Green spaces

tants from their surroundings, improving the local climate and air quality. Flower beds, vegetable patches, shrubs and wildflower meadows provide a habitat for a host of animals and support biodiversity and the conservation of birds, mammals, and insects.

somewhere for people to relax and unwind. Plants absorb CO2 and filter particulates and pollu­

ZERO­emission ferries, cruises and cargo ships will set sail in UK waters within two years. This is expected to create thousands of new jobs thanks to a £77 million UK government investment in clean maritime technology.

This is the first time in UK history the government is intervening to specifically target this level of funding on green maritime tech which is already well developed. The funding will take the tech from the factory to the sea, identifying which projects will have a longterm impact in reducing emissions.

Successful projects must show they could use this money to work with major UK ports

Where there are plants, it is also easier for the soil to absorb and store water in the soil, which will prove incredibly important if extreme weather conditions do become more frequent as expected.

Zero-emissions

and operators to launch a zero­emission vessel by 2025 at the latest.

Examples of such technology include battery electric vessels, shoreside electrical power, ships running on low­carbon fuels like hydrogen or ammonia, and wind­assisted ferries.

Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, said: “When it comes to tackling climate change, we are taking action on all transport modes, which is why we’re making sure our worldleading maritime sector has a greener future.”

Marbella Moments

BY NICOLE KING

I HAVEN’T had any tests done yet but I think I’ve just found out that I’m allergic to cheese.

This for me is a big deal as I love cheese and one of my favourite meals is cheddar cheese and small cherry tomatoes with a nice cup of tea. I’m also partial to a provolone, or spaghetti Bolognese covered in cheese or a lasagne with extra cheese, the list goes on. I even chose my wedding