Batteries2 days agoThe race to better 'the electric vehicle experience'A Cambridge start-up is one firm taking on the challenge of improving battery charging technology.2 days agoEngland19 Jun 2025Bin lorry fires caused by disposable vapesHerefordshire Council is urging residents not to put disposable vapes in household recycling.19 Jun 2025Hereford & Worcester16 Jun 2025Battery warning after 70 fires at waste plantLincolnshire Fire and Rescue is urging people not to throw used batteries in the general waste. 16 Jun 2025Science & Environment15 Jun 2025Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradisePhotographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments 15 Jun 2025Climate11 Jun 2025New fire prevention plans at recycling centreDocuments say the system can identify heat spots before fires are noticeable to the human eye.11 Jun 2025Devon1 Jun 2025The influencer whose tweet led to a ban on disposable vapesLaura Young first posted about the devices on social media in September 2022 and has led the campaign1 Jun 2025Tayside & Central Scotland29 May 2025Warning after three bin lorry fires in one weekSmouldering waste had to be emptied on to the street to help put out the fire, the council says.29 May 2025West Yorkshire27 May 2025Battery farms are 'emerging risk', says fire chiefA deputy chief fire officer says there should be tougher safety rules at battery energy storage sites.27 May 2025Suffolk7 Apr 2025Battery recycling scheme aims to reduce fire riskPeople in Herefordshire can now put batteries and small electrical items out with their usual waste.7 Apr 2025Hereford & Worcester...