Walter Moorer observes fumes emitted from the Hosea Weaver asphalt plant near Chin Street in the historic Black community of Africatown.Patrick Darrington/Inside Climate News
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Walter Moorer likes to say he lives at 411 “Death Row Street.” At least that is what he compares his living conditions to as he is bombarded with the stench, pollution, noise, and dust that
Running the country requires being fit as a fiddle – so for the two men competing for the top job in this year’s general election, it couldn’t be more important to look after their health.
However, Labour peer Peter Mandelson has ruffled feathers within his party today after suggesting leader of the opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, needs to ‘shed a few pounds’ ahead of his campaign to win over the electorate.
It’s not the first time Starmer’s health has been
Thousands of women butchered by mesh and families of children left disabled by epilepsy drugs should be given pay-outs in the region of £25,000 each, ministers were told today.
In a landmark compensation scheme which could be worth £600m, patient safety watchdogs ruled there is a ‘clear case for redress’ for victims of both scandals.
At least 10,000 women are estimated to have been harmed by vaginal mesh, with some left in agony and wheelchair-bound because of the ‘quick fix’
Arsenal star Folarin Balogun has been urged to remain in the Premier League if he leaves the Gunners this summer. Former USA forward Eric Wynalda believes Newcastle would be one of a number of good destinations for the 22-year-old.
Arsenal have slapped a £50million price tag on Balogun. The striker wants to build on last season’s successful loan spell at Reims.
His game time may be limited at the Emirates and he doesn’t want to go out on loan again.
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has been urged to push to reunite with Neymar at Stamford Bridge this summer. The Brazilian international has been heavily linked with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain this summer but no concrete offers have arrived.
After a major clear-out, Chelsea are now prioritising incomings ahead of the start of the 2023/24 Premier League season. Pochettino is said to be keen to sign at least two midfielders and a striker before the start of the season
Liverpool soundly beat Bundesliga side Darmstadt 3-1 in the final pre-season fixture before their Premier League opener against Chelsea on August 13. Although the Reds looked good on the attack, their backline left a lot to be desired at the Deepdale Stadium.
Liverpool got off to a flying start with Dominik Szoboszlai and Diogo Jota putting the Reds 2-0 up inside the opening eight minutes. However, moments later the Liverpool defence was caught sleeping as a simple ball over the
Drivers could have their cars stolen by remote-controlled robots for failing to follow driving laws.
Social media videos have filmed robots snatching vehicles that have been parked illegally or had no valid ticket.
The machines have been deployed in the UK as part of a new trial to clamp down on motorists breaking the law.
The robot, simply named Eastract, is owned by towing firm Recovery North West (RNW).
A stunning clip filmed by TikTok user @heidijaervi shows the bot
Pension savers have been urged to review their options as Government-backed reforms set out to increase the average retiree’s private pension payouts by £1,000 a year.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has backed an agreement between nine of the UK’s biggest defined contribution (DC) pension providers.
The group has committed to allocating five percent of their assets in default funds to unlisted equities by 2030.
Mr Hunt also announced in his Mansion House Reforms there will be a new Value for Money
Experts have called on Rishi Sunak to consider introducing “used car loans” on fully-electric vehicles to help make the new technology “more affordable”.
Electrifying.com has urged the Government to offer more incentives to motorists as time ticks down to the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban.
It comes after new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed there was increasing demand in electric models.
The statistics show electrified cars accounted for more than a third of
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been slammed for using private jets and helicopters, with Express.co.uk readers calling for him to use more sustainable modes of transport in a new poll.
Mr Sunak said that flying is the “most efficient use” of his time in defence for using his RAF Dassault Falcon jet to travel to Aberdeen on Monday rather than a commercial flight.
He told BBC Radio Scotland: “Every prime minister before me has also used planes to travel around
