You are the strongest link . . .

Ibstock Parish Council
(http://ibstock.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/)

"Your Parish Council provides a range of local services, each designed to help keep our Parish in good condition and good state of repair. Taking direct accountability for our own services means that we are best placed to reflect what the local people want; we are not bound by some conditions imposed from District or County Councils. As far as is possible and practical,we believe in giving local people a greater say in how the parish is managed."

Ibstock Community
(http://ibstock.org/)

We have developed this site as a focal point for Ibstock and the surrounding area. This site offers news, forums, messaging services any many more exciting features to help keep you up-to date with our areas events and lifestyle.

Ibstock Community Enterprises
(http://ibstock.org.uk)

Ibstock Community Enterprises Ltd, commonly known as ICE, is a community co-operative whose aim is "to make Ibstock a better place". We are a membership organisation, with membership open to everyone who lives, works or has an interest in the Civil Parish of Ibstock in North West Leicestershire. Both individuals and organisations can become members.

The Palace
(http://www.ruralcc.org.uk/communitybuildings/IBSCOM1)

One of the earliest purpose-built cinemas in the country, the Palace predates the grand art deco cinemas of the 30's. After 15 years of hard work, this important building at the heart of Ibstock is enjoying a new life as a community centre. It hosts local groups, film, bingo and special events.

welovelocal.com - Ibstock Local Business
(http://www.welovelocal.com/en/em/north-west-leicestershire/ibstock/)

"This is your guide to the best of Ibstock's local businesses. Browse through the directory, add your reviews"

hermitage fm - Ashby, Coalville, Ibstock
(http://www.hermitagefm.com/)

"The station plans to build new studios in the Margaret Street Church Centre in Coalville, the restored Palace Cinema in Ibstock and in the Hub Young People’s Centre in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The new station will be known as Hermitage FM." Contact: admin@hermitagefm.com for more information

More local links at . . .
(http://www.leicestershirevillages.com/ibstock/webdirectory.html?scope=exclusive)

Leicestershirevillages.com - Local Web Directory

N.W.L.D.C. - Footprints Challenge
(http://www.nwleics.gov.uk/footprints)

North West Leicestershire District Council year long campaign on five environmental themes.

ENABLE reducing climate change
(http://www.leics.gov.uk/reducing_climate_change.htm)

Leicestershire County Council (E.N.A.B.L.E.) "What can I do to help reduce climate change?"

Calculate your carbon footprint!
(http://actonco2.direct.gov.uk/index.html)

"Everyone has a carbon footprint - it's your own personal measure of how much carbon dioxide you create and how much you contribute to climate change. Use the Act on CO2 calculator to find out what your carbon footprint is. You'll also get a personalised action plan with recommendations about how you can help tackle climate change - including links to further information on Directgov and the Energy Saving Trust website."

Every Action Counts!
(http://www.everyactioncounts.org.uk/index2.asp)

"This initiative is designed to help community groups, clubs and societies across England become 'future-friendly'. This simply means running the group in a way that helps ensure a world which is greener, cleaner, fairer and safer for us now and our children in the future. It's easier to make more environmentally friendly choices by working together with others."

Demystifying Climate Change
(http://climatechange.ascskills.org.uk/practical_responses.html)

Academy for Sustainable Communities. "Delivering practical responses to climate change. How to make a difference in real terms".

Climate Change Speaker Network
(http://www.climate-speakers.org.uk/midlands-east.htm)

"Over 100 speakers around the UK are available to give talks on this highly topical subject to any local audiences: schools (secondary and primary), community groups, societies, faith groups, businesses, councils, etc., as shown for each speaker."

Netmums - Homelife - Environment
(http://www.netmums.com/h/n/HOMELIFE/enviroment/nwleics/)

"Having children makes most of us realise how important it is that we all work together to preserve our environment and, when it comes down to it, even the smallest action really does make a difference - and can benefit you too!"

Energy Efficiency Advice Centre
(http://www.energy-advice.co.uk/)

"The Leics/Northants Energy Efficiency Advice Centre offers free, impartial advice to householders on all aspects of energy efficiency. We work closely with all the local authorities in our region to help cut the amount of energy used in our homes and to reduce CO2 emissions."

Energy Saving Trust
(http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/what_can_i_do_today/energy_saving_grants_and_offers/)

Energy saving grants and offers: "There is financial help available if you're planning to make energy saving improvements to your home."

