13. Protect the Environment
The Environment Agency is responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. What's in Your Backyard? gives you on-line information about nearby landfill sites, river quality and industrial pollution an other quality of life measures. Go to: www.environment-agency.gov.uk.
In Scotland contact the Scottish Environment Protection Agency at: www.sepa.org.uk.
In Northern Ireland contact the Environment and Heritage Service at: www.ehsni.gov.uk.

14. Join in
There are a number of groups actively campaigning to improve our environment. Here are a selection.
Friends of the Earth is the largest international network of environmental groups in the world, with over 200 campaigning groups in the UK. Find out more at: www.foe.co.uk or: www.foe-scotland.org.uk/
Greenpeace exposes global environmental problems, their causes and solutions: www.greenpeace.org.uk
RSPB is Europe's largest wildlife conservation charity and campaigns on a range of local and global issues. Visit them at: www.rspb.org.uk
The National Trust is developing its environmental and conservation work: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
WWF campaigns to save endangered species and protect our natural environment. Panda Passport keeps you up to date with news and campaigning information. Go to: www.wwf-uk.org and: www.passport.panda.org.