Links

Climate Change

The Hadley Centre - Excellent explanations of the global carbon cycle, the near balance between carbon sources and sinks and the importance of man's contribution to the relatively small atmospheric store of carbon.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - Full access to the IPCC's most recent Assessment Report, which include full descriptions of the scientific basis for climate change, impacts and potential adaptation responses, methods for mitigating against climate change and policy relevant synthesis of the report's main findings.

UK Climate Impacts Programme - (UKCIP) provides scenarios that show how our climate might change and co-ordinates research on dealing with our future climate.

Nuclear primer in pictures - Anyone who thinks nuclear is the zero CO2 answer to all our problems should take a look at this.

National Energy Foundation - NEF mobilises individuals, businesses and communities to make their contribution to reducing carbon emissions through energy efficiency and use of sustainable energy sources in order to maintain the affordability of energy and to combat global warming.

Peak Oil

The world has very nearly used half the oil that's available. After this point of peak oil production, the scrap starts for control of what is left with massive economic and social changes inevitable. Everyone should be aware of this and prepare.

Powerswitch - dedicated to raising awareness & discussion of the impending & permanent decline of cheap oil & gas supply, the consequences of which will affect every corner of our lives.

James Howard Kunstler - a fine blog from a wise American who eloquently chronicles our energy supply problems amongst other things. Clusterfuck nation is updated every Monday and 'Eyesore of the month' is a wonderful commentary on bad architecture and town planning.

Rob Newman - You may remember him from 'The Mary Whitehouse Experience' and 'Newman and Baddiel'. These days, he is spreading the message of peak oil and climate change through comedy. His fabulous 'History of Oil' show can be viewed here

Recycling

Freecycle - Obtain or offer items that would otherwise be thrown away, for FREE. I set up the Farnborough Aldershot group. To find your local group, click here

Sustainability

Centre for Alternative Technology - Europe's leading Eco Centre - based in Machynlleth, Wales; CAT is a fine place to visit to get inspiration in how to lead a more sustainable lifestyle. The website is crammed with useful information. Excellent residential courses.

South West England Sustainable Enterprise Society - Our vision is of a co-housing eco village where there are 15 - 20 dwelling units and a hostel for 20 visitors, with 20 - 50 diverse people on-site, including residents and visitors. We shall live independently and privately, but help each other with jobs that are better done by a group. The main ethos will be that we are all trying to live a low impact life-style. You can download a brochure here and you can see our very first newsletter here

Natural Discovery Ltd - Green 'discovery' short breaks, Eco home products and The Electric Biking Experience

Other

Rotaract - A quick plug for this organisation for 18-30 year olds with clubs throughout the world. It enables members to meet people, try new activities, and make a difference in their local community. I am one of the crusty hangers-on that the Camberley club can't quite get rid of.