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The environmental case against coal has been well known for some time – its negative impact on the climate and the quality of the air we breathe is significant and unarguable. There is no doubt that countries continuing to use coal for power are making a material contribution to global warming. At a time when western allies are encouraging big polluters such as China and Russia to clean up their act, it is vital that we lead by example and end our own dependence on fossil fuels.
This cannot, of course, happen overnight. The coal industry is an important part of many countries’ economies and a major supplier of power – to end that right away, as some argue, would be to damage livelihoods and access to electricity. But by taking prudent decisions now, we can transition our power supply away from coal without inflicting that harm on people’s lives.
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By Roger Harrabin
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Appliances such as fridges, washing machines and TVs should last longer and be cheaper to run under new rules.
Ministers have confirmed that from the summer consumers will have a right to repair on goods they buy.
They are keeping a promise to implement EU rules aimed at cutting energy and bills – and reducing the need for new materials.
Manufacturers will be legally obliged to make spare parts for products available to consumers for the first time – a new legal right for repairs.
The aim of the new rules is to extend the lifespan of products by up to 10 years, and officials estimate that higher energy efficiency standards will save consumers an average of £75 a year on bills over their lifetimes.
These clothes aren t real - they are virtual. Credit: DressX
By Digital Presenter and Producer Mojo Abidi
We re all used to online clothes shopping - but what about buying new clothes that you never actually receive?
A new trend is seeing people buy virtual clothes that are superimposed onto photos of themselves to share on social media.
Like a normal online store, customers select the garment they want and click buy.
But they also provide a photo of themselves and within 48 hours, the image is sent back - with their newly purchased clothes digitally altered on, ready to share with their followers.