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The first Earth Day was celebrated on 20 April 1970. Since then, we've been more aware of the need to live more in harmony with the Earth. As global warming is becoming a reality and is starting to disrupt our weather patterns more and more, it's a great time to learn more about living Earth-friendly.

LIBRARY CATALOG Books for Adults In Confessions of an Eco-Sinner, Pearce surveys his home and then launches on a global tour to track down, among other things, the Tanzanians who grow and harvest his fair-trade coffee (which isn't as fair as one might hope), the Central American plantations that grow his daily banana (a treat that may disappear forever), the women in the Bangladeshi sweatshops who sew his jeans, the Chinese factory cities where the world's computers are made, and the African afterlife for old cell phones. It's a fascinating portrait, by turns sobering and hopeful, of the effects the world's more than 6 billion inhabitants-all eating, consuming, making-have on our planet, and of the working and living conditions of the people who produce most of these goods.   Books for Teens Fifteen-year-old Kendra Bishop quickly regrets her rash decision to write to a new reality television show when she finds herself in Monterey, California, living with a large family of activists rather than in a Manhattan apartment with her uptight, money-oriented parents.   Books for Older Children Going on vacation? Learn about great ways to have a 'green' vacation. Includes tips about things to do before leaving, such as canceling the paper and turning down the heat. What are the most environmentally friendly ways to travel? And what are great things to do—and avoid—once you get there. Learn how to be an Eco-Tourist!   Books for Younger Children Fascinated by the fact that humans are made mostly of water, a boy develops an unusual relationship with it once he stops being afraid.   More books for: Adults Teens Older Children Younger Children   FOR MORE LIBRARY RESOURCES TRY: ecological energy conservation environmental environmentalism environmentalists global warming green movement green products organic living renewable energy self-reliant living solar energy sustainable living

RESEARCH DATABASES  New Book of Popular Science Over 400 articles covering a wide array of scientific topics.  Science Resource Center Includes topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations and the latest scientific developments are covered in articles from over 200 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites. The database covers curriculum-related science topics and offers teachers an easy-to-use tool to identify content directly correlated to state and national standards.  Searchasaurus Magazines and encyclopedias especially for kids. Includes the Animal Encyclopedia!  SIRS Knowledge Source Includes SIRS Researcher (Student Reference, Social Issues, Health, Science, and Business), SIRS Government Reporter (Historic and Government Documents, Directories and Almanacs), SIRS Renaissance (Current Perspectives on the Arts & Humanities), SKS WebSelect (Editorially Selected Web Sites), and SIRS Interactive Citizenship (What Citizens Need to Know Series of Interactive Books.) Great resource for homework, research and information!  Today's Science Science news, especially for students. Includes a great Subject Index, to help with those pesky science reports, that you never know what to write about. DIGITAL COLLECTIONS  Science Reference Collection A collection of Science reference books. WEB SITES  Earth Day Network Earth Day Network Promotes environmental citizenship and year round progressive action worldwide.  Encyclopedia of Earth A free, searchable collection of articles in non-technical language, written by scholars, professionals, educators, and experts.  Good Guide GoodGuide strives to provide the world's largest and most reliable source of information on the health, environmental, and social impacts of products and companies.  Keep America Beautiful Encourages individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community environments.  National Geographic Green Guide Feature buying guides, tips and tools, blogs and more.  PlanetGreen.com Solutions-oriented tips and information that can help you make your life a little (or a lot) greener.  Wikia Green A website sommitted to building the best resource for citizens of the Earth to learn about the environment and how to live a more sustainable life. LOCAL RESOURCES  Blind Center of Nevada Computer Recycling Program The Blind Center of Nevada provides high quality professional computer recycling services. We have developed recycling and computer waste solutions that focus on assured data privacy, maximization of raw material extraction and customer satisfaction.  Clark County Department of Air Quality & Environmental Management This county department monitors and maintains air quality in Southern Nevada and develops programs for the protection of Southern Nevada's natural resources.  