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In 1971, a small but determined crew made its way slowly through the cold North Pacific waters off Alaska aboard the Phyllis Cormack, an aging 80-foot halibut seiner. They were members of the Don't Make a Wave Committee, now known worldwide as "Greenpeace." And they were ready to put their lives on the line to protest nuclear weapons tests planned for Amchitka Island. This brave voyage was the beginning of many succesful actions to save our planet.... |
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Your connection to Earth Day events and activities |
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UNEP's Industry and Environment Centre (UNEP IE)
Sustainable Production and Consumption promotes cleaner and safer industrial production and consumption patterns through consensus building, assistance in formulating policies and strategies, defining and encouraging the incorporation of environmental criteria in industrial production, and information exchange. |
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At this web site you will find information pertaining to the science of global warming; current and projected impacts of global warming; international and U.S. Government policies and programs; opportunities for individuals and corporations to help stop global warming (and in many cases, save money, too!); state and local actions that help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions; and, easy ways to obtain more information by fax, email and electronic order form. |
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WHAT IS THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT? This is an explanation on why Global Warming is here and where it came from. |
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This area contains a series of occasional articles by IPS staff
and their colleagues. Everything you always wanted to know about the Sun
and ionosphere but were
afraid to ask ... |
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The award-winning exhibition, Global Warming: Understanding the Forecast is on display at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, located at 10th and Constitution on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., through September 1. The museum is open daily from 10 am - 5:30 pm, and admission is free. Call (202) 357-2700 for details. |
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