Birmingham NEC – Ipex Technology
NEC, Birmingham is hosting an exhibition that will generate £50million for the local economy. Ipex is the largest English, technology event for the media and will attract thousands over the next week. The City will be packed by the 45% of people who are attending from all over the world, who will be taking part [...]
Skoda’s latest green cars
The Czech car manufacturers have just launched the eco all green efficient cars. The cars claim to slash fuel consumption and radically reduce C02 emissions. The new cars are an improved version of the well loved Fabia and Roomster models which are already popularly stocked across Birmingham. Several Midlands dealerships are thought to be stocking [...]
Low carbon economy on the up?
The construction industry as well as recyclers could profit from existing and future low carbon legislation according to the West Midlands Regional Observatory’s latest research. In a joint venture, the Observatory and Atkins compiled this research project commissioned by Advantage West Midlands to have a better understanding of opportunities the low carbon economy can create [...]
Music festival environmental issues
Recently, the environmental issues that music festivals are faced was discussed and the true extent to which it contributes to the environment. The carbon emissions emitted by music festivals and venues are something which has become a concern with over 500 festivals held in the UK every year. Since the interest in the environment and [...]
The ‘Womble Truck’ vs The ‘Car-Puccino’
The ‘Womble Truck’ is the newest vehicle to be created that runs purely on household goods. The vehicle, made up of 21 different cars runs on chip fat and vegetable oil, but still reaches speeds of 110mph. Created by environmentalist Buzz Knapp-Fisher from Pembrokeshire, the ‘Womble Truck’ is named after the famous television series, in [...]
Green innovation to be successful in Midlands
Eco Specialists predict that green innovation will become successful in the West Midlands as they have recently made Aston Science Park their new location. The group believe that this will drive the low carbon agenda, continue to develop green technologies and establish the Midlands as one of its main focal points. It has been stressed [...]
Environmentalists question plans for airport expansion
After plans were rejected for a 3rd runway at Heathrow Airport, environmentalists now turn their attention to Birmingham International Airport’s expansion plans. The aviation white paper, which all airport expansion plans are based on, has been overruled and regarded as out-of-date because it does not take into account environmental and economical factors. BIA have recently [...]
Green investment bank announced
Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced plans to set up a £2 billion green investment bank. The money would go towards low carbon industries such as wind energy as well as wind turbine production. This sector already employs approximately 8,400 people from the West Midlands. £1 billion would be raised from the sale of assets including [...]