UK250

A great collection of UK Environment websites

ENVIRONMENT Websites  www.environmentwebsites.co.uk

Environment: n. The combination of external physical conditions that affect and influence the growth, development, and survival of organisms.

• Carbon Trust  

  Set up by Government in 2001 as an independent company with a mission to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy by working with organisations to reduce carbon emissions and develop commercial low carbon technologies.

  https://www.carbontrust.com

• The Kingcombe Centre 

  Educational charity offering an engaging array of natural history, archaeology, craft and art courses throughout the year.

  https://www.kingcombe.org

• Natural England 

  Natural England is the government’s advisor on the natural environment. We provide practical advice, grounded in science, on how best to safeguard England’s natural wealth for the benefit of everyone.

  http://www.naturalengland.org.uk

• Greenpeace 

  Details on current campaigns and how to get involved.

  https://www.greenpeace.org.uk

• National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens 

  The world’s leading garden plant conservation charity, bringing together the talents of botanists, horticulturalists and conservationists and the dedication of keen amateur and professional gardeners.

  http://www.nccpg.com

• Energy Saving Trust 

  Working with a range of partners, EST focuses on delivering practical solutions for households, small firms and the road transport sector - solutions which save energy and deliver cleaner air.

  http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

• Friends of the Earth 

  Information on local, national and international campaigns.

  http://www.foe.co.uk

• Solartwin 

  Affordable solar hot water system, for washing and bathing.

  http://www.solartwin.com

• The Ecologist 

  Online information about this popular monthly environmental magazine.

  http://www.theecologist.org

• The Tree Register 

  A database and registry service of notable and ancient trees in Britain and Ireland.

  http://www.tree-register.org

• Scottish Natural Heritage 

  Information on the aims and campaigns for conservation in Scotland.

  http://www.snh.gov.uk

• Groundwork UK 

  Information, news and events from this environmental regeneration charity.

  http://www.groundwork.org.uk

• Carbon Footprint  

  Helps you to calculate your carbon footprint and shows you how to reduce it.

  http://www.carbonfootprint.com

• Sustrans 

  A charity working on practical environment projects.

  http://www.sustrans.org.uk

• The Natural Environment Research Council 

  Funding and managing environmental research projects.

  http://www.nerc.ac.uk

• Environment Agency 

  News, information, research and data from the leading public organisation for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.

  http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk

• English Heritage 

  Information on the services, grants and events of the Government's lead body for the historic environment in England.

  http://www.english-heritage.org.uk

• Department of Energy and Climate Change 

  Official site.

  https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-energy-climate-change