Birmingham Post - Go Green, tackling the big environmental issues

A green agenda at Midcounties Mar 10 2009

Walsall based society, The Midcounties Co-operative, has pledged to reduce energy consumption by 20 per cent by 2010 and it is committed to being green across all its businesses from supermarkets to funeral care, travel agencies, pharmacies, motor dealerships and childcare nurseries.Read

'Last chance' to influence Birmingham Airport's plans to extend runway Feb 24 2009

Opponents of a controversial scheme to extend the runway of Birmingham Airport are being offered an opportunity to comment on revised plans.Read

River Severn on shortlist to provide tidal power Jan 26 2009

A ten-mile barrage across the Severn is among five projects on a shortlist for potential schemes to harness the tidal power of the estuary.Read

Mean, clean and green Jan 22 2009

There are some simple ways to improve your green credentials and cut costs, as Patrice John discovers when she talked to author Caroline HarrisRead

Quentin Willson joins the drive for green motoring Nov 27 2008

TV presenter Quentin Willson will be encouraging drivers to become more eco-friendly behind the wheel in a new driving course, which starts in the Black Country this weekend.Read

Birmingham cleaner streets blitz is branded ‘waste of money’ Nov 12 2008

Birmingham cleaner streets blitz is branded ‘waste of money’Read

Home truths of sustainable living Aug 06 2008

From a City Car Club to a central boiler, David Faers reports on a new generation of eco-friendly housing developments. Read

Florida climate change experts drop in on Birmingham Aug 06 2008

Climate change experts from Florida headed to Birmingham to exchange innovative ideas and share best practice on driving forward the low carbon economy on either side of the Atlantic.Read

Top bioenergy research institute launched at Aston University Aug 06 2008

A new pioneering institute has launched at Aston University, paving the way for world-class research into all aspects of bioenergy.Read

Big hitters backing the Go Green campaign Jun 10 2008

The Birmingham Post's Go Green campaign is attracting support from some of the city's key people and organisations. They explain why they give it their backing.Read

Green for go at National Express Jun 10 2008

The UK population is on the move and, as individuals, we are travelling further and more often than ever.Read

Engineering a better environment Jun 10 2008

By Professor Julia King, vice-chancellor of Aston University and author of The King Review of Low-Carbon Cars.Read

A journey to world class travel in the West Midlands Jun 10 2008

Spiralling oil prices, rocketing costs for raw materials and ferocious competition from across the global economy.Read

Writing the next chapter in low-carbon adventure Jun 10 2008

Climate change is making headlines across the globe as businesses and communities become increasingly aware of the social, environmental and economic impact they are having. Read

Carbon strategy targets deeds, not words Jun 10 2008

Winning the battle for hearts and minds is part of the strategy for Birmingham City Council as it makes progress towards its target of cutting carbon emissions by 60 per cent by 2026.Read

Following the trail of our business carbon footprints Jun 10 2008

Sustainability, environmental impact, carbon hierarchy – the words are being bandied about like the latest slew of business buzzwords. But are the property and constructions sectors really on the case when it comes to eco-friendly action or is it all a lot of, well, hot air?Read