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Green Party proposes “green” economy
The Green Party have released details about a new deal that could aid the conservation of our planet, as well as attempting to tackle the issues of mass production and consumption, and economic inequality. Caroline Lucas from the Green Party has described, in an article in The Guardian newspaper, the types of changes that she [...]
Government consider axing discount on electric cars
The new government’s cost-cutting drive has been reported to be considering axing the planned £5,000 discount on all new electric cars, which was due to be introduced next year. This would be a huge set back for the electric car market, as the industry has already began marketing their new range of electric cars with [...]
Get outdoors for the holidays
With the summer drawing in there is always one big question on the agenda…where do you take the kids? The six weeks holidays are a long time to fill, and most parents would agree that their days out with the little ones should be both fun and educational. Well hunt no more, as The Wildlife [...]
‘Green’ exercise good for mental health
UK researchers are claiming that just five minutes of exercise in a park or other “green space” can boost a person’s mental health. According to the latest analysis, combining activities such as walking, jogging or cycling with a natural area can increase your well-being, vastly improving your general mood and self-esteem. The BBC have released [...]
Tolkien’s Old Forest wins grant from Heritage Lottery Fund
A Birmingham nature reserve, which had been the inspiration for the Old Forest in JR Tolkien’s famous novels “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit”, has won a £376,500 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country will be undertaking the restoration of Moseley Bog and [...]
Bee lovers urged to adopt a hive
Beekeepers all over Britain are urging bee lovers to “adopt” a hive, to help improve the future for the common honeybee. With the numbers of the honeybee declining steadily, the British Beekeeper’s Association (BBKA) are promoting a new campaign to encourage bee lovers – especially those who are unwilling or unable to keep a hive [...]
Internet is new foe of endangered species
The internet has become one of the main threats to endangered species, according to conservationists. The problem with our high-tech age of constant consumerism means that we can buy and sell anything we want – including live animals or their fur – through online auctions and chatrooms. The BBC quoted Paul Todd, from the International [...]
Curzon Street Station to be reopened for HS2
Birmingham’s iconic Curzon Street station could be reopening to connect with the new high-speed rail service from Birmingham to London. Lord Adonis of the House of Lords was reported by the BBC as saying: ‘Subject to this consultation, the London terminus for the high-speed line would be Euston [and] the Birmingham city centre station would [...]