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Widening of the Moseley Road
We have been occupied by plans of Transport for West Midlands to put in bus lanes along main roads. This could be helpful to speed up buses, but not if pedestrians and cyclists get a substantially worse deal, or local high streets are damaged. Moseley Road through...
Fossil Fuels and their effects
I’m sure that we are all aware that China and India have become two of the powerhouse economies of the modern world. More than 50% of the world’s population live in these countries. These innovative “forward-thinking” nations are primarily still powered by fossil...
WHY SHOULD WE GO CAR-FREE?
Cars may be very convenient for millions of people, but they are hugely inconvenient in so many ways. Of course, the chief reason why we oppose cars is the damage that they cause to the environment: pollutants from car exhausts cause both immediate and long-term...
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Steps to close the Tyseley Incinerator
A Walk took place on 21 September to the incinerator that burns our rubbish at Tyseley. It was supported by BFOE, Jai Jigit UK, CANWM, Footsteps, and the Peace Hub. We had written to all city councillors saying we are concerned that a new contract to run the...
Climate Emergency Declaration – Our work to keep up the pressure
We have been working hard to keep the pressure of Birmingham City Council in relation to the importance of delivering carbon reductions in our city and how key the Climate Emergency Declaration is to this. The following letter and briefing was sent to all Birmingham...
Digbeth Community Garden
Shaz reflects on what a vibrant community space Digbeth Community Garden has become. Digging Holes Yesterday I cycled to Digbeth Community Garden to help out. Stalwart Adam was joined by Fabio and me. We dug holes. As we dug these holes, I listened to the birds chirp...
