A few organizations, some local to Knoxville, some internet only, that I have book marked for my use, and perhaps you'll find some useful for you as well. #### The American Chestnut Foundation "Our mission is to return the iconic American chestnut to its native range. Our vision is a robust eastern forest returned to its splendor. [Access here](https://tacf.org/) #### Biodiversity Heritage Library "The Biodiversity Heritage Library improves research methodology by collaboratively making biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community." [Access here](https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/) #### Choose Natives "We promote North American native plants over non-native alien plants in order to nurture healthy, balanced ecosystems and help restore natural habitats for all wildlife populations. We provide the curious with information on planting natives, advocating for critters, developing pesticide-free landscapes, and identifying invasive aliens." [Access here](https://choosenatives.org/) #### The Dark Mountain Project "...a rooted and branching network of creative activity, centred on the Dark Mountain journal, sustained by the work of a growing gang of collaborators and contributors, as well as the support of thousands of readers around the world." [Access here](https://dark-mountain.net/) #### The Electronic Frontier Foundation "The Electronic Frontier Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. Founded in 1990, EFF champions user privacy, free expression, and innovation through impact litigation, policy analysis, grassroots activism, and technology development. EFF's mission is to ensure that technology supports freedom, justice, and innovation for all people of the world." [Access here](https://www.eff.org/) #### Flaming Hydra "FLAMING HYDRA is a new kind of publication for people who like to read and write whatever we want, and to connect in an unmediated way, with no weirdo surveillance or profiteering—like the old internet used to be." Lucas is a paid member of the Hydra :) [Access here](https://flaminghydra.com/about/) #### Free Software Foundation "The Free Software Foundation (FSF) is a nonprofit with a worldwide mission to promote computer user freedom. We defend the rights of all software users." [Access here](https://www.fsf.org/) #### Hellbender Gathering of Poets "The Hellbender Gathering of Poets aims to nurture a community hellbent on finding the words that protect and repair our climate-changed world.  Through an annual festival that celebrates the power of poetry, we welcome writers and readers alike into a joyful rising— one galvanized by environmental science, awareness, courage, and hope." Lucas is a former member of the Hellbender Gathering of Poets :) [Access here](https://www.hellbenderpoets.org/) #### Hellmouth Magazine "Based in Knoxville, TN, our print magazine is published twice annually, featuring experimental essays, critical perspectives, artist highlights, and other multidisciplinary content." [Access here](https://www.hellmouthmag.com/) #### Institute for Local Self Reliance "The Institute for Local Self-Reliance has a vision of thriving, diverse, equitable communities. To reach this vision, we build local power and fight corporate control." [Access here](https://ilsr.org/) #### Knox County Public Library The Knox County Public Library! Everyone should have a local library card. If you live in Knoxville, I'll take you to get yours. [Access here](https://discover.knoxcountylibrary.org/?browseCategory=grp_new) #### Low Tech Magazine "Low-tech Magazine underscores the potential of past and often forgotten technologies and how they can inform sustainable energy practices." [Access here](https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/) #### No Escape Magazine "No Escape was started in 2019 by [Kaile Hultner (they/them)](https://noescapevg.com/author/noescapevg/). Since then, the site has published dozens of contributors online and through _No Escape Magazine_. Check out their work below." Lucas says: video game coverage with an edge [Access here](https://noescapevg.com/) #### Post Carbon Institute "Founded in 2003, Post Carbon Institute’s mission is to lead the transition to a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable world by providing individuals and communities with the resources needed to understand and respond to the interrelated ecological, economic, energy, and equity crises of the 21st century." [Access here](https://www.postcarbon.org/) #### Primary News Source "Every week we post about 300-350 government reports, news releases, alerts, executive and administrative actions, and more. We review throughout the day more than 800 newsrooms from the U.S. government, and from over 30 intergovernmental organizations, and 30 think tanks. So you don’t have to." [Access here](https://primarynewssource.org/) #### Pro Publica "ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. We dig deep into important issues, shining a light on abuses of power and betrayals of public trust — and we stick with those issues as long as it takes to hold power to account." Lucas says: Best journalism in the US. I recommend everyone read them. [Access here](https://www.propublica.org/) #### The Pudding "The Pudding explains ideas debated in culture with visual essays. We’re not chasing current events or clickbait. We choose topics where visuals inform _and_ entertain. We’ve been in the business of bringing you stories you didn’t know you needed since 2017." [Access here](https://pudding.cool/) #### Rouge "Rogue is a worker-owned cooperative business that features several former Polygon writers." [Access here](https://www.rogue.site/) #### Southeast Climate Adaption Science Center "The Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center is part of a network of nine Climate Adaptation Science Centers managed by the U.S. Geological Survey National Climate Adaptation Science Center. Our mission is to deliver science to help fish, wildlife, water, land, and people adapt to a changing climate." [Access here](https://secasc.ncsu.edu/) #### Trees Knoxville "We have a vision for a vibrant urban forest. And we have a plan to grow it." [Access here](https://treesknoxville.org/) #### YES! Knoxville "We’re a group of local Knoxvillians that love our town and believe that the status quo of how we design and build our neighborhoods is holding us back. We believe Knoxville will be better for everyone by building neighborhoods that have more housing, more options to get around, and more community spaces." [Access here](https://yesknoxville.org/)