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Alliance to End Chickens as Kaporos

“The Alliance to End Chickens as Kaporos is an association of groups and individuals who seek to replace the use of chickens in Kaporos ceremonies with money or other non-animal symbols of atonement. The Alliance does not oppose Kaporos per se, only the cruel and unnecessary use of chickens in the ceremony.”


Alternative Energy Headlines

“The latest alternative and renewable energy news from our clean energy news sources.”


Alternative Energy News

“Alternative energy news, and information about renewable energy technologies.”


Alternative Outfitters

“Welcome to Alternative Outfitters! We are your online vegan boutique — a resource for fashionable leather alternatives, and cruelty-free products for a compassionate lifestyle. We have put together an amazing collection of stylish vegan shoes, vegan handbags, and vegan accessories, for your shopping pleasures. Recently, we have added cruelty-free vegan cosmetics, and personal care items to our product line. Because fashion and beauty go hand-in-hand. We realize how challenging it may be to find fashionable, high-quality, vegan, cruelty-free products. There are not a lot of options within this realm of shopping. Often times, you may have to shop in a variety of stores, before you find the best vegan products. Now it is easy to shop high fashion and feel good about it! We’ve made it more convenient, for people who are concerned about the environment, and what they wear on their bodies to shop cruelty-free. Finally, you don’t have to sacrifice fashion, for a more compassionate lifestyle. You can have both! Have fun shopping vegan and cruelty-free!!”


Alternatives to Violence Project Queensland

“Welcome to AVPQ Online. AVPQ is a growing community of people who support those actively seeking nonviolent solutions to conflict. Members share experiences, skills, information and their time. It is a multicultural, independent, non-profit association of trained volunteers, offering experiential workshops that can help people to change their lives.”


AlterNet

“AlterNet is an award-winning news magazine and online community that creates original journalism and amplifies the best of hundreds of other independent media sources. AlterNet’s aim is to inspire action and advocacy on the environment, human rights and civil liberties, social justice, media, health care issues, and more. Since its inception in 1998, AlterNet.org has grown dramatically to keep pace with the public demand for independent news. We provide free online content to millions of readers, serving as a reliable filter, keeping our vast audience well-informed and engaged, helping them to navigate a culture of information overload and providing an alternative to the commercial media onslaught.”


American Anti-Vivisection Society

“Ending the use of animals in science through education, advocacy, and the development of alternative methods.”


American Friends Service Committee

“AFSC is a Quaker organization devoted to service, development, and peace programs throughout the world. Our work is based on the belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice.”


American Rivers

“The mission of American Rivers is to protect wild rivers, restore damaged rivers and conserve clean water for people and nature…We combine national advocacy with field work in key river basins to deliver the greatest impact. We are practical problem-solvers with positions informed by science. We build partnerships and work closely with local river advocates, business and agriculture interests, recreation groups and others to forge win-win solutions. And with our expertise, outreach, and additional grants, we deliver the highest return on investment.”


American Solar Energy Society

“Established in 1954, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that advocates for sustainable living and 100% renewable energy. We share information, events and resources to cultivate community and power progress in the U.S. and beyond. As the U.S. section of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), we work with individuals and groups around the world to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy and sustainable living society.”


American Solar Energy Society – News and Stories

“Established in 1954, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that advocates for sustainable living and 100% renewable energy. We share information, events and resources to cultivate community and power progress in the U.S. and beyond. As the U.S. section of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), we work with individuals and groups around the world to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy and sustainable living society.”


American Vegan Society

“American Vegan Society (AVS) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit here for you to learn about a compassionate way of life since 1960. AVS provides community and friendship to the general public and welcomes everyone to learn about veganism.”



American Wind Energy Association

“The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is the national trade association for the U.S. wind industry. With thousands of wind industry members and wind policy advocates, AWEA promotes wind energy as a clean source of electricity for American consumers.”


Amnesty International

“Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people in over 150 countries and territories who campaign to end abuses of human rights.”


An Energy Revolution is Possible

Link to summary report and full technical report . “The 782 wealthiest people on the planet hold personal fortunes of around $5,149 billion. Friends of the Earth International calculates that this sum could power Africa, Latin America and much of Asia with 100% renewable energy by 2030. This briefing clearly illustrates that the finance for an energy revolution certainly exists. The political will to drive the transformation is, on the other hand, shockingly absent. It is a gross injustice that 0.00001% of the global population hold the kind of wealth that could halt a climate disaster, but instead often exacerbate the problem.”


Analysis of Cancer Risks in Populations near Nuclear Facilities

“The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (U.S.NRC) requested that the National Research Council provide an assessment of cancer risks in populations near U.S.NRC-licensed nuclear facilities. This assessment is being carried out in two consecutive phases. The first phase (Phase 1) was completed in May 2012 and resulted in a consensus report. The second phase (Phase 2) would be the assessment of cancer risks informed by the recommendations of the Phase 1 report.”


ANIMAL

“The PET is a non-governmental organization for the defense of fundamental rights of non-human animals founded in Porto in 1994. We develop public education and information campaigns about the non-human animals, their characteristics, needs, interests and fundamental rights. In addition to these education actions, ANIMAL also develops alert and protest campaigns, special investigations and public denunciations, public relations work and legal actions. The work of ANIMAL has a strong political work, being an important force in the contact with authorities and policy makers, in order to promote the advancement of the respect of animal rights and its legislative protection.”


Animal Charity Evaluators

“Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered in the United States dedicated to finding and advocating for highly effective opportunities to improve the lives of animals. ACE aids compassionate givers, professionals, and volunteers in making informed decisions about how to help animals as effectively as possible. We strive to identify ways to alleviate suffering and improve the lives of animals on a wide scale, while continuously updating our recommendations based on new evidence. We oppose all systems of oppression and recognize that they are connected and mutually reinforcing.”


Animal Experiment Opponents

“We are an animal rights organization since 1968 with members, friends and contact points all over the world. Our goal is the abolition of all animal experiments and their replacement by non-animal methods.”