Oxford City Council are going to prohibit gas hobs and boilers in new homes from 2025 in a bid to become more environmentally friendly. The city is planning to hit zero by 2024 and says this move will help tackle the ‘existential threat of climate change’. The proposals state that appliances that use fossil fuelsContinue reading “Green Initiatives Are Being Implemented In Oxford”
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Russell Brand’s Sex Assault Claim Is Being Investigated By Met Police
The Metropolitan Police says it’s investigating a report of sexual assault in Soho in 2003 after allegations were levied against Russell Brand, as the comedian suspended the remaining dates of his latest tour. On Saturday, a newspaper outlet and Channel 4’s Dispatches reported allegations of abusive and predatory behaviour including rape, sexual assault and emotionalContinue reading “Russell Brand’s Sex Assault Claim Is Being Investigated By Met Police”
He Musk Be Furious!
Elon Musk’s finances dramatically nosedived by $13 billion in just 24 hours after the entrepreneur suffered a string of business blunders. On the same day, the SpaceX founder’s blockbuster rocket launch ended in a catastrophic fireball, his electric car company, Tesla, reported disappointing first quarter results, with shares falling by 9.75 per cent and earningsContinue reading “He Musk Be Furious!”
A New Study Says Vapers Are Inhaling 240 Chemicals
Vaping has become one of Australia’s biggest public health problems, with children as young as 14 taking up e-cigarettes. New research by the Australian National University is being used to back a call for a government crackdown on access to e-cigarettes. Vaping is frequently framed as a better option than smoking cigarettes but the reportContinue reading “A New Study Says Vapers Are Inhaling 240 Chemicals”
Researchers Found That Desks Are Three Times Dirtier Than Toilet Seats, And Keyboards Harbour As Many Germs As Kitchen Bins
It’s where people spend eight hours a day working, eating and drinking, so desks are three times more contaminated than toilet seats. A study found the average keyboard harbours as numerous germs as a kitchen bin while a computer mouse is filthier than a typical door mat. Swabs were taken from ten of each itemContinue reading “Researchers Found That Desks Are Three Times Dirtier Than Toilet Seats, And Keyboards Harbour As Many Germs As Kitchen Bins”
What Does London Truly Mean To You?
London has got to be one of the most visited, most iconic and most loved locations in the world. It’s affluent in history with multiple diverse cultures and numerous wonderful boroughs and neighbourhoods – there’s something just amazing about the place. You could spend years getting lost in London and would still not have experiencedContinue reading “What Does London Truly Mean To You?”
What Are The Chances Of Plan B?
Rishi Sunak insisted there was no need to move to Plan B to cut COVID cases after health leaders debated whether there needed to be an urgent rollout of tougher measures to combat a surge in cases. The Chancellor insisted that the data showed that bringing back working from home and introducing compulsory COVID passportsContinue reading “What Are The Chances Of Plan B?”
Our Education System Is Deteriorating When It Comes To Science
Has there ever been a time when scientists have been held in higher regard? Compared to the political class, scientists have appeared lucid, sensible and our best hope of escaping the coronavirus situation. Dr Anthony Fauci, the lead immunologist on the White House Coronavirus Taskforce, is just one scientist who’s become a hugely revered voiceContinue reading “Our Education System Is Deteriorating When It Comes To Science”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 