The Low Carbon Innovation Network
(http://www.carbon-innovation.com/index.php)

"The Low Carbon Innovation Network, the free-to-join online community designed to enable those responsible for minimising carbon emissions from corporations and public sector organisations to share best practice with their counterparts and discuss the challenges faced during the transition to a low carbon economy."

ZeroCarbonBritain
(http://www.zerocarbonbritain.com/)

From the people who created the Centre for Alternative Technology: ZeroCarbonBritain is a low carbon vision for the future. Creating an equitable energy strategy meeting the needs of both climate change and Energy security.

Community Sustainable Energy Programme
(http://www.communitysustainable.org.uk/)

"The Community Sustainable Energy Programme (CSEP) is an open grants programme . . . CSEP has been set up to help community based organisations in England to reduce their energy bills and environmental impact. How much can I apply for? The maximum Capital Grant available is £50,000 or 50 per cent of the project cost (whichever is lower). The maximum Project Development Grant available is £5,000 or 75 per cent of the study cost (whichever is lower)."

Local Food Heroes
(http://www.localfoodheroes.co.uk)

Local Food Heroes is owned and run by Phil Young and is part of Thurlaston Online. The site lists food producers in Leicester & Leicestershire.

Farmshopping.net
(http://www.farmshopping.net/Leicestershire.htm)

"Local food is what you'll find when you visit your local farm shop or pick your own farm".

Orchards, Trees & Orchard Produce
(http://www.england-in-particular.info/orchards/o-leics.html)

"We are still researching the orchards, produce, nurseries and recipes of Leicestershire. Can you help? Please let us know if you are aware of local orchards, varieties, or dishes, good products and the places that sell them : email info [at] commonground.org.uk"

LoveFoodHateWaste.com
(http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com)

‘Love Food, Hate Waste’ with a website packed full of ideas including recipes for using left overs from Celebrity Chefs and the WI, advice on storing food and simple tips such as taking a shopping list when food shopping and being wary of buy one, get one free offers.

ActiVeg
(http://www.activeg.org/articles/437.html)

"At long last concern for the environment is now an intractable part of the vocabulary of all the major political parties. The question about our impact on the planet has moved on from discussing if there is a problem to what we should do and who should do it . . ."

f3 - the local food consultants
(http://www.localfood.org.uk/index.html)

"f3 is a Community Interest Company. It has a co-operative structure, comprising 18 leading experts with UK and international experience of local food, sustainable farming, and direct marketing"

The National Forest
(http://www.nationalforest.org/forest/trees)

The National Forest - Forest Creation and Climate Change: "There are many reasons why it is good to plant trees, especially when combined with creating other attractive habitats for wildlife and enhancing the landscape on a large scale, as we do in The National Forest. Woodland also provides opportunities for recreation and enjoyment, jobs and tourism."

Agroforestry Research Trust
(http://www.agroforestry.co.uk/)

"The Agroforestry Research Trust is a non-profit making charity, registered in England, which researches into temperate agroforestry and into all aspects of plant cropping and uses, with a focus on tree, shrub and perennial crops. We produce several publications and a quarterly journal, sell various other relevant books, and also sell plants (particularly fruit and nut trees and bushes), seeds, Rootrainer growing containers and Parafilm grafting tape."

Plants for a Future - Pioneer Species
(http://www.pfaf.org/leaflets/pioneer.php)

Pioneer Species - Re-establishing Woodland "We hear lots of reports about the destruction of the tropical rainforests, yet few people seem to realise that huge areas of Britain were deprived of their tree cover many centuries ago. It seems difficult to imagine when you travel in the countryside nowadays, but until humans arrived in Britain 97% of the country used to be covered in forest!"

Rot-a-Lot Composting Club
(http://www.leics.gov.uk/rot-a-lot_composting_club.htm)

"The Rot-a-Lot Compost Club is helping more and more people enjoy the composting process. It is a free home-composting club that has been established to assist Leicestershire residents with home composting."

Monty Don on Peak Oil and Gardening
(http://transitionculture.org/2007/10/31/monty-don-on-peak-oil-and-gardening/)

In this month’s (November 2007) Gardeners World magazine Monty Don talks about Peak Oil as applied to gardeners and gardening.

What is an EcoTeam?
(http://globalactionplan.org.uk/index.cfm?TERTIARY_ID=0&PRIMARY_ID=33&SECONDARY_ID=43&PERMISSION_ID=11)

"EcoTeams help people live more sustainably through simple lifestyle changes designed to help households reduce their environmental impact. An EcoTeam is a group of households (usually 6-8) who get together once a month over a 4 month period to follow a step-by-step process of manageable actions on waste, energy, water, transport and shopping. Team members measure their household's environmental impact, share their results and agree together on practical lasting changes."