Clark County Eco-County Initiative In September 2008, the Clark County Commission took a step toward reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions by focusing on the following seven areas of conservation: air quality, water, water reduction and recycling, green building, energy use, transportation and land use/habitat protection.  Clark County Parks & Recreation Department Wetlands Park The Wetlands Park Nature Preserve features two miles of concrete walking trails, graveled secondary trails, a bird viewing blind, ponds, trail markers, and aesthetic views of the nearby alluvial fan and mountains of Rainbow Gardens.  Clark County Water Reclamation District The Clark County Water Reclamation District plays an important part in the water cycle by collecting, treating, reclaiming and returning millions of gallons of cleaned water back into the Colorado River through Lake Mead.  Conservation District of Southern Nevada The mission of the Conservation District of Southern Nevada is to promote resource conservation, preservation and sustainability through education, facilitation and public and private partnerships to benefit the citizens of Clark County.  Desert Research Institute DRI research ranges from watershed issues at Nevada lakes to the preservation of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses in China, to assisting the Army with desert terrain issues in the Middle East. It is currently constructing the first six-sided computer visualization laboratory west of Iowa.  Energy Saving Tips from Southwest Gas Making a few energy-efficient improvements in your home can make it more comfortable and save you money.  Green Living Page from Channel 13 Action News Channel 13 ABC Action News online resources and links for green living.  Green Page from Fox 5 News A collection of online resources and links for green living compiled by the team at KVVU Television, Fox 5 Las Vegas.  GreenerVegas.org Greener Vegas' goal is to raise community awareness of recycling initiatives already being conducted by business in Las Vegas , and to provide internet based educational resources for students, teachers, and the general public.  Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve and Water Reclamation Facility The Preserve is home to thousands of migratory waterfowl as well as numerous resident desert birds. There are nine ponds available for birding, surrounded by both paved and soft surfaces.  Las Vegas Valley Water District Curbing Water Waste Class The Las Vegas Valley Water District offers a free Curbing Water Waste class throughout the year to help customers identify and correct various water-waste issues on their property.  Las Vegas Valley Water District Get Water Smart Page Southern Nevada is weathering the worst drought on record. Get water smart to help protect our water resources.  Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee The Wash is an "urban" river: a flow of water that is comprised of urban runoff, shallow groundwater, reclaimed water, and stormwater. Wetlands clean the water that runs through them, filtering out harmful residues from fertilizers, oils, and other contaminants, and by allowing nature to filter the water, we reap benefits in improved water quality, creation of habitat for various outdoor activities and wildlife uses, and increased aesthetic value.  Nevada State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Preserving, protecting, and enhancing these wonders is the responsibility of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.  Project ecoBrand A freeNevada-based eco-forum to connect with other eco-conscious professionals, organizations, services and individuals.  Save Energy, Save Money from NV Energy Conservation programs, advice and tips to help you stay comfortable in your home or business while reducing your energy costs. NATIONAL RESOURCES  Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Center The DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's (EERE) Information Center answers questions about EERE's products, services, and technology programs, and refers callers to the most appropriate EERE resources.  Library of Congress Environmental Sciences Subject Guide A collection of links and resources assembled by the Library of Congress  The Home Energy Librarian The Home Energy Saver is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes, and find the resources to make the savings happen.  The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.  United States Environmental Protection Agency Information about Agency history, mission, projects, laws and regulations, budget, publications, news, and more. VIDEO FILES  Go Green Tube GoGreenTube is a green focused hub of activity, educating the world on how to live a greener, healthier, fun life, in a way that's lighter on the planet.  GreenEnergyTV GreenEnergyTV is an Online Television Channel that is dedicated to airing green videos. Launched only in January 2007, Green Energy TV now has viewers from over 160 countries on 6 continents.  The GREEN from Sundance Channel Multimedia content focusing on the earth's ecology and concepts of "green" living that balance human needs with responsible care for the planet