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Germany on track to reach 2030 targets, environment agency says

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's Federal Environment Agency (UBA) confirmed preliminary projections that Europe's biggest economy's greenhouse emissions fell by around 10% year-on-year in 2023, putting

Three dead after ‘likely’ tornado rips through Indiana town, NBC says

(Reuters) - At least three people were killed in possible tornadoes in the U.S. state of Indiana on Thursday, according to media reports, as violent storms ripped through the region, including

France proposes EU ban on exports of used clothes

LONDON (Reuters) - France is proposing a European Union ban on exports of used clothes, the environment ministry told Reuters on Thursday, as governments look for new ways to tackle the worsening

US forecaster sees higher chance of La Nina conditions this summer

(Reuters) - A U.S. government weather forecaster projects El Nino conditions will likely end by spring this year but saw a 62% chance that a weather pattern characterized by unusually cold

Shell weakens climate targets with growing bet on gas

By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) - Shell weakened a 2030 carbon reduction target and scrapped a "perilous" 2035 objective, citing expectations for strong gas demand and uncertainty in the energy

Shell scales back 2030 carbon emissions target

By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) -Shell weakened its 2030 carbon reduction target and scrapped a 2035 objective, citing expectations for lower power sales and strong demand for gas in the energy

California needs to triple pace of emissions cuts to meet 2030 goal, report says

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK (Reuters) - California needs to triple its annual carbon emissions reductions to meet its 2030 target, a report by consulting firm Beacon Economics and San Francisco-based think

Shell loosens 2030 carbon emissions target

By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) - Shell has lowered its target for reducing the intensity of its overall carbon emissions by 2030, it said on Thursday, citing expectations for lower power sales. In an

Methane emissions from energy sector rose in 2023 despite climate pledges

By Gloria Dickie LONDON (Reuters) -Methane emissions from the energy sector remained near a record high in 2023 despite commitments from the sector to plug leaking infrastructure in a bid to combat

After destructive floods, EU sues Greece for failing to revise risk plans

ATHENS (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Wednesday it was taking Greece to the EU's top court for failing to revise its flood risk management plans, a key tool for EU countries to prepare

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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.