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HHS declares public health emergency in Georgia due to Hurricane Helene

(Reuters) - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra declared a public health emergency on Friday for the state of Georgia to address the health impact of hurricane Helene

US-based Cenovus refinery to pay penalty for violating emissions rules

(Reuters) - A U.S.-based refinery owned by Canada's Cenovus Energy will pay a $19 million penalty and spend an estimated $150 million in capital investments after violating emissions rules, U.S.

EU changes hydrogen project auction rules to limit Chinese presence

By Julia Payne BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union announced changes to its rules governing auctions for hydrogen grants in an effort to limit EU dependence on China in its renewable energy supply

Record Galapagos debt-for-nature swap scrutinized over transparency irregularities claims

By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) - The Inter-American Development Bank's oversight body is scrutinizing whether a record "debt-for-nature" swap struck by Ecuador for its Galapagos Islands last year

Colombia launches $40 billion investment portfolio for energy, climate transition

BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombia has launched a new investment portfolio to help it transition away from fossil fuels and adapt to climate change, which it hopes will attract some $40 billion, an

Russian drought threatens 2025 grain crops

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's winter crop sowing is in a very difficult situation due to severe drought, which is expected to seriously affect next year's harvest, analysts and farming company

Montenegro salt flats host volunteers observing bird migration

ULCINJ, Montenegro (Reuters) - Every year in September ornithologists and volunteers descend on a former salt lake in southeastern Montenegro, the most significant feeding point in the Adriatic for

Isaac becomes a hurricane, NHC says

(Reuters) - Isaac has become a hurricane, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Friday. Hurricane Isaac is packing maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph), the Miami-based forecaster said. (

BBVA, KKR form climate-focused strategic partnership

By Simon Jessop NEW YORK (Reuters) - Spanish lender BBVA and U.S. investor KKR said on Friday they had formed a strategic partnership focused on investments linked to the world's climate-driven

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

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What Modi got wrong. Indians don’t want hundreds of new MPs

If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.