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Balcony Wind Turbines: Clean Energy or Neighbourhood Conflict?

By Harriet Wainwright 8 October 2026 at 21:08

When a town tells residents to remove their balcony wind turbines following disputes with neighbours, it can…

By Harriet Wainwright 8 October 2026 at 21:07

A wooden board can appear worn out almost overnight: knife marks, onion staining and a lifeless grey coating…

By Harriet Wainwright 8 October 2026 at 21:05

Along Vantaa’s frozen streets, this subdued Nordic suburb is preparing for a change that will reach far beyond…

By Harriet Wainwright 8 October 2026 at 21:03

The first time I noticed woodpeckers had become a “thing” was during Sunday brunch in a tiny suburban garden.

By Harriet Wainwright 8 October 2026 at 21:02

The first time I encountered one, I genuinely assumed it was a joke. A newly built Chinese subway station had…

By Harriet Wainwright 8 October 2026 at 21:00

You grab the tape, then the pliers, then turn to Google. The most peculiar solution appears: a potato. It…