Green links.
Some of this links direct to operations of a commercial nature; others direct to non profit organizations or public bodies. The introductory notes tell which are which.
 AVIATION AND THE GLOBAL ATMOSPHERE
This report is the first detailed assessment of the global environmental effects of aviation. It was produced by IPPC in 1999, and it aims to give policymakers a framework for their decisions. Seven years have passed, so much has been said after this report was published.
www.grida.no/climate/ipcc/aviation/index.htm
ENVIRONMENT
AGENCY
The public body for protecting and improving the environment in
England and Wales.
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
EUROPEAN
FEDERATION FOR TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
Founded in 1989, T&E is Europe's principal environmental organisation
campaigning on sustainable transport.
www.transportenvironment.org
FRIENDS
OF THE EARTH
Foe, as one of the leading and most active environmental organization,
needs no introducion: "Friends of the Earth wants a world where
protection of the environment and meeting everyone's needs go hand-in-hand",
says there first principle.
www.foe.co.uk/
GREENPEOPLE.ORG
US based directory of eco friendly products.
www.greenpeople.org/
GREENTRAVELLER.CO.UK
Tips, comments, opinions on the world of eco-aware tourists. By Guardian's Richard Hammond.
www.greentraveller.co.uk
IPCC
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been established by WMO and UNEP to assess scientific, technical and socio- economic information relevant for the understanding of climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation.
www.ipcc.ch/
GREENPEACE
In its 30 years of activity, Greenpeace, an independent non-profit
global campaigning organization, has always been in the forefront
of the battle against pollution and the dextruction of the Environment.
www.greenpeace.org.uk/
PLEDGE
AGAINST AIRPORT EXPANSION
The pledge against airport expansion was launched on October 8th,
2004 by a coalition of environment, transport and airport campaign
groups. The organisations behind the pledge all oppose the government's
plans to expand airports.
www.airportpledge.org.uk
SEARCH FOR ME
The Green Providers Directory has links to hundreds of environmentally friendly goods and services, most of which are not available in the shops. They also provide news, updates and blogs on the environment and related topics
www.search-for-me.co.uk
SPURT
Against the expansion of aviation madness, with creativity and a
bit of fun.
www.unlimited-spurt.org/
THE BIG GREEN GATHERING
Europe's biggest Green Gathering. This year's Big Green Gathering will run from the 1st-5th August 2007, so mark it down in your diary. Tickets will be on sale on the 15th of March. .
www.big-green-gathering.com
TOURISM
CONCERN
Tourism often causes or exacerbates poverty. Tourism Concern has
been working since 1989 with one Mission Statement in mind: to ensure
that tourism always benefits local communities.
www.tourismconcern.org.uk
TRANSPORT
2000
Transport 2000 seeks answers to transport problems and promotes
solutions that respect the needs of people and the environment. Through
its national campaigns, Transport 2000 aims to influence those who
make transport decisions, including government at all levels.
www.transport2000.org.uk
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