At the opposite end of the spectrum is a story in today's Daily Mirror that is almost too heart-warming for words - "the world's oldest schoolboy".

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Making PLA from petrochemicals, the leading source of the carbon that lies at the heart of plastic's makeup, is too costly and complicated.

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The instrumental conclusion that is Rebel Heart also brings a little timely light relief, but there's far too many cracks here and not nearly enough paper.

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