When we go hunting for facts about how the world is doing or to find something we could use, we use these links over an over.
Organizations
![]() https://buynothingproject.org/ Follow this link to sign up to a local group on Facebook. You'll find out what you can exchange with neighbors when you and they aren't using the stuff.
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This app lists and grades companies on their social and environmental practices. You can free iPhone or Google app, or search online to find out about companies and their grade. The author of this app is a sociology professor, Dr. Ellis Jones. You can read more about the app and him here.
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References
Trusted sources for data.

"We conduct scientific research on public climate change knowledge, attitudes, policy preferences, and behavior, and the underlying psychological, cultural, and political factors that influence them. We also engage the public in climate change science and solutions, in partnership with governments, media organizations, companies, and civil society, and with a daily, national radio program, Yale Climate Connections." http://climatecommunication.yale.edu/
![]() Global Climate Change
Vital Signs of the Planet https://climate.nasa.gov/vital-signs/global-temperature/ |
![]() Earth System Research Laboratory
Global Monitoring Division https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/ccgg/trends/weekly.html |

"... [A] resource for companies and investors to understand and address forced labor risks within their global supply chains ... KnowTheChain is committed to helping companies make an impact in their efforts to address forced labor." https://knowthechain.org/