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In recent years, the Michelin Guide has been riddled with controversy over its once-unimpeachable system for ranking restaurants.

Stolen signalling cables have halted train services across Essex this morning.

The Guardian reports that atmospheric carbon dioxide "soared by a record amount in 2024 to hit another high, UN data shows." But what's more troubling is why: Several factors contributed to the leap in CO2, including another year of unrelenting fossil fuel burning despite a pledge by the world's countries in 2023 to "transition away" from coal, oil and gas. Another factor was an upsurge in wildfires in conditions made hotter and drier by global heating. Wildfire emissions in the Americas reached historic levels in 2024, which was the hottest year yet recorded. However, scientists are concerned about a third factor: the possibility that the planet's carbon sinks are beginning to fail. About half of all CO2 emissions every year are taken back out of the atmosphere by being dissolved in the ocean or being sucked up by growing trees and plants. But the oceans are getting hotter and can therefore absorb less CO2 while on land hotter and drier conditions and more wildfires mean less plant growth... Atmospheric concentrations of methane and nitrous oxide — the second and third most important greenhouse gases related to human activities — also rose to record levels in 2024. About 40% of methane emissions come from natural sources. But scientists are concerned that global heating is leading to more methane production in wetlands, another potential feedback loop. Thanks to long-time Slashdot reader mspohr for sharing the article.

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Ministers formed a working group aimed at defining Islamophobia or anti-Muslim hatred in February, in a bid to stem rising numbers of hate crimes against Muslims.

It's been a tragic case that has left the local community in shock

Rosa Osman had been told it would be the 'lowest risk' twin pregnancy, but everything changed at 24 weeks

Traditionally, science has been the counterargument for the existence of God. But mathematicians Olivier Bonnassies and Michel-Yves Bollore now say that science 'has become God's ally'.

Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber happened to attend the same red carpet event just hours after Gomez took an apparent swipe at Justin Bieber's wife.

When Rachel Cooper, from South Wales, decided to use weight loss jabs to help her shed the extra pounds she'd piled on during Covid-19, she never expected them to also stop her alcohol and drug use.

There's a new neutral taking over this autumn: chocolate brown.

Rather than a temporary break, their Canadian retreat was to mark the beginning of the end - an ominous gateway to their notorious departure from the Royal Family altogether.

The Palace reportedly came up with a tongue-in-cheek nickname inspired by the controversial Duchess of Windsor for Meghan Markle shortly after her marriage to Prince Harry.

When Meghan Markle married Prince Harry in May 2018, she described their picturesque nuptials as a 'modern fairytale'.

The California Governor branded the plan 'profoundly absurd' and said it was a 'show of force that could put Californians directly in harm's way.'

The bridge was dubbed "eerie" and thousands of people drive under it each day

It will hopefully bring residents and visitors to the town

Jennifer Aniston's attorney revealed in court she is still living in fear of Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 49, who threatened to rape her.

It's perfect for finding some bargains

Essex has many top places to choose from when it comes to enjoyng a Sunday roast, but this restaurant is said to serve the 'perfect' one.

Muddy Stilettos has shared its picks for the best places to live in Essex for the year ahead.