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A Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers

by Admin | Jun 30, 2021 | News, Waste & Recycling

We recently responded to a government consultation on a Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers (consultation by DEFRA, closed 4th June 2021). This is something we have been campaigning for and we are pleased to see that the government is proposing to have a...

Press Release: Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone

by Libby Harris | May 19, 2021 | News, Press Releases

Birmingham Friends of the Earth Press Release: Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone For Immediate release Contact: Libby Harris, Birmingham Friends of the Earth Campaigner. libby@birminghamfoe.org.uk 07955290582 Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone Libby Harris from...

Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone

by Admin | May 17, 2021 | Air Quality, News, Transport, Uncategorised

Next month, on the 1st June Birmingham’s Category D Clean Air Zone (CAZ) comes into force. This means that from the 1st June the most polluting vehicles (unless exempt) will be charged to drive in the zone. The zone will be in force 24 hours a day, 365 days a...

BFoE volunteer Sanjive appeared on Birmingham Local TV to talk about climate change.

by Admin | Mar 24, 2021 | Air Quality, Aviation, Energy And Climate Change, News, Waste & Recycling

On Tuesday 16 March, BFoE volunteer Sanjive appeared on Birmingham Local TV to talk about the importance of taking urgent action to tackle the climate crisis. You can watch Sanjive’s interview HERE.

Birmingham City Council have agreed to make a large loan to Birmingham Airport!

by Admin | Mar 24, 2021 | Air Quality, Aviation, Economics, News, Transport, Uncategorised

Birmingham City Council is a major shareholder in Birmingham Airport, and has recently decided to give a large loan to Birmingham airport. This decision has not been discussed at a full council meeting and much of the detail is not available to the public. In view of...

An Open Letter to the University of Birmingham: Declare a Climate Emergency

by Admin | Feb 15, 2021 | Energy And Climate Change, News

The Guild of Students is calling upon the University of Birmingham to declare a climate emergency. Please support the call by signing an open letter to Vice-Chancellor David Eastewood. You can sign the letter online HERE. An Open Letter to the University of...

A Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers

Press Release: Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone

Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone

BFoE volunteer Sanjive appeared on Birmingham Local TV to talk about climate change.

Birmingham City Council have agreed to make a large loan to Birmingham Airport!

An Open Letter to the University of Birmingham: Declare a Climate Emergency

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