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U.S. generated fewer renewable blending credits in August, EPA says

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States generated fewer renewable blending credits in August versus the month prior, data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) showed on Thursday. About 1.32

EU steadfast as Cocoa sector joins calls for deforestation law delay

By Maytaal Angel LONDON (Reuters) - The European Commission remained steadfast on Thursday in the face of calls, this time from the bloc's cocoa sector, to delay its signature law banning the import

Biden administration nears approval for ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine

By Ernest Scheyder (Reuters) - The Biden administration on Thursday published a key environmental report for ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada, the last step needed before approving what

Holcim draws climate criticism ahead of $30 billion US spinoff

By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) - Holcim's $30 billion New York spinoff of its North American business has come under fire from an environmental group that said the major cement maker was doing too

Upstream electrification can cut oil and gas production emissions by more than 80%, report says

(Reuters) - Oil and gas production facilities could reduce associated emissions by more than 80% by switching to electricity generated from renewables or natural gas designated for burning, a report

Singapore’s GenZero to work with Rwanda on carbon offset projects

By David Stanway SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's low carbon, state-backed investment firm GenZero will collaborate with Rwanda on projects to generate carbon credits to offset emissions, it said on

Canada may reach 2030 emissions goal without unpopular carbon tax

By Nia Williams (Reuters) - Canada could meet its 2030 emissions target without a carbon tax on consumers, some analysts say, as the Liberal government faces mounting political pressure to remove it.

Czechs to provide $1.3 billion for flood damage in 2024 budget amendment

PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Czech finance ministry will provide 30 billion crowns ($1.34 billion) to tackle flood damage under an amendment of its 2024 budget and will allocate a further 10 billion crowns

Poland’s third-largest city braces for peaking floods

By Barbara Erling WROCLAW, Poland (Reuters) - Poland's third-largest city Wroclaw was bracing for peaking flood waters on Thursday, with early indications its defences were holding firm, after the

EU ombudsman launches inquiry into legality of changes to farming subsidies

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The EU's ombudsman has launched an inquiry into the Commission's emergency amendments to the bloc's agriculture subsidies in response to major farmers' protests across Europe

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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.