The Train Arriving in Birmingham Shortly Will be Made Up of Bikes
On September 22nd a new cycling revolution will hit the streets of Birmingham,
No. Not ‘all in it together’
David Cameron would like us to believe that the pain inflicted on us by the government after the banking crash will be more bearable if we believe him, writes Alan Clawley
Anchor’s Organic Beer Festival in Digbeth
This year, the Anchor’s Organic Beer Festival is showcasing an even wider range of drinks, including cider, perry and wines, as well as the usual ales
Coventry ‘Living Lab’ to put city at the forefront of eco-friendly innovation
Coventry is set to become a hotbed for low carbon innovation after Coventry University awarded global ‘Living Labs’ status by the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL).
Building the West Midlands’ low carbon economy
“Houses that sweat, chimneys that soak up heat, and solar power systems for cloudy climates – as the housing industry gets back on its feet, there are terrific opportunities in green technology”
Eat up your Greens
Birmingham’s most eco-friendly eating places have been recognised in the council’s latest awards scheme
Big Green Food Weekend
Building on the success of last year’s Big Lunch, Northfield Ecocentre are holding a Big Green Food Weekend
The future is…. a Biohydrogen hypercar!
A Coventry University student will be exhibiting his no-holds-barred vision of the future of car design
Cov students on GP podium
Three Motorsport Engineering students from Coventry University have finished third in the hotly-contested evGrandPrix in America
Electric Cars for City Council
Birmingham city council have continued their drive towards low carbon usage with increased eco-friendly transport.
Mother Earth news
Bolivia is planning to table a draft United Nations treaty giving “Mother Earth” the same rights as humans.*
Solar Power
With government backed Feed in Tariffs set to rise in April there is unlikely to be a better time to jump on the home-generated energy bandwagon that seems to be rumbling across the country.
When the oil runs out……
One of the world’s biggest car makers is celebrating its partnership with a local university with a display of eco-friendly transport.
Friends of the Earth unimpressed by budget
On the face of it today’s budget looks good for business but failed to win support from Friends of the Earth
Climate Week in Birmingham
Next week will see the city hosting several events focused on this ever-concerning subject.
Birmingham gets greener
The city is due to host another important convention, this time on one of the most important topics facing us all.
Photovoltaic about face
St Mary’s in Moseley has finally been given the go-ahead to ‘go green’