Majority Of Drivers Don’t Believe Texting While Driving Is Dangerous

People who text while driving are six times more likely to be involved in a car crash. To combat this problem, more and more states are adopting driving laws that require people to use hands-free devices in the car. Yet a new study shows that many drivers are still willing to take the risk, as ‘fear of missing out’ and separation anxiety keep them from abiding by the law. The study, published in Risk Analysis: An International Journal, reveals that many drivers don’t perceive texting and driving to be dangerous…

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One thousand restaurants back One Planet Plate campaign to satisfy diner demand for sustainable food

Chefs including Raymond Blanc, Skye Gyngell and Chantelle Nicholson, as well as high street restaurants like Jamie’s Italian, Carluccio’s, Zizzi and Wahaca are participating in new campaign One Planet Plate, which launched on Saturday 24 March. Restaurants as far afield as Virgin Limited Edition’s Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco, ShounRyuGin in Taiwan, and L’Effervescence in Tokyo, will also be serving a One Planet Plate. Two surveys conducted on behalf of the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA), one by restaurant guide Harden’s, the other by National Union of Students, reveal very low levels…

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