Low Carbon Group
(http://www.lowcarbongroup.org/index.html)

"LCG is a not-for-profit organisation of Domestic Energy Assessors and Home Inspectors. Our aim is the advancement of sustainable energy policy and practice, engaging homeowners in meeting the real needs for environmentally sound and affordable energy solutions."

Leicestershire Eco Homes
(http://www.leicestershire-eco-homes.co.uk/)

"L.E.H. IS NOT JUST ABOUT ECO HOMES IT’S ABOUT ANYTHING SELFBUILD. SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, SELF SUFFICIENCY,PERMACULTURE GREEN BUILDING, PLOT SHARE, SELFBUILD GROUPS.

Better Business (East Midlands) Limited
(http://www.bbem.org)

"Better Business (East Midlands) Limited (BBEM) is the successor business to the East Midlands Business and Environment Club (EMBEC). BBEM exists to make your business a better business in terms of sustainable corporate environmental and social responsibility."

Environ - Eco Schools
(http://www.environ.org.uk/projects/Eco%20Schools%20project/)

Whose future is it anyway? Could your childrens school become an Eco School? Find out here how Groundwork Leicester & Leicestershire can help.

Low-Impact Living Initiative (LILI)
(http://www.lowimpact.org/index.htm)

"Low-Impact Living Initiative (LILI) is a not-for-profit organisation, founded in 2001. We are based at Redfield Community (founded 1978) in Buckinghamshire. We help people to understand the damage that human impact is causing to our planet, to change aspects of their lives to lower their own impact, and at the same time save money and improve their quality of life."

Capacity Global EJ Library
(http://www.capacity.org.uk/resourcecentre/books.html)

Switch off the p.c. and read a book!

Sence Valley Forest Park page at LROS
(http://www.lros.org.uk/sencevalley.htm)

Wonderful Sence Valley Park! Don't forget what you have on your doorstep, when suddenly feel the urge to load up the car with the family and endure a two hour round trip rendition of 'Are we nearly there yet???' Also see: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandDerbyshireTheNationalForestSenceValleySenceValleyForestPark

Kelham Bridge
(http://www.lrwt.org.uk/pp/Silver/viewSilver.asp?ID=310)

"The reserve, which covers 8.1 ha, is owned by the Trust and is a Wildlife Site . . . Raptors are a speciality of Kelham Bridge and marsh, hen and montague's harrier, osprey, redfooted falcon, merlin, peregrine and buzzard have all been seen. The bird list for the reserve currently stands at 132 species."

GreenTraveller
(http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/)

"GreenTraveller is a guide for anyone looking to travel in a way that lessens their impact on the environment and provides genuine benefits for conservation and local people in the destination."

ecoescape
(http://www.ecoescape.org/index.php)

"ecoescape® is a green travel guide and online directory of environmentally friendly places to stay and visit. It is a meeting place for green travellers to raise awareness of sustainable travel in the UK and promote responsible escapism globally."

The Man in Seat Sixty-One . . .
(http://www.seat61.com)

" What does the site aim to do..? In a nutshell, two things: First, it sets out to HELP people who already know they want to travel by train or ship, but who can't find out about it through normal commercial websites or travel agencies. Many people prefer the experience of train travel, are afraid of flying, or simply want to avoid unnecessary flights for environmental reasons, but information can often be difficult if not impossible to find. Second, it aims to INSPIRE people to do something more rewarding with their lives and their travel opportunities than going to an airport, getting on a globalised airliner and missing all the world has to offer. There's more to travel than the destination"

NoFlights - a New Frontier
(http://www.noflights.com/index.asp)

"Noflights.com provides quality travel products and services that exclude flights. It was born out of a passionate commitment to make rail and small ship travel more accessible and affordable at a time when flights are accounting for an ever greater proportion of human carbon emissions . . . Noflights.com is a workers’ co-operative – the company is wholly owned and managed by all its employees – with a strict environmental and social policy. A percentage of our surplus income is invested in environmental and social justice campaigns and projects."

ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator
(http://www2.icao.int/public/cfmapps/carbonoffset/carbon_calculator.cfm)

"The ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator allows passengers to estimate the emissions attributed to their air travel. It is simple to use and requires only a limited amount of information from the user."

