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 Xreferplus for Geography
Oxford Reference Online for Earth & Environmental Science

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Newspapers
Most of the broadsheet newspapers have large 'Environment' sections with up-to-date news, articles, tips, and tools (such as carbon footprint calculators):
Guardian: Environment | Times: Environment | Telegraph: Earth | Independent: Environment
 

Geography homework?
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Recycling in Westminster
The Council's recycling pages have more than just a list of bottle banks - there's an A-Z of what can be reused / recycled and how, information on where your items go, a FAQ and seasonal information on topics such as Christmas trees.

Freecycle
Freecycle is a global network of local sites where you can advertise items you are happy to give away - and find items that others are giving away. All items must be free, and arrangements are made between individuals about picking them up. There is a local Westminster Freecycle group.

Recycle for London
The Mayor of London's campaign to reduce waste in the capital. Lots of ideas, plus a recycling facilities locator.

Walkit London
Search this site for walking routes between two points. You can view the instructions as text or as a map, and it gives summaries of distance, time, and carbon expenditure avoided. Also covers Birmingham, Edinburgh and Newcastle / Gateshead.

Recycle Now 
Information about recycling and how to reduce waste at home, at work and when shopping.

What can I do?
Advice and tips from the Guardian's environment section.

Naturenet - countryside & conservation
Up to date and clear information about many aspects of nature and the countryside in the UK, from tree surgeons to legal matters, and nature reserves to countryside jobs.

ENDS [Environmental Data Services]
Resources from the publishers of the influential ENDS Report, including a jobs service and a directory of environmental consultants. Articles from ENDS Report and ENDS Environment Daily can be searched, but full-text access on the site itself is by subscription only. Hard copy of the ENDS Report from 1991 to date is available at Westminster Reference Library.

Friends of the Earth
Information from the influential campaign and pressure group on environmental issues, including a searchable database of frequently asked questions.

Streetmap and Multimap
Printable maps and street plans for the UK, searchable by place or postcode. Multimap also has overseas coverage.

Google Maps
Interative maps, with searchable locations (eg businesses, with full contact details) and driving routes. You can use the keyboard or drag the mouse to move around the maps, and can choose map, satellite or terrain view.

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