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Too much too soon? What should we be teaching four-year-olds

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imageMaybe not so smiley on the second day of school. First day of school by gorillaimages/www.shutterstock.com

The first day of school is a momentous event in the life of a child. For many it is a day filled with pride and excitement. For others it is more stressful; they may cling to their parents, unused to being parted for so long.

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Why onshore wind isn't as cheap as it should be in the UK

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imageWind itself doesn't cost a penny.steve p2008, CC BY

Europe’s weather systems tend to cross the Atlantic and slam into Britain, which should make the UK ideal for wind power. With very low running costs, cheap and easy integration into the grid in most of the country, and with wind being a mature industry that’s still evolving continuous...

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