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Off-Grid Solar Is Now the Cheapest Power for Nearly 400 Million People
Off-grid solar is now the cheapest electricity option for nearly 398 million people without access to power, according to a World Bank report released this week.
UNEP: Opportunity has ‘been lost’ to meet 1.5C warming limit without ‘overshoot’
The UN Environment Programme reports that temporarily exceeding the 1.5C warming limit is now inevitable without urgent action, but countries can still minimize the overshoot and keep Paris Agreement goals within reach.
‘I didn’t know what to do’: collapse of providers of high-end digs leaves students in shock
Multiple purpose-built student accommodation providers have collapsed, leaving dozens of students scrambling for housing as the sector faces falling occupancy rates and financial strain.
Family of student who took his own life say university ‘will be held to account’
The family of a 23-year-old University of Glasgow student who died by suicide after being incorrectly told he could not graduate has settled a civil case and vows the institution will face accountability.
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Fermanagh barn owl success raises hopes for rare bird
County Fermanagh recorded 10 barn owl chicks across two sites this summer, marking the first successful breeding in the county in approximately 50 years and raising hopes for the species’ recovery.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
Childhood vaccination rates have fallen significantly across Britain over the past 15 years, with health experts attributing the decline primarily to reduced face-to-face contact between parents and medical professionals rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers in England plan to cut services and reduce staff, with millions facing longer waits for care amid mounting demand.
‘Dangerously hostile’: heatwaves leave hospital wards unsafe, data reveals
English hospitals recorded temperatures of nearly 42C during recent heatwaves, forcing surgery cancellations and creating unsafe conditions for staff and patients, new data reveals.
Children’s stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children’s lung growth in London showed rapid recovery after an Ultra Low Emission Zone reduced air pollution, with researchers describing the findings as “stunning” evidence for clean air policy benefits.
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
A Cochrane review of 80 trials involving nearly 30,000 people found nicotine e-cigarettes more effective for smoking cessation than traditional aids, increasing quit rates from 6% to 10%.
NHS failing child sexual abuse victims, say psychiatrists
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has issued a public apology for decades of mismanagement and misdiagnosis in treating adults who were sexually abused as children and later sought NHS mental health support.
Autism and ADHD care complaints more than triple in five years in England
Complaints about autism and ADHD services in England more than tripled over five years, with the NHS ombudsman citing years-long waits and patients paying thousands for private care.
‘Game changer’ study seeks answers for heavy periods and endometriosis
A major research project called CycleTrack aims to create the world’s largest menstrual fluid biobank to improve understanding of heavy periods, endometriosis, and related conditions affecting millions of women.
Solihull mum’s perforated bowel ordeal after scan error
A Solihull mother developed a perforated bowel after childbirth due to a misinterpreted CT scan at Birmingham hospital, requiring emergency surgery and resulting in acknowledged medical negligence.
Newer shingles vaccine linked to lower heart disease risk, ‘natural experiment’ shows
A new shingles vaccine, Shingrix, was linked to a 9% lower cardiovascular burden compared to an older vaccine in a study of 72,000 people over seven years.
Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms
Microsoft unveiled new AI security tools designed to identify and reduce security vulnerabilities, claiming superior performance and lower costs than competing platforms from rivals including OpenAI and Google.