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Harry & Meghan: a right royal case of sabotage?
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The UK’s migration ‘surge’ examined
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The power the Church of England has in the UK
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Strep A surge linked to Covid rules
A microbiologist said that less mixing between children during the pandemic could have caused a drop in immunity to infections such as Strep A. After …
Tory MP investigated for rape
Tory MP investigated for rape
The Conservative party is under pressure to suspend an MP who it is investigating over allegations of rape. None of the alleged victims have made a fo…
WHO says 90% have Covid resistance
WHO says 90% have Covid resistance
Around 90% of the world population now has some resistance to Covid-19, said the World Health Organization. “We are much closer to being able to say t…
Putin ‘may abuse peace talks’
Putin ‘may abuse peace talks’
Vladimir Putin could exploit peace talks with Russian soldiers in Ukraine to restock his armies before launching another attack, claimed the foreign s…
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World Cup: France vs. Poland preview and prediction
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Pro: small carbon footprint
Pro: small carbon footprint
Although manufacturing and operating wind turbines produces some emissions carbon, the carbon footprint of wind energy is “relatively small”, accordin…
Con: intermittent source
Con: intermittent source
Turbines can only generate electricity when the wind is blowing at sufficient strength, so “fossil fuel-based power supply is needed as back-up, which…
Pro: cost competitive
Pro: cost competitive
The infrastructure required for onshore wind power is “significantly less expensive than what’s required for offshore wind”, said global recruitment a…
Con: visual impact
Con: visual impact
Onshore wind farms can be an “eyesore on the landscape”, said Brunel, and wind turbines built on high ground to generate more power can be especially …
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Will Poland missile change the course of Ukraine war?
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