Links

Scroll down for links on climate change, renewable energy, energy saving and campaigning groups.

Climate change

BBC Guide to Global Warming
Find out how the greenhouse effect works, why the Gulf Stream might change and how hot experts think it may get.

Climate Hot Map
An interactive map that illustrates the impact of global warming across different parts the globe.

Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research
The UK Met Office runs this world-leading centre of climate science just up the road at Exeter University.

Climate Action Network Europe (CAN)
A great resource for anyone interested in European and international policy on climate change, with a news-feed of climate-related stories from around the world.

Renewable energy

Wikipedia Renewable Energy Pages
An in-depth guide to all the different forms of renewable energy from this open-source encyclopedia.

RegenSW
The renewable energy agency for the South West of England works to maximise the social, economic and environmental benefits to the region of sustainable energy. Their website also has a good brief guide to renewable energy technology.

Renewable Energy in Cornwall
Facts and figures on this increasingly important sector of the Cornish economy, from Cornwall County Council.

Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership
Works to integrate sustainable energy into public, private and community sector strategies. CSEP has over 80 members in Cornwall, including local councils, private businesses and government agencies.

Renewable Power Association
Trade association whose membership spans the range of renewable technologies and resources.

British Wind Energy Association
The trade and professional body for the UK wind industry. Also has up-to-date information on developments in wave and tidal energy.

Energy saving

The Yellow House
Tells the story of how a family turned their 1930s ex-council house into an environmental dream home. Find out how to reduce your energy consumption by two-thirds and renovate your home using sustainable materials - without losing comfort or style!

Community Energy Plus
CEP helps households and small businesses in Cornwall reduce their energy consumption, works to eradicate fuel poverty and the health problems that this causes, and promotes sustainable energy at community level. If you want to find out about grants for insulation or to install solar panels, these are the guys to ask.

The Sustainability Trust
Brings together people, voluntary groups, and small businesses in Cornwall to promote sustainable practices and conserve natural resources.

The Energy Saving Trust
A national organisation that works with households, businesses and the public sector to achieve greater energy efficiency and sustainable energy solutions.

Campaigning groups

Friends of the Earth (FoE)
Climate change is one of the main focuses of this leading environmental campaigning group. As well as lobbying government and organising national and international campaigns, FoE encourages local groups to take action in their areas. FoE Cornwall has its own website here.

Greenpeace
Greenpeace campaigns globally and locally to stop climate change and protect the natural environment. It puts pressure on corporations and governments to cut greenhouse gas emissions, and is actively involved in researching and promoting clean energy solutions.

Yes2Wind
Britain has Europe's best wind energy resource - but wind power needs your support. Yes2Wind has answers to all your questions about wind energy, and lots of ways for you to say YES! to a clean energy future.

Climate Outreach Information Network (COIN)
COIN provides information on climate change and promotes locally based solutions. It specialises in producing materials to support small organisations working at local level.

Festivals

Sunrise Celebration
The UK's leading sustainable festival - four fabulous days of music, performers, DJs, workshops and stalls - all powered by renewable energy.

Big Green Gathering
Europe 's premier green event, held from 1-5th August at Fernhill Farm on the beautiful Mendip Hills. The 200 acre site is transformed over five days into a magical space, with music, theatre, dance, workshops and discussions on all aspects of sustainability. It's all powered by renewables, so you know you're having a genuine low-carbon holiday.