Resources

Carbon Brief - a UK-based website with latest developments in climate science, climate policy and energy policy.
The Conversation - an independent source of news and views, sourced from the academic and research community and delivered direct to the public.
The Guardian - UK newspaper with good coverage of climate crisis issues.

Get inspired by these fantastic projects that are taking action to make the world a better place for our children.

Ashton Hayes Going Carbon Neutral Project - aims at making their village the first carbon neutral community in England.
Centre For Sustainable Energy - a charity that shares knowledge and practical experience to empower people to change the way they think and act about energy.
Knepp Wildland Project - where nature is given freedom.
Natural Climate Solutions - aiming to avert climate chaos and ecological breakdown by drawing down carbon dioxide through protecting and restoring ecosystems.
The Great Green Wall - an African-led movement with an epic ambition to grow an 8,000km natural wonder of the world across the entire width of Africa.

Deepen your understanding of environmental issues and how you can affect them.

Gridwatch - GB electricity National Grid demand and output by production type.
Resource - sharing knowledge to promote waste as a resource.
Stand For Trees - CO2 footprint calculator.

If you're looking for some new reading material, here are some books we've really enjoyed.

Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out? by Bill McKibben
Wilding by Isabella Tree
There Is No Planet B: A Handbook for the Make or Break Years by Mike Berners-Lee
Rebirding by Benedict Macdonald

Tools and Products for a More Sustainable Lifestyle

Reduce your household bills and your carbon footprint by switching to renewable energy sources.

Bulb - green gas and electricity supplier.
Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive - a government incentive promoting the use of renewable heat.
Ecotricity - 100% green electricity and carbon neutral natural gas.
Energy Performance Certificate - find out the energy efficiency rating of your home.
Energy Saving Trust - provides a free home energy check tool and advice on how to reduce household emissions.
Octopus Energy - 100% green electricity supplier.
Ovo - 100% renewable electricity supplier.
Switch It - rates energy suppliers on how renewable their energy supply is, they also have a tool that rates banks by how much money they invest in fossil fuels. They also provide suggestions for alternative, more sustainable banking/energy provider options.

Make the switch to an electric or hybrid vehicle to significantly reduce your carbon footprint.

Cleevely Electric Vehicles - electric vehical dealership providing expert advice, servicing and Tesla rental.
The Fully Charged Show - clean energy and electric vehicle YouTube channel.
Office for Low Emission Vehicles - Government office supporting uptake of electric and low-emission vehicles.
Viridian EV - South Cerney based company specialising in EV charge-point installation.

Products and ideas to help you run your home in a more eco-friendly way.

Beebombs - native wildflower seedballs.
Earth And Friends Container Lids - flexible container lids designed to eliminate the need for clingfilm for storing leftover food.
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust - how to attract bumblebees to your garden and other articles detailing how to make your garden a haven for wildlife.
Koh - eco-friendly cleaning products.
Peace With The Wild - environmentally friendly products for use throughout the home.
Trash Plastic - plastic free food ideas and household items.

Taking care of yourself doesn't mean you can't also be taking care of your planet.

Friends of the Earth Clothes Store - sustainable clothing supporting an important cause.
Nuboo - local business selling eco-friendly products for the home.
Tolly Dolly Posh - sustainable fashion activist and blogger.
Trash Plastic - plastic-free cosmetics and grooming products.

Ecosia Search Engine - search engine that uses ad revenue to fund planting trees. Their servers are also run entirely on renewable energy sources.

Bioregional - sustainability consultancy services.
JEC Electrical - electrical engineers providing energy surveys to help reduce the energy consumption of your business, and installation of electric vehicle charge points.
Reflaunt - allows customers to resell their past clothing purchases directly from your website.

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