A new study shows a strong link between exposure to the pesticide DDT and Alzheimer’s dementia. Sophie Morlin-Yron reports Exposure to the synthetic pesticide DDT – widely known to be harmful in the environment – may also increase the risk and severity of Alzheimer’s disease, a team of US scientists has found. The new study…
The world’s biggest slaughterhouse for endangered whale sharks has been uncovered in southeast China, writes Sophie Morlin-Yron. It’s products are being traded across the world in health and cosmetic products. The largest slaughtering facility for Whale sharks ever seen has been uncovered in southeastern China by Hong Kong based WildLife Risk. The slaughterhouse, operated by China…
Retailers are still failing to compensate the victims of the disastrous collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh which killed 1,129 people and left thousands of families injured and without work or money. Christmas Eve marks eight months since the collapse of Rana Plaza Factory in Dhaka, reportedly the deadliest disaster in the garment industry.…
VIDEO: With rising energy bills and the aim to reduce carbon emissions on the agenda, people are taking to alternative and sustainable energy solutions that can save them money and reduce CO2 emissions. New developments in London are emphasising their environmentally friendly and sustainable features, such as energy saving heating systems and solar power installations,…
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Londoners who could spare at least £40 flocked to Battersea Park last month to pick up a piece of contemporary, and affordable, art. Sophie Morlin-Yron reports Arts sales hit record levels at the latest Affordable Art fair (AAF) in Battersea Park. The fair, which took place last month, drew over…
Labelling of healthy breads can be misleading claims a new report published in collaboration with the charity Sustain. The Real Bread Campaign (RBC), who conducted the study, are calling for an Honest Crust Act to tighten regulations and improve transparency for labelling and marketing of British loaves. RBC’s report, titled A Wholegrain of truth?, claims that bread with…
The UK is celebrating Living Wage Week but the Mayor says it will remain voluntary. Boris Johnson says although he does believe in the Living Wage, making it compulsory could hinder small businesses from creating new jobs in the capital. The Mayor says he is still behind a voluntary Living Wage Campaign, which recommends employers…
Child obesity in London has been on the rise since 2006 despite attempts to reduce figures and there is a large gap between boroughs, with Islington not far from the capital’s highest, new figures from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) show. 22.1 per cent of Islington children in year six were classed as obese last year –…
Many London creatives are changing their working habits. The economic crisis has spurred a need for alternatives, as many become self-employed or start up their own business to create job opportunities for themselves and others. But it’s not just about how they work that is changing but where. Working from home seems last season in the…
The Liberal Democrats are losing voters to the Labour party according recent reports. A recent YouGov report showed that 40 per cent of those who voted Liberal Democrats in 2010 would vote Labour if there were an election tomorrow. The last four reports show similar results, between 35 and 41 per cent would move to…
