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What is acid rain?Read

People power makes a difference

From using energy efficient light bulbs to driving smarter, teams from Birmingham, Newcastle and Portsmouth will be representing their cities by collectively trying to reduce the energy they use in all aspects of their lives.Read

Eco centre of attention

AFTER years of dreaming and months of planning the vision of Northfield Eco Centre has become a reality.Read

I do... care for the environment

The carbon footprint of an average wedding is about 14.5 tonnes which is more than a European generates in a year!Read

Go green in the garden

As the winter gloom persists, it’s a welcome escape to think ahead to summer and the possibility of growing delicious, juicy red fruits which are a taste of warmer weather.Read

Great Barr residents cut fuel bills in eco challenge

A GROUP of Birmingham residents have proved they’re green by name and green by nature after cutting their energy use in a national competition.Read

Award for green ground-breakers

AN AWARDS scheme for those who have helped cut carbon dioxide emissions has been launched in Birmingham.Read

Meridan parishioners' prayers answered with £242,000 windfall

THE prayers of parishioners at an ageing church have been answered after they were awarded more than £200,000 to complete restorative works.Read

Cup cake queens taste eco success

The Midlands’ first green wedding fair will be held in Birmingham and organisers promise there’ll be something for everyone from the ecoconscious to the eco-curious. Patrice John reportsRead

Pupils write new code of conduct for bus travel behaviour

BIRMINGHAM school pupils have agreed to banish bad behaviour from city buses.Read

Birmingham Children’s Hospital switches to green energy

BIRMINGHAM Children’s Hospital will be powered with a greener form of energy thanks to a deal that has been struck with the city council.Read

Record passenger numbers at Birmingham Airport despite recession

PASSENGER figures for Birmingham International Airport are increasing despite the continued economic downturn.Read

Cannock campaigners fight on over waste incinerator

GREEN campaigners opposing plans to build an incinerator in Staffordshire have vowed to fight on despite failing to secure a public inquiry into the scheme.Read

Better parking for coaches wanted in city centre

OVER-zealous traffic wardens and a lack of pick-up points near to city centre attractions is crippling Birmingham’s coach industry, a report has found.Read

Better parking for coaches wanted in city centre

OVER-zealous traffic wardens and a lack of pick-up points near to city centre attractions is crippling Birmingham’s coach industry, a report has found.Read

Better parking for coaches wanted in city centre

OVER-zealous traffic wardens and a lack of pick-up points near to city centre attractions is crippling Birmingham’s coach industry, a report has found.Read

New bus service between Birmingham and Solihull

COMMUTERS in Birmingham will have the benefit of a new bus service along one of the city’s busiest routes from today.Read

Watchdog blasts high train fares

RAIL passengers in Birmingham are enjoying more train services than other European cities but paying above-the-odds, according to a passenger watchdog group.Read

How to benefit from insulation

WINTRY weather and higher energy prices mean homeowners are being forced to pay more to heat their houses. PATRICE JOHN looks at how making your home energy efficient could cut your carbon footprint and save you money.Read

Birmingham counsellor vying for energy efficiency award

A BIRMINGHAM-based counsellor is on a mission to prove the city is one of the most energy efficient in the UK.Read

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