6 d. ago Australia’s worst heatwave since black summer made five times more likely by global heating, analysis finds

Extreme heat ‘is getting worse and whether we like it or not there’s ultimately a limit to what we can actually physically cope with,’ scientist saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHuman-caused global heating made the intense heatwave that affected much of Australia in early January five times more likely, new analysis suggests.The heatwave earlier this month was the most severe since the 2019-20 black summer, with temperatures over 40C in Melbourne and Sydney, even hotter conditions in regional Victoria and New South Wales, and extreme heat also affecting Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Heat radiators quicker by removing sludge build up inside — 3 steps to remove it fast

If you've noticed cold spots on your radiator, it's a clear sign that something's not right with your central heating system due to sludge build-up

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2 w. ago My heated towel rail is always hot after doing easy DIY hack without a plumber

Towel rails with cold spots at the top need a simple maintenance task that takes minutes and costs less than £1

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3 w. ago Plumber's 3 easy steps to make radiators 'hotter and heat up faster' you can do yourself

A plumber has shared three simple fixes you can do at home to tackle radiator problems and ensure they heat up properly without adding unnecessary costs to your energy bills

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3 w. ago Radiators will be 'hotter' if you do plumber's 3 simple steps

With plunging temperatures, many will be turning to central heating to keep warm. If radiators aren't heating up properly, a plumber has shared three simple steps to tackle the issue

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3 w. ago Radiators will 'reflect heat back into the room' with plumber's 1 easy hack

A plumber has shared vital adjustments to help channel warmth into your room more quickly during the cold spell

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