2 h. ago Heated drying rack that costs 'pennies to run' lands on sale with mega £70 saving

Beat winter weather with this electric drying rack that 'costs pennies to run' and 'dries clothes really quickly' - and right now, it's on sale for 70% less

Economics

57 h. ago Scientists warn of ‘regime shift’ as seaweed blooms expand worldwide

Study links rapid growth of ocean macroalgae to global heating and nutrient pollutionScientists have warned of a potential “regime shift” in the oceans, as the rapid growth of huge mats of seaweed appears to be driven by global heating and excessive enrichment of waters from farming runoff and other pollutants.Over the past two decades, seaweed blooms have expanded by a staggering 13.4% a year in the tropical Atlantic and western Pacific, with the most dramatic increases occurring after 2008, according to researchers at the University of South Florida. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Homes will heat up quickly if you follow plumber's 1 rule when using the thermostat

A plumber says most people are not using their thermostat properly, which is driving up bills and taking longer to heat their homes.

Society

2 w. ago Lowest temperature you should heat your home to prevent frozen pipes without driving up energy bills

As the cold snap hits the UK, it's essential to know how best to keep your property warm whilst keeping costs down

Society

2 w. ago Root hits masterful century for England before Head leads Australia fightback

Fifth Ashes Test; day two: Australia 166-2, England 384Root makes 160 but hosts’ opener helps reduce lead to 218The Richies were out in force on an eventful second day at the Sydney Cricket Ground, an entire block of supporters decked out in either cream, bone, white, off-white, ivory, or beige. Bathed in sunshine, flags fluttering over the two heritage-listed pavilions, the backdrop for Joe Root’s 41st Test hundred was absolutely marvellous.This has not been the case for Root here over the years. In 2014 the SCG witnessed the one and only time he has been dropped by England. In 2018 he made scores of 83 and 58 not out here but ended up on a drip due to extreme heat, his side having crumbled to a 4-0 series defeat. Four years later came a duck and 23, England saving the Test to dodge the whitewash but his captaincy long since sunk. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago A power outage can turn dangerous fast. Here’s how to prepare

Power outages can come from winter storms, heat waves, wildfires or a delivery driver backing into the power line by your house

Politics

4 w. ago ‘Freedom is a city where you can breathe’: four experts on Europe’s most liveable capitals

From Copenhagen’s cycle lanes and Vienna’s shared parks to Barcelona and London’s unfulfilled potential, better living is close at handThe angry rumble of a speeding SUV. The metallic smog of backlogged traffic. The aching heat of sun-dried neighbourhoods baking in an oven of concrete and asphalt.For most people, the mundane threats that plague our environments are likely to annoy more than they spark dread. But for scientists who know just how dangerous our surroundings can be, the burden of knowledge weighs heavy each day. Across Europe, environmental risks cause 18% of deaths from cardiovascular disease and 10% of deaths from cancer. Traffic crashes in the EU kill five times more people than murders. Continue reading...

Politics

last month Heated airer dries clothes, bedsheets and towels for 6p an hour and is under £46

It could be the cut-price solution to the problem of drying clothes in winter

Society

last month Spain to introduce air conditioned 'climate shelters' to protect locals and tourists against heatwaves

To combat 46C heatwaves and wildfires driven by climate change, Spain is introducing a national network of 'climate shelters' to protect citizens and tourists from extreme heat.

Society