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At first glance, climate change in Birmingham does not seem so radical. It seems that only winters have become somewhat warmer and wetter, with perhaps an increase in rainfall during the winter months. Similarly, at first glance, summers here have become hotter and drier. But in reality, all this...

Climate change is affecting not only agriculture in Birmingham, but throughout the United Kingdom. Due to unpredictable weather conditions at different times of the year, for example, summers have become warmer and drier than they were 100 years ago. Rainfall has become more intense, flooding has become more frequent,...

The history of Becketts Farm is, first and foremost, the history of the Beckett family farms. This now iconic family business near Birmingham was started in 1937 by Albert Beckett. He came from Shropshire and started dairy farming. Later, in 1960, his son Alan turned the business into one...

There were no large natural gas deposits in or around Birmingham itself, and therefore no commercial extraction of natural gas, as the case, for example, on platforms in the North Sea or in some parts of the British Shield Basin. The British Geological Survey does not list Birmingham as...

Founded in Birmingham by Rob Linton and Daniel Long in 2012, with only £500, Clearabee quickly grew from a company with only one lorry to the UK's largest on-demand waste collection company. It is now known for its fast paperwork processing using a 'man-and-van' formula and a strong focus...

Air pollution has become a global crisis, with scientists worldwide sounding the alarm for decades. This is particularly true for major cities that serve as industrial hubs. As the UK’s second-largest city and a historic "industrial powerhouse," Birmingham is no exception. Its residents continue to grapple with the consequences...

Birmingham is pursuing decarbonisation through a multi-faceted approach involving the city council, businesses, and academic institutions. Key strategies include improving sustainable transport, improving the energy efficiency of buildings through modernisation, updating planning policies for new developments and using data to inform and implement carbon reduction projects. The city has...

Birmingham's wine scene is thriving, that much is clear. Recently, more and more wine bars, tasting rooms and local wineries have been popping up all over the city. This growing trend can be explained by changing consumer preferences regarding wine, the city's thriving food culture, and the growing popularity...

Birmingham has developed industrial tourism by transforming its industrial past into a modern landmark, focusing on key industrial sites. Today, these include the world-famous Jewellery Quarter, the JW Evans silver factory and others. The city's industrial heritage is also represented through the preservation of workshops and tours of sites...

Anthropogenic pressure in Birmingham is characterised by significant air pollution from transport and industry, leading to high levels of contamination and the presence of substances such as nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter and heavy metals. The urban nature of the city, combined with factors such as traffic congestion and heat...