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Alright, folks, let’s jump into some political humor tonight. You know, politics is like sports for adults—except instead of getting a trophy, you get a headache.  So, what’s the difference between Democrats and Republicans? I mean, besides the obvious answer of “everything”! First off, Democrats and Republicans are like the Coke and Pepsi of politics. They’re both cola, but you better not mix them up at a party! Imagine offering a Diet Coke to someone who only drinks Pepsi—instant outrage! And you’d be better off running for cover. Here’s a classic: Democrats walk into a bar and talk about universal healthcare, climate change, and how they’ll pay for your drink with your tax dollars. Republicans walk into a bar and talk about lowering taxes, Second Amendment rights, and how they’ll pay for their own drink—and maybe yours, if you agree to cut the federal budget. Democrats believe in recycling, reducing emissions, and renewable energy. Republicans believe in oil, coal, and that the ...

  Chris Medland , University of Surrey In the UK, where house prices have reached historic highs and there is a shortage of homes available, the pressure on the property market is stark. And as with any market these days, there are environmental factors to consider. So for those who can afford to buy their own home, it is worth remembering that within the lifetime of a mortgage (typically around 30 years) the climate will be very different from today – with a significant impact on property prices. For example, the Met Office predicts that by 2050 average temperatures in the UK could increase by 1.7℃. There will also be more frequent and longer lasting heat waves, more extreme rainfall, and more regular and powerful storms. So here are five things for home-buyers to take into account beyond living space and local amenities: 1. Connectivity Working from home may be here to stay, but the need to travel will not disappear completely. And as the pressure to reduce individua...