Carplus / Rusty Car Club - Leicester
(http://www.carplus.org.uk/carplus/textv2.php)

"Carplus is the national charity promoting responsible car use." / "Rusty evolved from a group of neighbours sharing one vehicle in 1976. The club owns and runs older vehicles at a minimum cost. Bookings are made via phone and longer bookings for holidays require approval from all members. Trips are recorded in a vehicle log book and these are summarised by volunteers each month."

E.T.A. Green driving tips
(http://www.eta.co.uk/pages/Green-Tips/19/default.htm)

Green driving tips from the E.T.A. "a few pointers and tips that if we all adopted a couple, we would make a collective difference."

Leicestershare.com - free car sharing
(http://www.leicestershare.com/)

Whether you want to go to work, shopping, meet up with friends, go to the theatre, go to the match or you just want to go home. www.leicestershare.com puts you in touch with a whole network of potential car sharers FREE at the touch of a button.

Sustrans - Why Cycle?
(http://www.sustrans.org.uk/default.asp?sID=1159797704234)

Sustrans guides to getting started on your bike

Choose Cycling blog
(http://www.choosecycling.blogspot.com/)

"Welcome! Our new website is up and running at www.choosecycling.co.uk, so please do check us out."

Google Group - cut my car use
(http://groups.google.com/group/cut-my-car-use)

"This e-group is designed to help you along on your path to a less car-dependent life. You and other list members can share information and seek advice on ways to cut your car use or live without owning a car. You’ll get all the support you need from the experts – people with long-term experience living 'car-free' or 'car-lite'."

Car Free Times
(http://www.carfree.com/cft/i048.html)

News from around a Car Free World - worth it just for the inspirational views of European town and cities where citizens enjoy human scale and car free municipal spaces.

Telegraph 03/03/08 Zecar and the Zevan
(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2008/03/01/nosplit/mflekkie101.xml)

Electric Avenue - Zecar and the Zevan review - "It's very rare for a British newspaper to announce the birth of a brand new, truly British motor company. Especially when the firm is producing affordable new cars and vans with newly recruited British workers at a new British factory. But Telegraph Motoring can exclusively make such an announcement today."

Frugal Living in the UK
(http://www.frugal.org.uk/index.html)

Whether you want to reduce your debts, save for a holiday, stay at home with your children, live more simply or just beat the system a little and end up with more cash, we hope you find something here to help.

Freecycle! - North West Leicestershire
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NWLeicestershirefreecycle/)

"The NW Leicestershire Freecycle® group is open to all who want to "recycle" items they no longer need, rather than throw them away. Whether it's a chair, a fax machine, piano or an old door, you can offer it on our group. Or maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself! Nonprofit groups are also welcome to participate too"! See Our Files, films, downloads for 2 downloadable posters that you can print out and perhaps put up at home or work.

www.swishing.org
(http://www.swishing.org/)

"About Swishing Dictionary Definition: To rustle, as silk. Our definition: To rustle clothes from friends. The Art of Swishing involves getting your friends together to swap gorgeous clothes and party at the same time."

F.o.E. - Consume less, live more!
(http://www.foei.org/en/get-involved/livemore)

"When was the last time you felt happy?"

TIME - Heroes of the Environment 2008
(http://pinchurl.com/7o7)

Or paste this link: http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/0,28757,1841778,00.html

Amberlinks - Faith Focus
(http://www.amberlinks.org/faith-focus/index.html)

"Climate change is usually seen as either an environmental or green issue - or as a scientific issue. Responding to environmental issues involves adapting our use of energy, recycling and caring for the environment. However the underlying cause of climate change is more to do with our values and beliefs . . ."

we are what we do
(http://www.wearewhatwedo.org/do_something/actionlisting.php)

"Here's our list of simple, everyday actions you can do to help change the world (and have fun while you're doing it). It could be doing something for the community like shopping locally, something for the environment like avoiding plastic bags, or something for you, like learning to paint, sing or speak Spanish..."

Music for a Change in Climate
(http://www.climatechangemusic.com)

This is a networking site for musicians who have concerns for the planet. Whether it be passionate protests songs to nature inspired instrumental music, these artists are moved by the power and beauty of this changing world.

B.B.C. Newsnight 'Ethical Man'
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/newsnight/ethical_man/default.stm)

"I am the ethical man By Justin Rowlatt, BBC Newsnight" Reports: Ethical Man goes to India, Panorama: Go green or else!, Ethical wife invests, Ethical Man goes vegan, Wind, Car-less, Flying, Water, Car, Home, The importance of being ethical.

