Close to you
Get up close with nature: find out more about the programmes focusing on your region.
In your bones
How do we know so much about ancient organisms? Our guides are the palaeo-biologists.
Moving home
The Earth may seem solid as a rock but when you look at its race through time it soon looks different. Find out more about our dynamic Earth.
Related programmes
Climate change is a complex, global issue. But that doesn't mean that making small differences in your life can't help to make a difference. Here's some ways that you can help make your footprint on the planet a little lighter:
Food
If you are interested in an organic lifestyle discover the advice and services of the Soil Association.
Sustainweb is the alliance for better food and farming.
Here on Open2, you can watch the impact your diet has on the environment.
Transport
Find out about ways even small companies can improve their transport polices at the EST Fleet project.
Open2 invites you to discover the difference small changes to your holiday plans can make to your trip's environmental costs.
Climate change
Get involved in monitoring climate change.
And have a look at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs website.
Sustainable living
Find out more ways to balance what you take and what you give at Action for Sustainable Living
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 and other quality of life measures.
In Scotland contact the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and in Northern Ireland, the Environment and Heritage Service.
Join in
There are many groups actively campaigning to improve our environment. Here is a selection:
Friends of the Earth (and Freinds of the Earth Scotland) is the largest international network of environmental groups in the world, with over 200 campaigning groups in the UK. Find out more at: or:
Greenpeace exposes global environmental problems, their causes and solutions.
The RSPB is Europe's largest wildlife conservation charity and campaigns on a range of local and global issues. Visit them at:
The National Trust is developing its environmental and conservation work.
WWF campaigns to save endangered species and protect our natural environment. Panda Passport keeps you up to date with news and campaigning information.
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Content last updated: 19/08/2004
