Government launches £1bn plan to expand community energy
Communities across the UK are set to gain greater control over locally produced energy under a new government-backed plan that includes up to £1 billion in public funding for community-owned clean energy projects.
Air pollution, dampness and a lack of dogs increase asthma risk
A new study has found that a combination of early-life exposures – specifically indoor dampness, outdoor air pollution and the absence of a family dog, significantly influences the risk of developing asthma by the age of five.