Car Talk's Eco Area
Click and Clack, hosts of NPR's venerable automotive advice show, explain and
evaluate the options available to environmentally-minded drivers.
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
See what the state with the most stringent anti-pollution rules and the most cars is doing to clean up the air.
Environmental Defense produced this easy-to-use source for information on air and water pollution in local areas.
This government site provides forecasts of air pollution, including health risk factors, for the United States.
U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center
A guide to alternative fuels, including where they come from and where to buy them.
PhysicsWeb: The hydrogen economy blasts off
As fuel-cell buses take to the streets in Iceland, the idea of an economy based
on hydrogen rather than fossil fuels is being taken more seriously. (July 2002)
PBS: Frontline World Report
A special report on Iceland, where people are turning away from oil and looking
to hydrogen to power them into the future. This section features great links
to Icelandic alternative fuel sources. (January 2003)
NewsHour Report on Hydrogen Fuel
This special science report from NewsHour features a debate about whether hydrogen
poses new problems for the environment and an interactive look at how a fuel
cell uses hydrogen to generate electricity. (October 2003)
The Alternative-fuel Vehicle Directory
A collection of links to everything you ever wanted to know about alternative transport choices.
Journey to Forever is a pioneering
expedition by a small, mobile NGO involved in environment
and rural development work. Here you can find Mike
Pelly's home recipe for biodiesel, along with a list of more conventional
Climate Change and Ecology
My Ecological Footprint
Answer questions about your habits and learn how many acres of biologically productive land are consumed by your lifestyle.
BBC's Hot Topics
A collection of BBC resources, stories, and links on climate change.
The EPA's Climate Change Page
Check out the U.S. government agency's official position on global warming.
Who Killed the Electric Car?
Chris Paine's first feature-length documentary was released by Sony Pictures in June 2006. This comprehensive website includes more about electric cars, alternative fuels and a trailer for the film.
NOW: Interview with Chris Paine
Director Chris Paine talks about his upcoming documentary, "Who Killed the Electric Car?" (June 9, 2006)
This group advocates the use of plug-in cars, trucks and SUVs to reduce our nation's dependence on petroleum and improve the global environment.
Online magazine devoted to electric vehicles.
Next time you rent a car, check for an EV Rentals in the area for some environmentally friendly options.
Hybrid Owners' Pages
This self-styled expert promises "more than you want to know about my experiences with the 2000 Honda Insight gas/electric hybrid automobile!"
Jim Klausen and "Sparky"
This retired science teacher has answered hundreds of questions about hybrid cars in newsgroups.
Ernst Schmidbauer, Prius Owner
Ernst compares his European Prius to its American counterpart. He also likes to remind people he can drive any speed he likes on the Autobahn.
John from Minnesota
Geek out with all sorts of mileage and performance specs on the Prius.