Useful Environmental Links

http://portico.bl.uk/

British Library Search through catalogues or across the website for environmental information.

http://www.bcsd-uk.co.uk/Business

Council for Sustainable Development – United Kingdom Contains regional news, links and reports on sustainable development.

http://www.english-nature.org.uk/

English Nature Press releases and publications. The wildlife section covers many areas for example, heathlands, geological conservation, species recovery and biodiversity.

http://etbpp.netgates.co.uk/

Environment and Energy Helpline Help UK business save money by reducing waste and energy costs. Independent advice on environmental legislation and technology.

http://www.eauc.org.uk/

Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges With a membership of 200 Further and Higher Education institutions, the EAUC aim is to encourage the improvement of environmental performance throughout the Further and Higher Education sector by providing a forum for the exchange of information and the dissemination of best practice on environmental issues.

http://www.ends.co.uk/

Environmental Data Services (ENDS) Useful links, daily European environmental news and information on the ENDS report (journal of environmental policy and business).

http://www.envirowise.gov.uk/

Access to the envirowise newsletter and many environmental and energy publications. Topics include water and effluent, EMS, legislation, packaging, solvents & VOC's, waste minimisation and cleaner technologies.

http://www.forumforthefuture.org.uk/new_website/index.html

Forum for the Future Information on the sustainable economy programme, directory of sustainability in practice and a link to the green futures magazine.

http://www.publicsector.org/SustainableLiving/index.asp

Public Sector - Sustainable Living Provides information that promotes green lifestyles, products and services. Arranged in a number of different categories, e.g. energy, shopping, work etc

http://www.rcep.org.uk/

Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution Reports, which include advice on the outcome of major studies, current and recent studies (e.g. environmental planning, chemicals and the environment) and news releases.

http://www.reefonline.org.uk/

Resource Efficiency Environment Forum REEF A free resource funded by Scottish Enterprise. Membership is free to anyone REEF and is a valuable tool supporting those responsible for any of their organisation’s environmental issues.

http://www.cse.org.uk/

The Centre for Sustainable Energy The Centre for Sustainable Energy is a charity promoting sustainable policy and practice. The site contains a description of the Centre's activities and news items.

http://www.eiy.co.uk/

The Environment Industry Yearbook Provides information of UK companies in the environmental field. Search by company, activity or location.

http://www.ukcip.org.uk/

The UK Climate Impacts Programme News updates, publications and newsletters on climate change.

http://www.aeat.co.uk/netcen/airqual

The UK National Air Quality Information Archive Source for air pollution data and information.

http://www.wastetraders.com/

Waste Traders Provides waste information on legislation, managing waste and general waste news.

http://www.business-impact.org/bi2/front/resbank.cfm

Business Impact Provides new ideas for pollution minimisation and how to judge your efforts. There is also a news desk for up to date information.

http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/index.htm

Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs The emphasis is on the protection of the environment. There are consultation papers and a detailed index including air quality, environmental liability, flood management for example.

http://www.doeni.gov.uk/

Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland News releases and details of a few environmental bodies in Northern Ireland. These include the Environment and Heritage Services, Planning Service and Driver Vehicle Testing Agency.

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/

Environment Agency Up to date information on general environmental issues via articles, press releases and their bi-monthly newspaper

http://www.jncc.gov.uk/

Joint Nature Conservation Committee Specific information on wildlife, including sections on earth heritage, habitats, species, protected sites, etc.

http://www.netregs.gov.uk/

NetRegs A website that uses plain language to help small businesses to understand their environmental obligations.

http://www.sepa.org.uk/

Scottish Environmental Protection Agency General environmental information in the form of, press releases, publications and environmental data/guidance, which is listed in a range of categories e.g. education, regulation, initiatives and SEPA policies etc.

