Formula E: The ‘laboratory’ for tomorrow’s urban transport

(CNN)The cars maybe slower than Formula One, and the sound they make is more of a squeal than a roar, but Formula E has plenty to shout about as it prepares for its third season. With the first race set to run along Hong Kong’s spectacular harborfront on October 9, and ePrix slated to run […]

I love theatre and I’m blind. Here’s how that works | Ria Adriani

Ria Andriani became blind at the age of five as the result of glaucoma. Thanks to tactile tours and audio descriptors, it hasn’t stopped her enjoying theatre. The Rabbits, written by Kate Miller-Heidke and adapted from a picture book by John Marsden and Shaun Tan, was one of the most popular shows to run at […]

Climate change made Louisiana’s catastrophic floods much more likely

A study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found human-derived rising temperatures increased the risk of the natural disaster by at least 40% Climate change has radically increased the likelihood of the sort of torrential downpours that triggered ruinous floods in southern Louisiana last month, federal government scientists have said. The National Oceanic and […]

Jeremy Corbyn backs plans for 1,000 local energy suppliers – BBC News

Launching his environmental manifesto, Mr Corbyn will say he is putting “new energy economics” at the heart of his plans to curb rising bills and tackle climate change. If elected prime minister, he will commit to: Promoting 200 new publicly owned “local energy companies” by 2025 able to supply towns and cities across the UK […]