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Pollution -- Prevention Carbon Mitigation Initiative (CMI) 
 This site posits solutions to "the greenhouse gas problem." Find scientific and technical papers, references, and presentations on topics such as low-carbon energy technologies, underground carbon storage, and carbon mitigation strategies. Includes links to related websites. A joint project of Princeton University, BP, and the Ford Motor Company. http://www.princeton.edu/~cmi/ Topics: Environment, Pollution Last updated Apr 26, 2006 Clean Snowmobile Facts
"Controversies about snowmobile emissions and access to U.S. National Parks and other public lands have prompted studies, rulings, lawsuits, and technological innovations aimed at producing cleaner, quieter snowmobiles. Sponsored by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, this website presents objective and balanced information about all aspects of the debate, including concerns and possible solutions." Includes a FAQ, a glossary, publications, and links. http://deq.mt.gov/CleanSnowmobile/ Topics: Environment, Transportation, Winter Sports Last updated Nov 27, 2005 Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC)
"Promoting a cleaner environment through pollution prevention." Intended primarily for business, industry, and government, but with much generally accessible information, this website provides an online newsletter, factsheets, reports, and case studies on pollution, grant opportunities (not limited to the Northwest), and a database of pollution prevention research and evaluations of pollution prevention technologies. http://www.pprc.org/ Topics: Energy Last updated Sep 2, 2006 Topic Hubs: Fiberglass Fabrication
"This primer is intended as a quick guide to the essential P2 [pollution prevention] information on Fiberglass Fabrication, as well as a compilation of pertinent on-line resources." Features industry background on this "process of molding glass fibers, and/or thermoset plastics," terms, and information about operations and pollution prevention opportunities. From the Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC). http://pprc.org/hubs/toc.cfm?hub=10&subsec=7&nav=7 Topics: Jobs & Work, Pollution Last updated Jul 13, 2005 Toxic-Free Legacy Coalition
Website for this alliance of dozens of Washington state organizations "that rejects the trespass of persistent toxic chemicals in the environment and our bodies." Describes coalition campaigns such as eliminating the use of toxic flame retardants (PBDEs) in common household products, and reducing toxic chemicals in cosmetic and personal care products. Also includes related fact sheets, and background about the dangers of persistent toxic chemicals (such as dioxin and mercury). http://www.toxicfreelegacy.org Topics: Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Feb 17, 2009 |
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