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/

Scottish Executive Publications and press releases under the 'environment' topic. This includes recent consultation documents and directives etc.

http://www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/

Sustainable development - the governments approach Latest news, which includes reports on progress, by the UK towards sustainable development and provides the UK Strategy second Annual Report 2001. Also DEFRA Sustainability Development Strategy and Greening Government Third Annual Report 2001.

http://www.dti.gov.uk/sectors/environment.htm

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Environment industries Provides contacts, general business support and environmental schemes/initiatives.

http://www.dti.gov.uk/renew/ropc.pdf

The Department of Trade and Industry - The Renewable Obligation Preliminary Consultation Information on new and renewable energy.

http://www.wales.gov.uk/subienvironment/index.htm

The National Assembly for Wales - Environment Environmental press releases, sustainable development section and information on environmental policy/countryside issues, planning and transport committee etc.

http://www.webdirectory.com/

Environmental Organisation Web directory US directory linking to a wide range of environmental topics. Also an environmental bulletin board to receive answers on specific questions.

http://www.corporateregister.com/

Corporate Register Directory of social and environmental reports.

http://www.croner.co.uk/

Croners - CCH Group Ltd - Environment Centre Sections on environmental legislation, environmental management, substances in the environment, waste management and energy management. Each section explains the legislation involved and gives practical advice on each topic.

http://www.emas.org.uk/

EMAS Competent Body - European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme Latest information about the EMAS scheme and details on how to participate, full text of the regulation and copies of the European Commission's proposal to change the scheme (which incorporates ISO 14001).

http://www.envirolink.org/

EnviroLink US environment site, which includes press releases, government links, green products and a variety of articles on environmental matters.

http://www.etd.ameslab.gov/

Environmental and Protection Sciences Program Information about clean up technologies, the scientists behind the technologies and efforts to move the technology into the market place. There are press releases and other links in the library section.

http://www.environmentallawyers.com/

Environmental Lawyer Find a Environmental Lawyer or Law Firm specializing in Environmental law. Cases including Lead Poisoning, Toxic Tort, Toxic Black Mold, Toxic Waste, Clean Air Act, Oil Pollution Act and Clean Water Act.

http://themes.eea.eu.int/

European Environment Agency Reports on a wide range of environmental issues.

http://www.asser.nl/EEL/index.htm

European Environmental Law Full text cases and legislation relating to European Environmental Law. Also provides dossiers and articles for a more in depth view on specific issues.

http://eippcb.jrc.es/

European Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Bureau Focuses on the IPPC Directive 96/61/EC.

http://www.foe.co.uk/

Friends of the Earth Press releases (on subjects such as industry and pollution, SSSI's, sustainable development and climate change) and publications (including specialist reports).

http://www.groundwork.org.uk/business/index.html

Groundwork Environment Business Services - Environmental Support Page Provides advice and information on assessment tools for business e.g. environmental management systems, environmental auditing etc.

http://www.ifi.co.uk/ebm.htm

Information for Industry (Environment Business) News update, technology update, law reports and features (including guides, e.g. effluent treatment guide). Also provides access to Environment Business Magazine

http://www.iema.net

Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment Best practice journals, environmental law bulletin and links to the environmentalist magazine.

http://www.ipcc.ch/

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Environmental publications, press releases and speeches/special reports, e.g. IPPC Third Assessment Report - Climate Change 2001.

http://www.iaia.org/eialist.html

International Assessment for Impact Assessment Publications, news and an index of EIA web sites.

http://www.cnie.org/nle

National Library for the Environment International publications, state of the environment reports, population/ environmental linkages and congressional research service reports.

http://www.nsai.ie/

National Standards Authority of Ireland(NSAI) National Standards Authority of Ireland

http://www.pre.nl/life_cycle_assessment

PRe Consultants: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Life cycle assessment explained. Also contains LCA links and features 'impact assessment'.

http://www.eco-label.com/

The European Eco-label This site gives information about the EU eco-label scheme and eco-labelled products on the market.

http://www.wbcsd.org/

World Business Council for Sustainable Development Contains regional news, links and reports on sustainable development.

http://www.cieh.org

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) (formerly Institution of Environmental Health Officers) Professional body for environmental health practitioners.