Useful Links
There are countless numbers of environmental charities, organisations and websites out there, but here are just a few to whet your appetite:
The Ecologist
The Ecologist is a website which contains environment news, blogs & investigations on key environmental & climate change issues plus green living advice. It used to be a monthly magazine but has now moved entirely online, although you can still subscribe to its e-newsletter.
www.theecologist.org
People & Planet
People & Planet is the largest student network in Britain, campaigning to end world poverty, defend human rights and protect the environment. The People & Planet network consists of groups at Universities, Colleges and Schools, plus many other individual supporters and is supported by an office team.
www.peopleandplanet.org
Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth is an organisation that aims to make life better for people by inspiring solutions to environmental problems. Their website is packed with information on projects they’re involved in and how you can get involved.
www.foe.co.uk
Greenpeace
Greenpeace stand for positive change through action. They also defend the natural world and promote peace. They investigate, expose and confront environmental abuse by governments and corporations around the world.
www.greenpeace.org.uk
WWF
WWF are arguably best known as the world’s leading conservation body. Their main aims are to safeguard the natural world, tackle the global threat of climate change and help people to change the way they live.
www.wwf.org.uk
The Soil Association
The Soil Association promotes planet-friendly food and farming though education, campaigns and community programmes. It is most commonly known for its link with organic foods.
www.soilassociation.org
Interested in environmental jobs?
www.jobs.guardian.co.uk/jobs/charities/environmental
And don’t forget to keep up to date with environmental news…
The Guardian:
www.guardian.co.uk/environment
The BBC:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/science_and_environment
The Independent:
http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/