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The Brave Front Episode 1 – Alex Staniforth
The Brave Front Episode 1 is out now on all the usual podcast platforms, featuring an interview with the inspirational Alex Staniforth. Read the full show transcript here.
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Brits in the sun – a climate change conundrum
Climate change is having a strange impact on Britons and their love of the weather. Will it ever be the same again? Or are we going to have to change the way we talk about the weather forever?
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The benefits of active travel – could it save you and the planet?
With 67% of car journeys under 5 miles and physical activity at an all time low, is it time to ditch the car and walk? We spoke to Dr Audrey de Nazelle, an expert on active travel and senior lecturer at Imperial College, London, to find out more.
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Prostate cancer risk factors for men in their 40s
It's easy to dismiss prostate cancer as an old man's disease, but it can strike men in their 40s too. I should know, I was diagnosed, aged 40. So, here's why you need to know your risk and get tested today.
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The scourge of tree removal in urban areas
The latest Climate Change Collective post shines a light on the threat of disappearing green spaces and tree removal in urban areas. Is there any hope in the UK when councils cut down trees in the middle of the night?
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Video: Time to talk about men’s mental health
This Mental Health Awareness Week I spoke to Darren from Andy's Man Club to discuss the stigma around men's mental health and the need to talk. While still a challenge for many, Darren explained why opening up to others, in a safe space, can make all the difference.
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Why SATs really don’t matter
Testing 10-year-olds' progress in maths and English; a valuable measure of achievement, or are SATs failing to reflect children's abilities? Here's why we need to be looking as much at creativity as we are at English and maths.
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The Coronation – A crowning moment for phone addiction
A bad case of phone addiction meant that thousands of people missed the King's Coronation, despite being there in person. But would you have done the same? Find out why your phone may cause you to miss the moments in life that matter most.
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Can you claim on home insurance? Uh, yes, you can.
How many people forget to claim for everyday accidents and incidents on their home insurance? Is that what insurance companies bank on? Here's what I thought after managing to break our front door.
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Welcome to the Climate Change Collective
I'm delighted to have teamed up with bloggers across the world to discuss the challenges we face and ways we can all combat climate change. This is therefore the first of a new series of monthly posts taking a closer look at climate issues that affect us all. Join the conversation.
