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Lady refusing a glass of wine

Let’s all heed the health benefits of a month without alcohol

16 May 2018

Drinkers in particular need to be more aware of mounting evidence of links between alcohol and cancer, and make judgements accordingly

Whale swimming past plastic

Plastic waste is a problem – but some solutions are even worse

16 May 2018

Plastics have done wonders for hygiene and human health. We need to fix the waste problem – but don’t throw out the baby with the bath tub

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