How lichens are bringing stone to life and reconnecting us with the natural world
The Conversation
How lichens are bringing stone to life and reconnecting us with the natural world
Lichens bridge the living and non-living – understanding them allows us to better see how to conserve our heritage, and also ourselves.
Rise in percentage of homes with wood burners since 2022, analysis finds
the Guardian
Rise in percentage of homes with wood burners since 2022, analysis finds
Greatest growth in rural areas as increase in homes with wood-burning stoves contributes to new air pollution hotspots
We use 30 billion tonnes of concrete each year — here’s how to make it sustainable https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00568-4
Migraine is more than a headache — a radical rethink offers hope to one billion people https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00456-x
'Billionaires own my mouldy rental property':
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'Billionaires own my mouldy home' - the private renters struggling to be heard
Families tell BBC their mould-infested homes are making them ill - Panorama investigates.
The US Is Not Ready for Bird Flu in Humans | Scientific American
Scientific American
The U.S. Is Not Ready for Bird Flu in Humans
Bird flu is infecting more people than we think. We need to stop it now before a new pandemic begins
Extreme heat will kill millions of people in Europe without rapid action https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00239-4
UK failing to match EU in fight against ‘forever chemicals’, say scientists:
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UK failing to match EU in fight against ‘forever chemicals’, say scientists
Experts criticise Defra’s decision not to use OECD definition of PFAS, with one asking if move is ‘politically based’
One in six UK workers skipping meals to make ends meet, says TUC:
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One in six UK workers skipping meals to make ends meet, says TUC
Trade unions body finds 17% have skipped meal in past three months, and as many as 10% do so most days
Shocking! This is cruel, and totally unnecessary. Just Stop Oil activist jailed over ankle tag issue:
BBC News
Just Stop Oil campaigner back in jail after ankle tag problem
Gaie Delap was unable to wear an electronic tag due to health problems.
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