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Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds

By Liya Cui (Reuters) - Glaciers in the Juneau Icefield in southeastern Alaska are melting at a faster rate than previously thought and may reach an irreversible tipping point sooner than expected,

Beryl sets precedent for ‘very dangerous hurricane season,’ world met agency says

GENEVA (Reuters) - Hurricane Beryl, which has strengthened to a Category 5 storm, is setting the tone for a "very dangerous" hurricane season, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on

Port dwellers hope a switch to power will ease their pleasure cruise pain

By Catarina Demony, Corina Pons and Doyinsola Oladipo LISBON/MADRID (Reuters) - Residents near the port of Lisbon and elsewhere hope plug-in infrastructure can take some of the pain out of sharing

Bird flu hits McDonald’s breakfasts in Australia

CANBERRA (Reuters) - Good luck getting a late-morning McMuffin in Australia. McDonald's has cut breakfast service timings by 1-1/2 hours, the company said, after a shortage of eggs caused by bird flu

New Zealand signs environmental trade deal with Switzerland, Costa Rica and Iceland

SYDNEY (Reuters) - New Zealand on Tuesday signed trade deals with Switzerland, Costa Rica and Iceland to remove tariffs on hundreds of environmental products, in a move Wellington says will address

Greece battles wildfire on Kos island for second day

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek firefighters battled a blaze on the island of Kos for a second day on Tuesday, as hundreds of tourists and locals who had been forced to evacuate overnight returned to their

Analysis-Australian, New Zealand property markets face creeping climate risks

By Stella Qiu and Lucy Craymer SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) - When floods hit the eastern Australian town of Lismore two years ago, Adam Bailey lost all the historic collections from his antique store,

Australian, New Zealand property markets face creeping climate risks

By Stella Qiu and Lucy Craymer SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) - When floods hit the eastern Australian town of Lismore two years ago, Adam Bailey lost all the historic collections from his antique store,

NY grocer Gristedes to spend millions to settle US greenhouse gas charges

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York supermarket chain Gristedes will pay a $400,000 civil fine and spend $13.5 million on repairs and upgrades to settle charges that its store

New shipping fuel requirements in Arctic risk worse oil spills, report says

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON (Reuters) - The Arctic could face more severe environmental impacts from oil spills if shippers switch to very-low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) following new, restrictive fuel

On Camera

Marginal farmers find it difficult to access govt schemes as their number grows, income shrinks

The 'State of Marginal Farmers of India 2024' report released by FEED is as worthy of a parliamentary discussion as NEET irregularities or Delhi airport's collapsed roof.

Hindenburg vs SEBI battle erupts again, this time with several new revelations

Hindenburg issued a response to a show-cause notice from India’s market regulator. Both documents contain new findings on several aspects of the short-seller’s Jan 2023 report on Adani Group.

Is Pakistan arming jets with nuclear missiles? JF-17 photographed with Ra’ad-I, says US think tank

After analysing images of 'Thunder' Block II from rehearsals for 2023 Pakistan Day Parade, Federation of American Scientists says fighter has been equipped with Ra’ad-I missile.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.