The links in this section relate to general information on climate change and related topics.

Further links and local information on how you can help with climate change can be found in the Save Energy, Change your Lifestyle and Think about your Travel sections of the Climate Active! Life page.

Forestry Commission
The Forestry Commission is the government department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands. Lots of information on the value of trees, woodlands and forests and the role they play in climate change.

Environment Agency
The Environment Agency are the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. This link takes you directly to the section dealing with climate change.

Directgov - Act on CO2
Directgov is the Government website that brings together a range of public service information and services online. This link takes you directly to the Act on CO2 campaign with lots of useful information, advice and help on redcuing your carbon emissions. The Environment and Greener Living pages also have lots of useful advice on greener living in general.

Fair Shares, Fair Choice
Fair Shares, Fair Choice is coordinated by Sustainability South West - the independent 'champion body' for sustainable development in the South West of England. Fair Shares, Fair Choice helps individuals, businesses, community groups, public agencies and other organisations take positive steps to reduce their 'carbon footprint'. Virtual carbon coaches are on hand to support you and your friends, family and colleagues to choose carb-cutting actions.

Every Action Counts
Every Action Counts is about how groups of people can have a bigger impact for a better future by working together. Lots of information on how to help with climate change and improve the environment.

BBC
Information from BBC Weather on the causes, impacts and consequences of climate change as well as the likely effect it will have on climate in the UK.

Defra
Defra is the government department with the aim of putting sustainable development into practice and championing sustainable development as the way forward for Government. This link takes your directly to the pages on climate change.

WWF
WWF is one of the world's largest and most experienced independent conservation organizations. This link takes you directly to the pages on climate change with advice on how to help with the problem and information on the Gold Standard for carbon offset project accreditation.

Our South West
Information and guidance on sustainability and climate change in South West England.

Climate Challenge
Lots of useful information and ideas on communicating climate change and getting involved to help.

You control climate change
You control Climate Change is the European Union's Climate campaign to help individuals contribute to the fight against climate change.