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World records warmest March so far as global temperatures continue to rise

Each of the last 10 months ranked as the world's hottest on record, compared with the corresponding month in previous years, the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said.

Anger boils over for some amid record floods in Russia’s Urals

By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) -At least 100 Russians asked for help from President Vladimir Putin on Monday in a city struck by the worst flooding ever recorded, chanting "shame on you" at

Colombia capital Bogota to ration water as reservoirs dry

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's capital Bogota will start rationing water this week to alleviate droughts wrought by the El Nino weather pattern, which has exacerbated the Andean country's dry season

EU will not delay deforestation law, environment chief says on Ivory Coast visit

By Ange Aboa OFFOUMPO, Ivory Coast (Reuters) - The European Union is not planning to delay a new law to crack down on the import of commodities linked to deforestation, its environment commissioner

Is AI posing hurdles in world’s climate fight? It’s complicated

The carbon footprint of AI is projected to expand due to its high energy consumption and the carbon emissions associated with the production of its hardware.

More than 150 rescued from floods in eastern Australia

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian authorities on Saturday said 152 people had been rescued from floodwaters in the eastern state of New South Wales after torrential rains sparked warnings for residents to

New Zealand announces ‘independent review’ of 2050 methane targets

SYDNEY (Reuters) - New Zealand's government on Saturday said an independent panel of experts would review the country's methane targets, with the aim of guiding domestic climate change goals for 2050.

Exclusive-Biden administration’s initial SAF subsidy model to raise climate hurdle for ethanol

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration will release a preliminary climate model for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) subsidy program in the coming weeks that is more restrictive than the

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits New York City region

By Julia Harte and Joseph Ax NEW YORK (Reuters) -A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near New York City on Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, shaking buildings up and down the East Coast

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits New York City region, USGS says

By Julia Harte and Joseph Ax NEW YORK (Reuters) -A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near New York City on Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, shaking buildings and surprising residents in

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Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

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.