Educate Yourself! Interesting Resources

http://thecanadian.org/

• Information about (un)sustainable development in Canada. Raises critical questions regarding the viability of developments and current Canadian policies 

Collapse by Jared Diamond

• Chronicles the collapse of some of the most prominent civilizations in history and explores the driving forces behind their demise. Also serves as something of a cautionary tale as the author draws parallels between ancient and current civilizations, and therefore encourages a shift in the traditional, business-as-usual paradigm.

Short Illustrated History of Progress

• Follows a similar model to Diamond's Collapse in a less specific way, explores the trends that cause collapse and the perception shift required to protect current civilizations from the fate of civilizations of the past.

http://sustainablechoices.stanford.edu/

• Addresses some of the most common unsustainable human behaviors and offers alternative solutions for reducing individual ecological footprints.

http://ocean.si.edu/

• A beautiful and educational site regarding all things ocean . Features wonderful photo essays and information regarding whales and the flora and fauna of the sea.