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Our dependence on fossil fuels is costing us a fortune. The answer is to end their use by giving people an alternative – renewable energy. Inews reports that Britain’s energy bills have been a Government cash cow for decades. Stealth taxes that pay for social...Cornwall could become the UK’s electric-car battery hub after world first mining breakthrough
It is the first time commercial-grade lithium carbonate has been produced from the mica in granite rock, British Lithium claim. Inews reports that a mining company based in Cornwall claims to be the first in the world to have extracted battery-grade lithium carbonate...UK tourists who haven’t had third vaccine could be banned from Europe holiday hotspots
Holidaymakers travelling to the EU could be required to show proof of a booster as early as Easter next year. Inews reports that British holidaymakers who have not had a booster jab may be banned from travelling to European tourist destinations under new rules. The...Cornwall had one of its busiest summers, but St Ives is perfect for a winter break
With fewer visitors there’s breathing space to enjoy the town’s galleries, seafront restaurants and cosy pubs – and brave the water too. A trip to the seaside may fix in the mind images of summer – sunny beaches, melting ice cream and long evenings –...Fungi: The earth’s secret miracle worker that protects our climate
Fungi: The earth’s secret miracle worker that protects our climate Let’s picture a dinner with family or friends that began by enjoying beer, wine, fruit juice or maybe a fizzy kombucha beverage. You’re contemplating a glorious basket of bread, rapt in awe of its...15 winter travel adventures: Stay on a frozen lake in Sweden or take an ice drive in Estonia
Even if it’s freezing outside, you can still enjoy family fun in the UK or further afield. Coast and cocktails Pembrokeshire From the cosy confines of a lodge near Abermawr beach, guests warm up with hearty Welsh breakfasts and a woodland walk before taking the plunge...High-protein diet and exercise could ‘reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes’ in older adults
After 16 weeks, researchers saw ‘significant’ declines in so-called ‘bad’ cholesterol levels in older people given whey protein drinks alongside an exercise regime. A higher-protein diet alongside exercise may contribute to reducing the risk of diabetes and...Going to ground: How to use coffee waste in the garden -and what to watch out for
As an organic grower for restaurant royalty, Anna Greenland uses everything at her disposal to help her plants flourish, including used coffee grounds, as she explains here. Chances are there’s at least one coffee drinker in your household. In ours it’s my husband...Ourplace News
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