Energy and Water
PowerDown
An award-winning multimedia resource for geography, citizenship and science.
Wateraid.org
The path out of poverty begins with clean water and sanitation.
Water Footprint
A waterfootprint is the total volume of freshwater that is used to produce the goods and services consumed by the individual, business or community.
Oxfam Education
Resources searchable by topic.
Low Impact
Harvesting rainwater for domestic or commercial use that would otherwise go down the drain.
Post Carbon Institute
A website of 28 of the world's leading minds in the areas of economic, social, and environmental sustainability. EnergyBulletin.net explores energy-related impacts on food, population and culture.
Green Streets
The Energy for Tomorrow Fund is a not for profit fund which helps organisations such as schools and community centres to become sustainable by installing microgeneration technologies such as solar panels.
Solar4Schools
Background information and teaching resources on solar energy.
Energy Saving Trust
An impartial organisation helping people to save energy and reduce carbon emissions.
CARES
Community Energy Scotland provide free advice, grant funding and finance for renewable energy projects developed by community groups to benefit their community.
ActonCO2
Energy saving tips to help people reduce their carbon footprint.
See also http://esd.escalate.ac.uk/1369
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