Environment & geography
Also on this page:
Going green | Environment & conservation | Geography | Maps
Key links
Oxford Reference Online for Earth & Environmental Science [24/7]
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 | Telegraph: Earth | Independent: Environment
Geography homework? See Webtastic!
Going green
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.com
Walking routes between two points, presented as text or as a map, with summaries of distance, time, and carbon expenditure avoided. Covers London and 12 other towns and cities. (When following the text from a printout, it is advisable to carry a map or street atlas, as directions can be approximate.)
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.
Environment & conservation
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.
Maps
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. You can even virtually wander the streets with Streetview.
Not quite what you were looking for? See also:
Quick reference (for News & weather)
Science & technology
Transport & tourism for places
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