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How Election Day can affect your heart
Research shows elections can trigger heart stress, with studies documenting higher rates of irregular heartbeats and hospitalizations for heart attacks around voting periods.
New charity uses outdoors to improve men’s mental health
A new charity called Connect Outdoors launches with outdoor activities like cold-water swimming and hill walking to support men’s mental health and reduce isolation.
Abercynon woman, 93, waits 10 hours on floor for an ambulance
A 93-year-old woman in Wales waited 10 hours on her floor with broken bones before receiving ambulance transport to hospital, raising concerns about emergency service response times.
I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis
A primary school teaching assistant lost her job due to endometriosis, a condition affecting one in 10 women. A new inquiry found nearly half of women with the condition have lost income due to their symptoms.
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Billionaire to invest £35bn in small modular nuclear reactors rollout across UK
A consortium led by Polish billionaire Michał Sołowow plans to invest £35 billion in building 14 small modular nuclear reactors across three UK sites, potentially powering millions of homes.
North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters
The North Sea oil industry appeals to incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, requesting approval for new drilling in British waters to support energy security and reindustrialization efforts.
Q&A: What the EU’s Carbon Market Review Means for Climate Action
The European Commission proposed reforms to the EU’s carbon market on 17 July that would slow emissions cuts from 2031 onward and extend free allowances to companies, potentially allowing billions of additional tonnes of emissions.
Middle East Turmoil and the AI Boom Fuel Windfall for Mining Giants
Rio Tinto and Glencore reported substantial profit increases driven by elevated commodity prices and geopolitical uncertainty from Middle East tensions, with both miners benefiting from AI-driven demand for metals.
Cooling Emissions Are Set to Triple by 2050 as Heat Waves Intensify
Air conditioning emissions are projected to triple by 2050 as rising global temperatures increase demand for cooling, creating a tension between saving lives and combating climate change.
Low Gas Storage and Diesel Shortages Threaten Europe’s Winter Supply
Europe faces potential energy crisis this winter as gas storage falls below historical norms and diesel shortages threaten heating supply due to global disruptions and reduced LNG imports.
Investors Are Racing to Find America’s Next Rare Earth Winner
Investors are competing to build domestic rare earth supply chains beyond Mountain Pass, with REalloys securing government contracts and partnerships to develop heavy rare earth processing capabilities critical for defense and industrial applications.
First-of-Its-Kind Research Examines the Factors Accelerating — and Stalling — Solar Progress in California
Research from The Nature Conservancy shows utility-scale solar projects on previously developed lands face faster permitting in California than those on undisturbed natural lands.
Tesla & ContourGlobal Sign Long-Term Power Agreement Covering 1 Terawatt-Hour/Year for Sterling Renewable Project
ContourGlobal and Tesla have signed a long-term power agreement covering approximately 1 terawatt-hour annually from Project Sterling, a hybrid solar and battery storage facility in Arizona.
UK withdraws millions in funding from world’s second-largest rainforest in Congo
The UK has withdrawn tens of millions in funding from Congo rainforest conservation projects, falling significantly short of its pledges made at COP26 to protect the world’s second-largest rainforest.
Poultry sector growth plan risks UK national security, campaigners warn
Environmental campaigners warn that the UK government’s plan to expand poultry production poses risks to national security due to resource intensity and dependence on imported animal feed.
Without stronger government action, Brazil’s low deforestation in the Amazon is unlikely to last
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hit a decade low, but experts warn gains may be temporary due to the collapse of a voluntary soy trade agreement and weakening private sector commitments.