Eco-town protestors
Campaigners against the Warwickshire eco-town will be heading to court for the second time. BARD- Better Accessible Responsible Development Campaign-are opposing the prospect of a development in middle Quinton. The new home development will contain 6000 homes as part of the Government’s pledge to increase UK housing, but some people believe the location is not [...]
Beavers with benefits
Four beaver families all the way from Norway have been captured and will now be in quarantine for six months due to the positive effect they have on our environment. This project is part of the native mammal reintroduction and the project is being run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and Royal Zoological Society of [...]
Save our wildlife, eat a grey squirrel
People who eat game have probably eaten the likes of rabbit, pheasant, partridge and many other wild animals. But what about the grey squirrel? These animals which came to our shores from the United States have been gradually taking over our trees from our native red squirrels to the extent that the red squirrel is [...]
Eco-friendly film premiere breaks world record
Environmentally friendly film The Age of Stupid premiered in London on Sunday 15th March. But this was a film premiere with a difference, called The People’s Premiere, it is the first 100% environmentally friendly premiere ever. With stars told specifically not to travel by aeroplane to the event, they instead arrived by bikes or electric [...]
Coca-Cola-great drinks AND less emissions?
Recently Coca Cola has announced what it contributes to the world in terms of its carbon footprint from products. Pairing with Coca- Cola/Coca- Cola Enterprises Great Britain is The Carbon Trust to investigate the carbon footprint further. ” The company says the research is part of an ongoing programme to reduce the impact of its [...]
Sustainabilitylive 2009 at NEC in Birmingham
If you weren’t sure if there was a sustainability convention in Birmingham this year, or know what it is, you don’t have to wonder anymore. This year’s convention will be held at the NEC in halls 3 and 3 A. The dates for the convention will be 19-21 of May 2009. Last year’s event had [...]
Lozells Lavish Redesign
Birmingham city council has awarded planning design economics NlP ( Nathaniel Lichfield and partners) to assess and redesign the Lozells area situated in the north-east area of Birmingham. The lozells area which has developed somewhat of a gloomy and unpleasant reputation due to its appearance and recent press coverage of gangs and murders means it’s [...]
Metro Newspaper launches recycling campaign
The commuter’s favourite, The Metro, has launched a campaign to encourage their readers to recycled their newspapers after reading. Most people who travel regularly, I’m sure, will be used to seeing used copies of the Metro littering the seats throughout the day. I travel through Birmingham New Street every day, and you can always find [...]