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There are many organisations and websites with practical ideas and initiatives on how you can make a difference to climate change. This selection of links offer you a variety of ways in which you can take action.

Best Foot Forward
Analyse the environmental impact or sustainability of an individual, organisation or region by examining their 'ecological footprint'.

Climate Care
Find out how you can balance out the carbon dioxide released by your activities, and how to make it 'climate neutral'.

climateprediction.net
Take part in the world’s largest experiment, which aims to predict the climate of the 21st century.

www.ecofriendlykids.co.uk
A website that aims to show how young people can play their part in helping to protect the environment. It provides useful tips and activities for children.

www.ecotravelling.co.uk
A useful source of information on environmentally friendly travel. The website provides advice on how to minimise your carbon footprint when travelling and features articles written by experts in this area.

Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Management
This independent consulting company provides specialist expertise relating to climate change mitigation strategies and policies to businesses, governments and civil organisations.

www.EnergySavingSecrets.co.uk
This website provides interesting features and practical advice on saving energy, whether at work or in the home. It also features regular articles written by experts in this area.

Friends of the Earth
Here you will find many opportunities to make a difference, including small-scale activities and active campaigning.

Greenpeace Climate Change Campaign
Here you can get involved with active campaigners around the globe.

Oxfam
There are many things you can do to support Oxfam's campaigns, including donations, events and petitions.

www.recyclingexpert.co.uk
Features articles written by professional journalists and experts with a particular interest or background in recycling. The website provides information and useful advice on recycling, reusing and renewing your household waste.

www.sustainablebuild.co.uk
If you are looking to build in an eco-friendly way this website can provide you with information about the land and the construction techniques to do it properly.

www.sustainablestuff.co.uk
Find out how you can live a more sustainable life in order to protect the environment. There is information about shopping, using energy, transport and much more.

The Carbon Trust
Find out more about the changes you could make to your business, to help us move towards a low carbon economy.

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Join the Stop Climate Chaos! campaign: tell your story online, follow their energy-saving tips and become a member of the WWF.

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