Transition Nottingham
(http://www.everyactioncounts.org.uk/en/fe/page.asp?n1=139&n2=142&n3=508)

Green Gauge > Lead articles > August 2008 Transition Nottingham - powered by the infinite energy of people

The Eco House
(http://www.environ.org.uk/ecohouse/index.php)

"The EcoHouse, Leicester's internationally renowned environmental showhome, demonstrates hundreds of environmental features and ideas, inspiring and encouraging visitors to make green changes to their own homes and gardens. Situated just off the Hinckley Road in Western Park, the EcoHouse is easily accessible by public transport": http://www.star-trak.co.uk/controller/displayRouteList?route=152

The Sustainable Community project
(http://www.hockertonhousingproject.org.uk/)

"From the very outset the Hockerton Housing Project has been recognized as a possible model for sustainable living. The massive interest that it has attracted indicates that there is a desire from a significant proportion of the public to seek new ways of living that reduce their impact on the environment. In the last few years the project has attracted over 3,000 enquiries."

Jargon buster
(http://climatechange.ascskills.org.uk/jargon.html)

Academy for Sustainable Communities

Real Climate - Start here
(http://www.realclimate.org/index.php/archives/2007/05/start-here/)

"RealClimate is a commentary site on climate science by working climate scientists for the interested public and journalists. We aim to provide a quick response to developing stories and provide the context sometimes missing in mainstream commentary. The discussion here is restricted to scientific topics and will not get involved in any political or economic implications of the science. We've often been asked to provide a one stop link for resources that people can use to get up to speed on the issue of climate change, and so here is a first cut. Unlike our other postings, we'll amend this as we discover or are pointed to new resources. Different people have different needs and so we will group resources according to the level people start at."

The Basics of Climate Prediction
(http://www.begbroke.ox.ac.uk/climate/interface.html)

Oxford University: "The news is full of debate about what the climate do in the 21st. century. But what is climate and how is it predicted? What can we fins about what might happen in the next 100 years?" Good for visual learners and those who want to learn one bit at a time.

Scientific certainties and uncertainties
(http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/issues/climatechange/)

"NERC spends about £40m each year on climate change research. Our scientists are world-leading authorities on this issue, and advise the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, recognised worldwide as the definitive source for climate change information."

United Nations
(http://www.un.org/climatechange/background/science.shtml)

Gateway to the UN System's Work on Climate Change - About the Science

DEFRA - Adapting to climate change
(http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climatechange/adapt/action/regions/east-mid.htm)

The East Midlands' key adaptation to climate change issues include: * Coastal erosion - as sea levels rise this may increase the risk to large amounts of arable farmland at or below sea level, this also includes an increased risk from tidal surges * Biodiversity - in particular an increased risk to upland peat ecosystems in Peak Park and on water management throughout the region * Flooding - an increased risk from river and coastal flooding * Water resources will be under pressure from increased demand (e.g. from growth areas) and reduced rainfall/higher temperatures.

The East Midlands Weather Forecast
(http://www.climatechangetracker.com/new10.html?loc=EM)

Future weather predictions. "The UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP) helps organisations to assess how they might be affected by climate changes, so that they can prepare for its impacts. It was set up in 1997 and is funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and based at the University of Oxford. It promotes and co-ordinates research on the impacts of climate change and supports associated partnerships and activities. • This data is based on high emissions scenarios. UK Climate Impacts Programme Email: enquiries@ukcip.org.uk Web: www.ukcip.org.uk"

Ghost ship fleet
(http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article4648680.ece?print=yes&randnum=1220455331303)

From The Times September 1, 2008 "Ghost ship fleet could be a silver lining in clouds of climate change" - Frank Pope, Ocean Correspondent.

Climate Ark
(http://www.climateark.org/news/)

Climate Change and Global Warming News and Archives. Links to current global news

Radio Ecoshcck
(http://www.ecoshock.org/download.html)

"Ecoshock offers a variety of Green news, features, and Indie music . . . We'll pass on the activities of environment groups, large and small." Fair Use: Go Ahead and pass these files around. You can use them for your own Net radio show or podcast. Please credit Ecoshock.org and link to our website.

