Environment

Belu Water

Belus biodegradable corn based water bottles are only available in the UK, but an innovative alternative nonetheless.

British Naturalists Association

The website aims to reach new people who may be interested in the work of the British Naturalists Association (BNA) and to keep existing members fully informed.

23 Sep 05 Fears about exposure to crop spraying gain ground.

The independent Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution has condemned government regulation on pesticides as inadequate and flawed.

Green Books

Green Books is a small independent publishing company, whose aim is to inform and inspire the general reader about ecological, spiritual and cultural issues of our time.

Planetary Voices

Green audio site, featuring environmental issues, peace work and life-affirming interviews. Aims to inspire by giving a voice to passionate people who care about what they do.

SchNEWS

Weekly news on latest actions. Diary, Activist Database, archive, etc. E-mail/Snail mail subscription available

Waste Watch

Waste Watch is a leading environmental organisation working to change the way people use the world's natural resources. Waste Watch is a national, independent and not-for-profit charity.

5 Jun 08 80 ways to celebrate World Environment Day

From bicycle parades and green blogging to rainwater harvesting and walking: Make 5th June a zero emissions day!

15 Dec 06 All that glisters is not green

The Guardian suggests some greener alternatives to standard plastic seasonal decorations

2 Apr 08 Anglo Platinum is polluting local water supplies

says an investigation by ActionAid into the activities of the world’s biggest platinum mining company.

11 Nov 05 Britain facing large energy gap.

A major report claims that fossil fuels will remain the mainstay of supply, with renewables expanding and nuclear power almost certainly needed.

British Association of Nature Conservationists

To increase knowledge and information regarding UK nature conservation

18 Nov 05 Climate change puts fish at risk, warns WWF.

A week ahead of a key Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol in Montreal, a WWF report claims that as climate change kicks in it adds to the pressure on already strained fish populations. Download PDF Report Are we putting our fish in hot water?.

Environmental Activism

Wide range of useful information from Govt., NGOs &: across the net

2 Apr 08 GM seeds persist for 10 years

Swedish scientists have found trangenic oilseed rape plants still growing in a field despite a decade of intensive efforts to remove them.

24 May 07 Grand designs for the ultimate green garden

Visitors to Grand Designs Live ExCel London (8-10 June 2007) will be
invited to visit the ultimate Green Garden and learn how to stylishly
transform their own gardens while helping to tackle climate change.

27 Apr 07 Indigenous leader wins Goldman prize for defending uncontacted tribes

The winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize 2007 include Peruvian indigenous leader Julio Cusirichi Palacios,

6 Jun 08 Love the one you're with!

Save money and time by upgrading your computer rather than buying a new one.

27 Nov 07 Opportunities to "vote"

The Home Office has recently released a consultation paper to gauge the public’s feelings around protesting in and around Parliament. You are invited to let your thoughts and feelings be known. And the BBC is asking its readers to vote whether a third runway and sixth terminal should be built at Heathrow.

People in Action for a Better World

Links to Initiatives, Associations and Information on the Internet

13 Jan 06 Plants revealed as methane source.

The journal Nature reports that Scientists in Germany have discovered that ordinary plants produce significant amounts of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. This unexpected finding, if confirmed, will have an impact on both greenhouse-gas accounting and research into sources of methane.

19 Apr 08 Slurry ban is pollution cause claims NFU

The smell wafting over South East England may be from Dutch farmers spreading slurry, and could become an annual event if the Government goes ahead with its plan to ban winter slurry spreading.

22 Apr 08 Wear your wellies to work

and help raise awareness about organic farming for a sustainable future