A
selection of great websites for further information, inspiration & action.
Eco-psychology & Earth Care
www.joannamacy.net
– “This web site opens doors to the new bodies of thought, time-tested spiritual
practices, and pioneering group methods, that are powerful inspirations to
understanding and action.”
www.ecopsych.com
– online Eco-psychology courses from Project Nature Connect
www.chrisjohnstone.info/great_turning.htm - “a
specialist in
the psychology of change and personal power.” Also has a great newsletter
called ‘The Great Turning Times’
www.ecopsychology.org
- “a public forum for our diverse experiences of the human-nature
relationship.” Has a great online newsletter called
GatheringsPermaculture/Earth Care
www.animas.org
- "The primary goal and method of all Animas Valley Institute programs is
the encounter with soul. Founded in 1980 by psychologist and wilderness guide
Bill Plotkin, Ph.D., the Institute is one of North America's longest-standing
organizations offering contemporary wilderness rites.”
www.permacultureactivist.net - “promoting the
design of sustainable human communities. Information on permaculture design,
edible landscaping, bioregionalism, cooperative action, aquaculture, natural
building, earthworks, renewable energy, practical solutions to the challenges
of Real Life, and much more.”
www.earthrepair.net/charter.shtml “This visionary
one page charter has been produced as a wide-ranging, long-term global action
plan for governments and people who want to create a future without war. It
presents succinct, practical and achievable solutions to help bring about a
sustainable and peaceful future for everyone.”
www.worldwatch.org
- “Independent research for an environmentally sustainable and socially just
society” If you want to know what is really happening in the world go to
World-Watch. You can also watch some great videos on the EcoLogical Consumer
Channel.
www.simpleliving.net
“resources, tools, contacts and examples for conscious, simple, healthy and
restorative living” Listen to some great shows on their free radio station.
Vegan and Raw Foods
www.vegetarian.org.uk
- The Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation. All you need to know about the health,
environmental and ethical reasons to go veggie
www.funkyraw.com
– “Funky Raw exists to support people eating a raw food diet. We also enable
raw foodists to connect up and support each other.”
www.viva.org.uk
- Vegetarian International Voice for Animals – amazing insights and practical
advice on being veggie and vegan.
www.happycow.net
– Happy Cow's vegetarian restaurants guide is a global, searchable vegetarian
dining guide and directory of natural health food stores, including nutrition
& health tips, vegan recipes, raw foods, travel, veganism and other vegetarian issues.
Alternative Media
www.theecologist.org
- the world’s most respected environmental affairs magazine.
www.bigpicture.tv
- “an online media channel that streams free video clips of global leaders in
sustainability. Browse a growing archive of internationally renowned names
including scientists, environmentalists, politicians, journalists, academics
and activists.” This site is FULL of insightful, informative and inspirational
clips – log on today!!
www.resurgence.org
- “articles that are on the cutting edge of current thinking, promoting
creativity, ecology, spirituality and frugality.”
www.positivenews.org.uk
– positive, radical, inspiring and insightful news from around the world
www.undoit.org
– an excellent site by the Environmental Defense Action fund – includes an
online petition to send to the White House. The site also features great
resources on climate change such as multi-media presentations, archive news
items and a guide of 20 steps to undo global warming with figures on both the
emissions reduction and the money you save.
www.global-mindshift.org
– “promotes an expanded view of what it means to be human based on the
knowledge of our evolutionary journey.”Holistic Living & Therapies
www.purelyholistic.com– “London Natural Health Therapist. PURELY HOLISTIC – A wide range
of natural therapies for health, relaxation and wellbeing. Relaxation Therapy,
Online Therapy, CHIOS energy field healing, Meditation Classes, Online Courses
and more”