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Presidents Climate Commitment
The American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment is a pledge made by presidents of 555 universities (and still counting) all over the country, with the goal of campus carbon neutrality within the next two years. The commitment is an institutional goal intended to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by mid-century.

Greenhouse Gases, Climate Change, and Energy
What is global warming? What are greenhouse gases that destroy our earth? This site has a very clear and helpful description of what is happening as a result of human activity.

Kyoto Protocol
The Kyoto Protocol is a treaty developed by the United Nations and enforced in 2005 to target and lower overall emissions of six greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, sulfur hexafluoride, HFCs, and PFCs.

World View of Global Warming
Climate change is made evident through photographic documentation, showing the impact of global warming upon animals in their natural habitat as well as other geographic locations.

Beat the Heat
A comprehensive summary on global warming and possible solutions will give you a better understanding of this urgent issue. Also, find out what other people all over America are doing to solve this dilemma.

SafeClimate Calculator
By describing your lifestyle, this calculator allows you to calculate your carbon footprint. After an easy three-step process, you will discover the impact you are making on the earth.

StopGlobalWarming.org: Take Action
Acknowledge the environmental impact you are making in your daily lifestyle, and understand how much of a change you can achieve by making a few alterations in your daily lifestyle. You too can make a difference!

Energy Star - Back to School(PDF)
Going back to school? Shopping for supplies and things for the dorm? Find out why you should purchase EnergySTAR products. EnergySTAR products have an environmentally-friendly approval rating.

DC Youth Environmental Alliance
College students in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia are working together to take action. DCYEA is a dynamic alliance of DC youth creating positive environmental change in our schools, communities, and government.

Green - DC
With the goal of being a model in conserving its resources and minimizing its ecological footprint, the District of Columbia is addressing environmental issues with its current programs, policies, services, events, and issues.