The BBC has lots of good information - here and here - and you could also check out the BBC Weather Centre
Have a look at the Environment Agency too.
The UK Climate Impact Programme has general info, as well as details of the effect of climate change on our region
The New Scientist magazine answers some frequently asked questions about climate change.
The Royal Society, our national academy of science, has compiled a response to those who question the science of climate change
The online encyclopedia Wikipedia has many articles on climate change
Climate Challenge is the Government national campaign, of which we’re a part. They have a lot of information about climate change, and you can see all the local climate change awareness projects they are supporting, including us!
Climate Challenge has appointed a youth Climate Champion for each English region, and the Yorkshire & Humber champion is from Calderdale – Zoheb Khalil from Halifax. Read about the visit he and the other champions made to Switzerland to see what was happening to the glaciers. And see the video he and his school made as his entry to become Champion
DEFRA is the Government department responsible for climate change issues
The UK Climate Change Programme is the Government's national strategy
There is a Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Climate Change Action Plan
The regional authorities are responding to climate change too. Have a look at the Government Office, the Regional Assembly and the regional development agency Yorkshire Forward
Calderdale Council’s Sustainable Development Unit is responsible for the local authority’s work on climate change, and you can download the Council’s new Carbon Management Plan
The Energy Saving Trust and the Carbon Trust provide advice on action you can take. The EST shows how households can reduce their emissions by up to 25%. There are some more detailed links on the Let’s Do it page on this website
And have a look at Global Cool for a fresh and funky approach to cutting carbon-dioxide.
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