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World’s botanic gardens contain a third of all known plants

The world's botanic gardens contain a third of all known plants - housing almost half those in danger of being wiped out, according to new research. At least 30 per cent are conserved outside their original ecosystem in these floral paradises. And they include 41 per cent of all those ...

Top innovations in operator technology

When it comes to garage and entrance door operators, there are some great ways to add comfort and safety to your set-up. As well as needing a garage door or entrance gate that looks exquisite, it is important that new innovations are being developed constantly to make them an essential ...

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The Top Luxury Holiday Destinations in Europe

It’s true; Europe really does have a destination for every occasion. No matter whether you’re looking for a fun-filled escape or want to go on a stylish honeymoon, you can find the ideal location closer to home than you think. You don’t have to travel half way across the globe ...

Parents are crucial to solving our self-harm crisis

This World Mental Health Day, Spurgeons Children’s Charity is calling on commissioners in England and Wales to look at alternative solutions to the adolescent mental health crisis in this budget-cut environment. Charity CEO Ross Hendry looks at a new family-based solution being piloted in Birmingham. The facts are harrowing. In ...

What is albedo and why is it so important?

Climate change is a divisive issue. The US’ stance on the Paris Agreement of 2015 is just one example of that. And while disagreements over the extent of the threat posed by climate change are all too common, the world’s countries are even more divided on how best to address ...

‘Dieselgate’ probably led to the deaths of 210 Brits

Cheating on levels of pollutants pumped out by dirty diesels has cost an extra 210 early deaths in the UK, a new study found. Dieselgate where major manufacturers cooked the figures on how clean their cars were doubled the number of premature deaths than if their emissions of nitrogen oxides ...

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