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  • The Debate: Should we put rats on our banknotes?

    Opinion

    Churchill's been ditched from UK banknotes. Is the rat a worthy successor? We hear the case for and against in this week's Debate.

    Close-up of a rat exploring urban surroundings, highlighting the rise of rodent populations in city environments.
  • When fish can delay a nuclear power station, our animal obsession has gone too far

    Phoebe Arslanagić-Little

    Hinkley Point C has been pushed back in part because of regulatory requirements around protecting fish. It’s just one example of how the UK frequently prioritises animals over humans, says Phoebe Arslanagić-Little When it’s built, nuclear power station Hinkley Point C will generate enough electricity to power around 6m homes for 60 years. It will [...]

    Both Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C nuclear power stations are mired in delays or pre-construction barriers.

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