Environmental Organizations

  • The Saskatchewan Environmental Society

    has prepared a report (pdf file) entitled THE ROLE OF RENEWABLE LIQUID TRANSPORTATION FUELS IN CANADA'S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN: Pros and Cons, and Stages of Development of Ethanol, Biodiesel and Thermal Depolymerization Oil.

  • The National Farmers Union

    is concerned about how the ethanol industry is being developed, and questions the ethics of producing fuel from food. It has passed a resolution (PDF) against plans in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

  • The David Suziki Foundation

    has some information and links on sustainable energy solutions.

  • Some local citizens groups

    who are concerned about the negative impact of ethanol production in the US

  • Information and links that question the benefits of ethanol production, its environmental benefits, and its impact on local communities.

    • Common Purpose for Clean Energy is a US non-profit corporation with a mission of advocacy and coalition-building among individuals, businesses, industries, communities, and governments in identifying and implementing regional and global market-based energy and environmental solutions.
    • Sustainable Minnesota is the website of Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ME3), a nonprofit organization leading the transition to a clean, efficient, and fair energy system.
    • Alternative Energy Resources Organization (AERO) in Montana fosters the development of sustainable communities in rural states of the Rocky Mountain West and Northern Plains; promotes the use of renewable energy and conservation, sustainable agriculture, and community self-reliance.