Websites
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A Brief History of Environmentalism
In-depth article on Channel 4's Science site that includes lots of links and books.
Earth Summit 2002
www.earthsummit2002.org
Gives you an overview of the Earth Summit 2002, what it was, where it came from, what delegates discussed and what it tried to accomplish.
Article packed with tips on how to be more eco-friendly, including how to make your own cleaning products and a guide to ethical finance.
Guide to Green Motoring
4Car's practical tips on responsible car-buying and maintenance.
Site accompanying the Channel 4 Schools series to encourage pupils to think globally but act locally. Includes teaching notes and masses of links to organisations.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/...
BBC News Online shines a spotlight on the key polluters responsible for greenhouse gas emissions. Find out who will make or break the global climate treaty, the Kyoto Protocol.
Recycling - where does it all go?
What happens to those cans, bottles and papers we place in the recycling box every week? Where do they go and what do they get turned into? Includes a list of websites and organisations with information on how to do your bit.
Shell
http://www.shell.com/...
Shell's site on environmental policies and other issues.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
http://unfccc.int/2860.php
Very detailed site, including the Kyoto Treaty document itself and downloadable publications such as The First 10 Years - an overview of actions to combat climate change.
Weather 2080
Britain's climate is changing and Earth is expected to continue experiencing global warming in the future. But the pressing question is to what degree are we likely to feel the heat? Check out the 'find out more' section for loads of links and books.
In-depth article on Channel 4's Science site that includes lots of links and books.
Earth Summit 2002
www.earthsummit2002.org
Gives you an overview of the Earth Summit 2002, what it was, where it came from, what delegates discussed and what it tried to accomplish.
Friends of the Ionian
Promoting sustainable tourism in the Ionian islands of Greece – Corfu, Paxos, Lefkas, Ithaca, Kefalonia, Zakynthos or Zante and Kythira.
Global Warming – Back to the Future
Looks back at global temperature fluctuations of the past and asks whether man's impact on the current climate is cause for concern.
Article packed with tips on how to be more eco-friendly, including how to make your own cleaning products and a guide to ethical finance.
Guide to Green Motoring
4Car's practical tips on responsible car-buying and maintenance.
Nuclear Power – Cure For Global Warming?
Greenhouse gases are on the rise. So are global temperatures and sea levels. Our use of fossil fuels is to blame. Could it be time to say 'Nuclear Power? Yes Please.'
Site accompanying the Channel 4 Schools series to encourage pupils to think globally but act locally. Includes teaching notes and masses of links to organisations.
The Politics of Carbon Scientists calculate that the only way to prevent devastating climate change is to reduce global carbon emissions by about 60% from today's levels by 2050. How will the international community tackle this? Can the politicians pull it off?
The Politics of Climate Changehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/...
BBC News Online shines a spotlight on the key polluters responsible for greenhouse gas emissions. Find out who will make or break the global climate treaty, the Kyoto Protocol.
Recycling - where does it all go?
What happens to those cans, bottles and papers we place in the recycling box every week? Where do they go and what do they get turned into? Includes a list of websites and organisations with information on how to do your bit.
Shell
http://www.shell.com/...
Shell's site on environmental policies and other issues.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
http://unfccc.int/2860.php
Very detailed site, including the Kyoto Treaty document itself and downloadable publications such as The First 10 Years - an overview of actions to combat climate change.
Weather 2080
Britain's climate is changing and Earth is expected to continue experiencing global warming in the future. But the pressing question is to what degree are we likely to feel the heat? Check out the 'find out more' section for loads of links and books.