articles, news, reports, publications, and research and development on solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydrogen and fuel cells, buildings, advanced vehicles and fuels, electric infrastructure system, energy analysis, and basic sciences.

North American Electric Reliability Council

http://www.nerc.com/

NERC's mission is to ensure that the bulk electric system in North America is reliable, adequate and secure. Publishes standards, models, databases, reports and quarterly publications on compliance with standards, reliability assessment, reliability standards, audits and infrastructure protection.

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

http://www.neep.org/

Articles and reports on energy efficiency, efficiency standards, state efficiency laws, regional energy efficiency initiatives, building energy codes and energy efficiency news.

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association

http://www.nesea.org/

Information, articles, links, reports and recommended books about green building, sustainability, solar energy, conservation through landscaping, pollution reduction through appliances, energy efficiency construction, clean energy and sustainable transportation.

The Pew Center on Global Climate Change

http://www.pewclimate.org/

Links, articles, reports, statistics, statutes and publications on economics, environmental impacts, international issues, policy concerns and solutions regarding global warming.

Regulatory Assistance Project

http://www.raponline.org/

RAP provides research, analysis, and educational assistance to public officials on electric utility regulation. Articles, news, and reports on industry restructuring, renewable resource development, energy efficiency, performance-based regulation, demand-side management, green pricing, market power, resource portfolio management, distribution system regulation, reliability, rate design, energy security, environmental protection, etc.

Renewable Energy Policy Program

http://crest.org/

Publications, articles, news and reports falling under eight categories: policy, hydro, bioenergy, geothermal, wind, solar, hydrogen, and efficiency.

Rocky Mountain Institute

http://www.rmi.org/

Newsletters, books, articles and links to other websites dealing with research and consulting, education, outreach, and influences relating generally to energy, buildings and land, business, communities, climate, transportation, water.

Solar Energy Industries Association

http://www.seia.org/

Articles, news, committee reports, legislative history and actions, laws, regulations and reports related to solar energy.

Synapse Energy Economics

http://synapse-energy.com

Research, testimony, reports, publications, and articles on electric industry planning, regulation, restructuring, transmission planning, service reliability, siting, fuel diversity, resource planning, renewable energy potential, renewable portfolio standards, energy efficiency, electricity modeling, portfolio management, and environmental impacts.

U.S. Department of Energy

http://www.energy.gov

Covers science and technology, energy sources, energy efficiency, national security, safety and health, and research and development. Information re: computer computational sciences, material sciences engineering, chemical sciences, geosciences, biosciences, medical sciences, life sciences, nanoscale science, engineering, nuclear energy, renewable energy, superconductivity, and transportation.

U.S. Green Building Council

http://www.usgbc.org/

Documents, reports, publications, articles, news archives, research, fact sheets, case studies and links on energy efficient, green buildings.

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Environmental Law Journals – INDEXES AND Sites Linking to Journals

Directory of Open Access Journals

http://www.doaj.org?func=home

Free, full text scientific and scholarly journals that “exercise peer-review or editorial quality control”. Includes both environmental and law journals among it’s more than 2500 journals.

Findlaw Links to Academic Environmental Law Journals

http://stu.findlaw.com/journals/environmental.html