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‘Spend nothing for two years? Why not?’

‘Spend nothing for two years? Why not?’

Josh Pitts tracks down Bristol’s Freeconomy founder, Mark Boyle
Mark Boyle’s money-free experiment was supposed to last just one year. Nearly two years on, he still hasn’t spent a penny. Happier and healthier than ever, he says the experiment may last forever.
Mark Boyle is a hard guy to get in touch with. Living out of [...]

Bristol council set to make cash from green energy

Bristol council set to make cash from green energy

Rules that will come into force next week will mean Bristol City Council can start making cash from their green energy projects.

Bristol solar power firm wins new investment deal

Bristol solar power firm wins new investment deal

Solar and wind power firm The Green Company is poised for growth after receiving funding from a private investment firm.

Bristol backing for Arctic explorer’s climate change education site

Bristol backing for Arctic explorer’s climate change education site

A South-West based law firm and one of the region’s largest accountancy firms have joined forces as sponsors for a climate change educational initiative.

Bristol drivers count staggering cost of low tyre pressure

Bristol drivers count staggering cost of low tyre pressure

Bristol motorists waste £7.5million a year in fuel and emit more than 15,000 tonnes of extra carbon dioxide due to under-inflated tyres.

Hi-tech energy meters help Bristol save money and CO2

Hi-tech energy meters help Bristol save money and CO2

The latest hi-tech digital energy meters are being rolled out in 50 households across Knowle West. Householders can view how much energy they are using live online

Study shows birds develop ‘brothers in arms’ mentality

Study shows birds develop ‘brothers in arms’ mentality

Birds demonstrate the same instincts as humans when facing conflict, showing they may be capable of anticipation and future planning, a trait until recently considered the preserve of primates.

Google grants $125,000 to online sustainability forum

Google grants $125,000 to online sustainability forum

A West-country based organisation has been awarded more than $125,000 of free online advertising by global internet giant Google.

Bristol has sense of ‘cycling renaissance’, says chairman

Bristol has sense of ‘cycling renaissance’, says chairman

The chairman of a government body set up to promote cycling across England has said there is a “real sense of a cycling renaissance” in Bristol, following a visit to the city earlier this month.

Bristol scientists look to save UK history from climate change

Bristol scientists look to save UK history from climate change

Scientists at Bristol University are to take part in a multi-million-pound research project to help some of Britain’s most historic buildings survive the effects of climate change.