Sustainability West Midlands — they know how to make the region greener
Sustainability West Midlands is an organisation that campaigns for sustainable development in both the city of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region. Its...
Becketts Farm — a family farm 25 minutes from Birmingham
The history of Becketts Farm is, first and foremost, the history of the Beckett family farms. This now iconic family business near Birmingham was...
How British Geographical Discoveries and Conquests in the 18th-19th Centuries Fueled the Growth of...
The 18th and early 19th centuries were a period of global exploration and expansion for Great Britain. The nation acquired new colonies in Gibraltar,...
William Bate Hardy: The Distinguished Birmingham Biologist Who Was Knighted
Sir William Bate Hardy's career vividly shows how a brilliant mind can achieve incredible success in fields far removed from their original training. Although...
Robotic dairy farms in the Midlands — the reality of today or the projects...
Agriculture is a dynamic sector, and its role is of great importance today. It's no secret that the world's population is growing, and it...
How Birmingham Utilizes CHP in its Centralized Green Energy Scheme
Since its inception in 2003, the Birmingham District Energy Scheme has continually expanded. It plays an increasingly crucial role in the Birmingham City Council's...
Climate change in Birmingham — impacts, consequences, extreme events
At first glance, climate change in Birmingham does not seem so radical. It seems that only winters have become somewhat warmer and wetter, with...
Beekeepers of Birmingham — a story of 3 guineas, delicious honey and a campaign...
Since its inception in 1879, the aim of the Birmingham Beekeepers' Association has been to promote beekeeping and support beekeepers. The Association offers a...
The environmental revolution in Birmingham with Clearabee
Founded in Birmingham by Rob Linton and Daniel Long in 2012, with only £500, Clearabee quickly grew from a company with only one lorry...
Modern agriculture in the former “world’s workshop”
Climate change is affecting not only agriculture in Birmingham, but throughout the United Kingdom. Due to unpredictable weather conditions at different times of the...