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Glacial dam outburst floods Alaska’s capital, damages homes

(Reuters) - More than 100 homes in Alaska's capital Juneau have been damaged by a glacial dam outburst north of the city, an increasingly frequent phenomenon exacerbated by climate change. The

Plastic-eating fungi could be a glimmer of hope in cutting ocean pollution

By Swantje Stein and Oliver Ellrodt NEUGLOBSOW, Germany (Reuters) - Scientists in Germany have identified plastic-eating fungi that could offer a glimmer of hope in tackling the problem of millions of

Cocoa swollen shoot disease worsening in Ghana, poses long-term threat

By Maytaal Angel LONDON (Reuters) - Ghana's cocoa sector faces a long-term threat from worsening swollen shoot disease as recent data indicates the world's second largest grower of the bean is not

Climate change fueled record early fires in Brazil’s wetlands, study says

By Stefanie Eschenbacher SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Climate change intensified by 40% the weather feeding devastating wildfires that have likely killed millions of animals this year in Brazil's Pantanal,

CWC to monitor all dams vulnerable to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods

Following Teesta-III Collapse, Committee Formed to Assess Lakes

La Nina weather 66% likely to emerge in Sept-Nov, US forecaster says

(Reuters) - There is a 66% chance of the La Nina weather pattern, characterized by cold temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, emerging during September-November, a U.S. government forecaster said on

India needs $323 bn investment in EV tech to decarbonise auto sector by 2070 — climate research firm

Auto sales between 2020 and 2070 to create $19 trillion in revenue & taxes, with EV sales contributing $12.9 trillion, says the report by Climate and Sustainability Initiative.

US offshore wind opponents seek to form national group to fight projects

By Nichola Groom (Reuters) - U.S. activists opposed to offshore wind development are forming a national coalition aimed at fighting projects from California to New England, according to the effort's

Erosion of Cairo’s green space leaves residents exposed to searing heat

By Hatem Maher and Heba Fouad CAIRO (Reuters) - Ahmed Belal's Cairo apartment used to overlook a cluster of trees that provided a much-needed refuge from pollution in a bustling area of the Egyptian

China discloses first heat-stroke fatalities amid record temperatures

BEIJING (Reuters) - At least two people have died from heat-stroke in one Chinese city, and many more have fallen ill, as temperatures hovered around 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) for

On Camera

Blue, bold, and brutal—the Verditer flycatcher kills its enemies with kindness

Classified as 'Least Concern' by the IUCN, the resilient Verditer flycatcher maintains a strong presence from the Himalayas to the southern reaches of India.

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.