Environment

Environment

Perry Barr among areas with poor access to nature

Many homes are more than 15 minutes' walk from green or blue space, research finds.

4 October 2026 · Source: The Wildlife Trusts

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Fungi season peaks, with a foray at Highbury

The Birmingham Fungi Festival includes a foray in Highbury Park on 17 October.

3 October 2026 · Source: Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country

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Drought incidents hit a record as a dry September ends

383 incidents this year already exceed the totals for 2025 and 2022.

2 October 2026 · Source: Environment Agency

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Birmingham Airport cuts its carbon emissions by 11 per cent

Solar panels, LED lighting and HVO fuel helped cut emissions as passenger numbers rose.

1 October 2026 · Source: Birmingham Airport

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Cut energy use at home as bills rise

Simple steps that save money and carbon as the price cap rises on Thursday.

29 September 2026 · Source: Energy Saving Trust

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Simple ways to save water during the drought

Shorter showers and fixing leaks can save water and cut energy bills too.

29 September 2026 · Source: Environment Agency

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Why Birmingham is planting trees where they are fewest

Tree equity means focusing new planting on neighbourhoods with the least cover.

28 September 2026 · Source: Birmingham TreePeople

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East Birmingham green corridor plans along the Cole Valley

A green infrastructure masterplan aims to bring better parks and paths to the east of the city.

28 September 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

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Heavy rain due Wednesday: sign up for flood warnings

Hard, dry ground means heavy rain can run off quickly and cause surface flooding.

28 September 2026 · Source: GOV.UK

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Birmingham's route to net zero by 2030, explained

The council's target is two decades ahead of the national goal.

28 September 2026 · Source: Distinctly Birmingham