some resources
more on the eco barons
For the Internet supplement to this book, including photos of the eco barons and their projects, maps, background information, links to their individual Web sites, and more resources, visit http://ecobarons.wordpress.com.
For more information on the author and his work, coming events, book excerpts, and more, visit www.edwardhumes.com.
general environmental information, news, and advice
Grist: Environmental News and Commentary: www.grist.org and the related blog, http://gristmill.grist.org.
Greenwash Brigade: www.publicradio.org/columns/sustainability/green wash.
The Sietch Blog: www.blog.thesietch.org.
Green Options: http://greenoptions.com.
Climate Debate Daily: Get all sides of the global warming debate at http://climatedebatedaily.com.
living like an eco baron
Terrapass: Calculate your carbon footprint and find green products at www.terrapass.com.
NativeEnergy: Learn about and purchase carbon offsets at www.nativeenergy.com.
Service trips: Earthwatch Institute and the Sierra Club maintain lists of volunteer vacations that put you to work on conservation and public lands projects.
Earthwatch: www.earthwatch.org/expedition.
Sierra Club: http://tioga.sierraclub.org/TripSearch/show-searchresults.do?triptype=SV.
Treehugger: This environmental Web site’s How to Go Green guide offers tips on green home buying, green dishwashers, green gift buying, greening your sex life, and more at www.treehugger.com/gogreen.php.
driving like an eco baron
EPA Green Vehicle Guide: Learn about the greenest cars in America at www.epa.gov/greenvehicles.
Plug In America: www.pluginamerica.com.
Green Car Congress: News, reports, and information on sustainable transportation at www.greencarcongress.com.
The California Cars Initiative: www.calcars.org.
Drive Green: Calculate and offset the greenhouse gas emissions for your travel at www.drivegreen.com.
eating like an eco baron
Green Daily Green Eating Guide: www.greendaily.com/2008/02/07/eating-green-an-intro.
Eat Well Guide: Find, cook, and eat sustainable food at www.eatwellguide.org.
Sustainable Table: Another excellent resource for local and sustainable food is www.sustainabletable.org.