The future of home heating – beyond the energy crisis
While we struggle to keep our heating bills down, there is a quiet revolution that could help stabilize our home’s energy supplies. My heating bills have risen dramatically in recent times due to the energy crisis. And I’m worried about the climate crisis too. We will need to shiver out of this mess. Only if […]
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Life after: FGM – FFA
Lower whereas only a lady in her native Guinea, Hawa Bah – who now lives in Leeds – helps present a lifeline to different survivors of genital mutilation Hawa Bah was simply eight years previous, when she was taken to the forest by her father’s second spouse and lower by a lady from their neighbourhood, […]
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The bicycles that grow on trees – FFA
Andy Dix was challenged to make a bike out of wood. It was smooth-riding and beautiful. Even Andy Dix was surprised by how well it turned. Booming bicycle sales and a revived zeal for slower, less impactful travel are among the pandemic’s silver linings. Many big-name manufacturers are concerned that the surge in demand for […]
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What went right this week: Wales’ ‘basic income’ trial, plus more positive news
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The plan to recycle waste glass, with a little help from cows
His furnaces routinely hit temperatures of over 1,000 degrees centigrade, but master glassmaker Ian Hankey’s burning ambition tops even that. After 40 years in the business, he’s on a mission to transform the way the industry deals with waste glass – with a little help from cow burps and foraged bracken. Glass is infinitely recycleable, […]
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‘Reggae and incense’: how families channel joy when remembering loved ones
Marking the anniversary of a loved one’s death is an important ritual for many families. But these events don’t need to be only sorrowful. Two women share how they find joy and meaning in celebrating the loss of someone they love. Reggae, spicy Jamaican cuisine and incense Vincent Lloyd Robinson was a popular character and […]
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The greenest countries in Europe to travel around, according to research
Data crunchers have identified which countries are the most environmentally friendly to travel in Europe. The Netherlands is the clear winner. The Netherlands has been ranked the greenest country in Europe to travel around – and it’s got nothing to do with its love of bikes. This research is notoriously complicated. But data analysts at […]
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The project to map the world’s fungal networks – and why it matters
The biggest-ever mapping of mysterious fungal networks will begin. Can it shine a light on a ‘global blind spot’? Fungal networks are the circulatory systems of our planet. Trees are the lungs. These underground networks – which extend an estimated trillions of miles around Earth – are largely unexplored, yet may prove essential to our […]
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Forget roses, these are the best flowers to give this Valentine’s Day
Roses are clichéd and harmful for the planet. But what should we instead send? These are the flowers that should be in your bouquet this Valentine’s Day Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a bunch of roses grown overseas and flown into Heathrow – right? Perhaps, not. The UK has a long-standing affection for the […]
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12 ways to love your community this Valentine’s Day (and beyond)
Forget flowers and grand romantic gestures, this Valentine’s Day why not do something a bit different? Here are some practical ways you can show your love and support your community. 1. Initiate a community fridge The community fridge is a public refrigerator where residents can leave any food they don’t use. The idea is to […]
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