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Church helped with cash to insulate roof Sep 01 2009

WORK to make a Birmingham church more energy efficient through boosting its insulation is rapidly taking shape thanks to a cash windfall.Read

Are green savings on doorstep? Aug 25 2009

AS more and more companies struggle to compete for better business and higher efficiency levels it would seem that the option of getting staff to work from home is a no brainer.Read

Rainbow is key to the good life! Aug 18 2009

THE Romans revered honey and Jewish tradition praises pomegranates, so the belief that certain foods contain healing properties is by no means new.Read

Surprise – A river runs through it! Aug 11 2009

CHILDREN in land-locked Birmingham are on a special arts project to discover the river within the city.Read

‘Staycation’ could help save planet Aug 04 2009

HOW far would you go to have a great getaway?Read

The concrete jungle turns green again Jul 15 2009

Hilary Hall, chair of the Floral Trail Steering Committee, says this year’s Floral Trail will be the best ever...Read

Going Zero Carbon is a challenge but we have taken it! Jul 04 2009

IT's the epitome of eco-chic, displays the ease of energy-effi- ciency and is the brainchild of Martin Wilson.Read

Friends Of The Earth links animal farming to climate change Jun 23 2009

Green campaigner Mary Horesh tells Patrice John that fixing the food chain is crucial in the battle against climate change.Read

Monitoring gives pupils green bug Jun 09 2009

SEVEN-year-old Mollie Chapman is looking at me intently while closely clutching a snake to her neck.Read

Silver service for our future May 26 2009

AS the credit crisis continues to deepen and the tourism industry bears the brunt, hoteliers are being forced to make some tough choices in the name of sustainability. In the first of our two-part Green Tourism series, Environment Correspondent Patrice John visits a venue in Sutton ColdfieldRead

Homing in on a big bee problem May 19 2009

THE fate of the region’s bees are hanging in the balance but a Birmingham academic has found an innovative way to investigate their plight. Mail Environment Correspondent Patrice John spoke to Dr Adam Bates about the rise of bee hotels.Read

More power to the people May 12 2009

RESIDENTS in Lozells are learning to live a greener, more energy efficient life, after taking advantage of a scheme to have solar panels fitted in their homes for free. PATRICE JOHN finds out moreRead

It’s easy to get hooked on growing your own fruit and veg May 05 2009

Award-winning Birmingham gardener Dave Brayshaw tells Environment Correspondent Patrice John why more people want control over what they are eating.Read

On a mission to conserve energy Apr 28 2009

The energy Saving Trust has opened its first West Midlands Advice Centre. Patrice John discovers how it’s helping people to cut down on the amount of energy they use.Read

Trading children’s toys and clothes Apr 21 2009

A BIRMINGHAM group is hoping to entice parents from across the city to trade rather than trash their children’s toys and clothes.Read

Eco home takes long view Apr 14 2009

Birmingham architect John Christophers is pressing ahead with building the region’s first fully efficient house. Environment Correspondent Patrice John finds out how things are progressingRead

Pedal power can be driving force Apr 07 2009

KLAUS Bondam is not shy about telling me, or anyone else, to get on their bike.Read

Root out the bargains for a thriving garden Mar 31 2009

NOW is a key time to get your garden into shape. Patrice John explores ways of doing it for less.Read

From elephant poop to paper Mar 17 2009

Walsall-based businesswoman Linzi Mistry is making her mark on the world of recycling by selling paper made from poo. Read

We can all do our bit, says TV star Mar 16 2009

Fresh out of filming his third series of It’s Not Easy Being Green Dick Strawbridge talks about being green without the guilt.Read

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