University scoops clutch of awards for ‘green’ achievements

Coventry University has been awarded a series of accolades in recognition of its green credentials

Engineering bright sparks launch electric drag race world record attempt

A former Coventry University student is setting his sights on breaking the record for the world’s quickest electric motorcycle.

MP Hemming backs clean power law for green jobs

Birmingham Yardley MP John Hemming has pledged his support for renewable energy and green jobs across the West Midlands

Turning up the heat on Birmingham: students and residents get the chance to ask their energy questions

Students at the University of Birmingham and Birmingham residents are being invited to put questions to Steve McCabe MP and a panel of speakers.

Project to help provide greener homes

A million pound project to help West Midlands companies benefit from green technology has been launched by the University of Wolverhampton.

Chief government advisor visits University’s construction facilities

Peter Hansford, the UK government’s newly appointed chief construction advisor, visited Coventry University as part of his first week in post to see what the institution is doing to help drive forward the low carbon construction industry.

Low-carbon ventures doing well in Birmingham

11 new low-carbon ventures have qualified for Birmingham Science Park’s Venture Support programme

Birmingham’s Green Commission is officially launched

The city council’s aspiration for Birmingham to become one of the world’s leading green cities will be spearheaded by a Green Commission, officially launched yesterday.

Coventry University students charging up to repeat Electric Grand Prix success

Coventry University students are gearing up for a very different kind of racing challenge

Climate Week at mac birmingham

To mark the launch of Climate Week 2012 (12-18 Mar), mac birmingham will be screening The Age of Stupid

Birmingham: ‘City of the Future’

Birmingham Friends of the Earth present the ‘City of the Future’ event, 20th March at Birmingham’s Council House

Sustainability Spring Fair

A family day of fun and a chance to learn about sustainability issues.

Birmingham Airport powers up with solar panels

Birmingham Airport will save 22 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year with the installation of 200 solar panels on the roof of its terminal.

New grants to open doors for West Midlands SMEs in the low carbon vehicle sector

The Niche Innovation Scheme is offering small and medium enterprises in the region a selection of research and development grants…

Light or wind? Does money talk?

Alan Clawley comes face to face with the realities of a ‘low carbon’ economy: “What’s in it for me?”

Government goes to Court of Appeal over ‘unlawful’ solar plans

The Court of Appeal will today hear the Government’s challenge to last month’s High Court ruling that its solar subsidy cuts are illegal.

What to do with Christmas trees

Throughout January, Veolia Environmental Services (Birmingham City Council’s waste contractors) are encouraging residents to recycle their Christmas tree

A miller’s tale – Sarehole and sluice gates

Plans are afoot to give JRR Tolkien’s childhood playground a new lease of life – and generate some electricity.

Apprenticeships not a waste

Twelve apprenticeship opportunities have been created in waste management to support young people into employment and training.

The Electric Highway

Electric car drivers can now travel from Birmingham to Liverpool and Manchester without fear of running out of power

Hybrid transport in Brum

National Express West Midlands and Centro recently unveiled their new state of the art hybrid buses at Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens.

European project encourages West Midlands businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices

An EU-funded project has been set up to encourage West Midlands-based organisations to adopt novel ‘green’ technologies and methods.

European Investment Bank to fund world’s largest operational offshore wind farm

The European Investment Bank has agreed to provide £150m of long-term funding to Vattenfall for the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm.

Coventry design graduate excels in ‘Dragons’ Den’-style car awards

A recent graduate of Transport and Product Design from Coventry University has made it through to the final six of the prestigious Autocar-Courland Next Generation Award, a ‘Dragon’s Den’-style competition for talented young automotive designers. Callum Nash, 24, from Scarborough, North Yorkshire, put forward his radical idea for a new take on personal transportation…