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Chilean regulator charges Codelco smelter over emissions violation

SANTIAGO (Reuters) -Chile's environmental regulator has filed a charge against state-run miner Codelco over alleged emissions violations at its Potrerillos copper smelter in the Atacama region. The

Chilean regulator charges Codelco smelter with emissions violation

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile's environmental regulator has filed a "serious" charge against the Potrerillos copper smelter run by state-miner Codelco, the regulator said in a statement on Monday. The

COP 29, Day 1: Baku summit sets tone with ambitious finance goal amid leader absences, Trump threat

Summit's top agenda is a deal for up to $1 trillion in annual climate finance for developing countries, replacing existing target of $100 billion.

No religion encourages pollution, SC slams failure to enforce Diwali firecracker ban in Delhi

Questioning authorities, a 2-judge bench said the right to live in a pollution-free atmosphere, to safeguard one's health was a fundamental right.

Nestle, P&G investigate palm oil sourcing after green group’s Indonesia deforestation report

By Bernadette Christina JAKARTA (Reuters) - Consumer brands including Nestle and Procter & Gamble said they conducted investigations after an environmental group said palm oil sourced from an

ADB approves $22 million to help Maldives’ tackle climate change

The ADB funding will bolster the nation's defenses against rising sea levels, and extreme weather and help bolster food security.

Return of US drought delays cattle-herd rebuilding, hurting Tyson Foods

By Julie Ingwersen and Heather Schlitz CHICAGO (Reuters) - The return of drought in U.S. cattle-producing areas is delaying ranchers' plans to expand production after the nation's herd shrank to its

Dutch court to rule on Shell appeal against landmark climate order

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A Dutch court will decide on Tuesday whether to uphold a landmark climate ruling against Shell, which in 2021 ordered the oil and gas company to sharply reduce greenhouse gas

Pakistan limits outdoor activities, market hours to curb air pollution-related illness

By Mubasher Bukhari LAHORE (Reuters) - Pakistan's Punjab province banned most outdoor activities and ordered shops, markets and malls in some areas to close early from Monday to curb illnesses caused

ABD supports Azerbaijan’s quest for renewable energy, ahead of COP29

COP29 is scheduled for November 2024 in Baku.

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Chinese say Beijing is negotiating Iran ceasefire talks. Pakistan is a proxy

There is a broad consensus across Chinese online platforms that US and Israeli actions have driven unilateral tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, troubling global energy markets.

Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Aerospace, defence overtake pharma to form chunk of Telangana’s exports. Next stop: aero-engine capital

At over Rs 32,000 crore in FY 26, defence and aerospace account for over a third of the state’s exports, beating pharma for the first time since 2014.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.