Climate Radio at COIN
(http://coinet.org.uk/information/climate_radio)

Climate Outreach and Information Network, in partnership with journalist Phil England, brings you Climate Radio – the best informed and challenging views on climate change. Pertinent, accessible and authoritative, these shows go beyond the platitudes and confusion that dominates mainstream debate.

green tv - people
(http://www.green.tv/)

The climate change channel of the video streaming website green tv: http://www.green.tv/!site.listings/people?page=1&batch_size=500

green tv - climate change
(http://www.green.tv/)

The people channel of the video streaming website green tv: http://www.green.tv/!site.listings/climate%20change?page=1&batch_size=500

TVLink Europe - Environment channel
(http://www.tvlink.org/search.cfm?searchstring=climate%20change&start=1)

Streaming videos on climate change from the the E.U.

Environment - Inter Press Service:
(http://www.ipsnews.net/environment.asp)

“What we like about IPS news is that they provide alternative information - information from people whose voices are usually not reflected in mainstream news. Futher the news is often indepth in information as well as in its analysis.”

Green Tilton and Halstead
(http://www.leicestershirevillages.com/tiltononthehill/climatefriendlycommunities.html)

Tilton On The Hill 'Climate Friendly Community'

towardstransitionleicester
(http://transitiontowns.org/Leicester/Leicester)

"Working towards a more sustainable local culture to tackle the twin issues of climate change and peak oil. More information on transition towns here: http://transitiontowns.org/"

Low Carbon Communities
(http://lowcarboncommunities.net/)

"Our aim is to encourage the adoption of low carbon and zero carbon technologies and lifestyles at a community level, and to enable groups engaged in this to be as effective and efficient as possible. We are dedicated to making the most of the opportunities that the web presents in building communities and sharing information online."

low.communitycarbon.net
(http://low.communitycarbon.net/)

Low Carbon Communities Conference 2008 Website

Welcome to Transition Towns!
(http://transitiontowns.org/)

"This site provides a focal point for all towns, villages, cities and localities around the world as they implement their own Transition Initiative . . . The mission of our embryonic charity is to inspire, inform, support and train communities as they consider, adopt and implement a Transition Initiative."

Forest of Dean: Transition
(http://www.transitionforest.org.uk/index.html)

Interesting . . . . another community moving along a path to transition and one with a coal mining heritage like ours. In thier words "Two of the most important issues are our dependency upon oil, and the changing climate, both of which urge us towards greater local stability. To make the changes in our communal and individual lives requires a fundmanental shift, and the purpose of this site is to focus upon making such a transition in the Forest of Dean."

Climate Outreach & Information Network
(http://coinet.org.uk/)

"The Climate Outreach Information Network (COIN) is a charitable trust formed in 2004 to directly engage the public about climate change. Our aim was, and still is, to facilitate the process by which people: overcome denial about climate change; act collectively to cut greenhouse gas emissions; and offer democratic legitimacy to elected leaders to negotiate successfully for strong regulation at a national and international level. COIN is committed to trailing new methods of peer-peer communication and action and reporting on what we learn. We hope, in this way, to assist the wider climate change movement to adopt effective strategies derived from evidence-based research."

Climate Concern UK
(http://www.climate-concern.com)

"Campaign to increase public understanding of climate change issues, answer scepticism and encourage energy savings."

Operation Noah
(http://www.operationnoah.org)

"We are an inclusive group of committed Christians from across Britain with a London-based office. We welcome people of faith, and none. Operation Noah was founded in 2001 by Christian Ecology Link (CEL) and later became a joint project of of CEL and the Environmental Issues Network of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. It was the first Christian campaign to focus exclusively on the issue of Climate Change and this continues to be its mission."

Climate and Health Council
(http://www.climateandhealth.org/)

"The Council is a not-for-profit international organisation. Our aim is to mobilise health professionals across the world to take action to limit climate change, a serious threat to human health. Any health professional and any health or health care organisation can become a member."

Veggies - Climate Change Campaigns
(http://www.veggies.org.uk/page.php?ref=521)

"Which causes more greenhouse gas emissions, rearing cattle or driving cars?"

The Network for Climate Action
(http://www.networkforclimateaction.org.uk/toolkit/aboutus.html)

The Network for Climate Action is a way for groups to stay in touch with one another, share resources and information and support each other’s activities. It also acts as a point of contact for people looking to take action on climate change and helps new groups to get off the ground.

Explore the VOICE project further here!
(http://www.e-voice.org.uk/voiceusers/)

"VOICE supports residents in being and becoming actively involved in their communities. It allows groups to campaign for a better neighbourhood by enabling them to ePetition, carry out surveys and hold live discussions, providing a channel to make resident views public on any subject - from community safety to green issues to civic facilities . . . ommunity groups - Want your voice to be heard? Apply for a free community group website from VOICE on www.e-voice.org.uk!"