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US directs $254 million to cut emissions from heavy industry

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration said on Thursday it is directing about $254 million in funding for projects aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions from heavy industry such as iron,

Fight brewing over Biden climate funds that help farmers in Republican-leaning states

By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON (Reuters) -An effort by Republican U.S. lawmakers to reallocate $18 billion in climate-friendly agriculture funding under President Joe Biden's signature climate law would

IKEA sets new targets for emissions cuts as more factories switch to renewable power

By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) - IKEA, the world's biggest furniture brand, on Thursday said it aims to cut emissions by 50% by its 2030 financial year, up from its previous target of 15% which it

Airbus launches first global aircraft recycling project in southwest China -Xinhua

BEIJING (Reuters) - Airbus has unveiled its first global aircraft recycling project in aviation hub Chengdu in southwest China, state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday. The Airbus Lifecycle

Colombia to declare a natural disaster over wildfires

By Nelson Bocanegra and Oliver Griffin BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday he will declare that wildfires burning in the country are a natural disaster, freeing up

Libya’s September flood requires $1.8 billion in recovery funds, report says

(Reuters) - Libya's deadly flash flood in September constituted a climate and environmental catastrophe that requires $1.8 billion in reconstruction and recovery, an international report said on

Berlin scientists announce 1st successful white rhino IVF, which may save subspecies from extinction

Northern white rhinos, actually grey, were found in abundance in many eastern and central African countries. Their numbers declined due to widespread poaching for their horns.

Climate change drives Amazon rainforest’s record drought, study finds

By Jake Spring SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Climate change is the main culprit for a record drought in the Amazon rainforest that has drained rivers, killed endangered dolphins and upended life for millions

Amazon Indigenous leaders promote reforestation for degraded forest lands

By Isadora Machado BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's agricultural research agency Embrapa on Wednesday opened an online learning program called "Sowing forests on Indigenous lands" to help Amazon

World groundwater levels showing ‘accelerated’ decline – study

(Reuters) - Groundwater levels across the world have shown widespread and "accelerated" decline over the past 40 years, driven by unsustainable irrigation practices as well as climate change,

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Water stress inevitable, what steel & coal sectors can do to avoid looming crisis

11 of 15 major river basins in India to experience water stress by 2025. India’s major power grids depend on 14 major river basins, all of which are under ‘high water stress’.

What fallen Agniveer Ajay Kumar’s kin got & didn’t get — Army counters Rahul Gandhi’s claim

Kumar’s family will get a total compensation of around Rs 1.65 crore, the Army has said. But amount given to a fallen Agniveer's next of kin differs from case to case.

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.