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Airlines’ sustainability mantra masks divides over green future

By Joe Brock SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Promoting the Singapore Airshow on Sunday, the organiser of the event was asked what would be different about this year's aviation and defence jamboree. "

Young activists lobby for Australian law on climate harm

CANBERRA (Reuters) - A group of young activists lobbied Australian lawmakers on Thursday for legislation that would oblige the government to consider how emissions-intensive projects could harm future

UK set to miss near, long term emissions targets, DNV predicts

By Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is set to miss its decarbonisation targets for 2030 and its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by the middle of the century, Norwegian

Scientists discover the anatomy behind the songs of baleen whales

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It is one of Earth's most haunting sounds - the "singing" of baleen whales like the humpback, heard over vast distances in the watery realm. Now scientists have

Tunisia farmer turns to old wheat varieties as climate change bites

By Jihed Abidellaoui TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian wheat farmer Hasan Chetoui is seeking inspiration from the deep past as he tries to adapt to drought caused by climate change, sowing old wheat

Assam govt has eco-tourism plans for Deepor Beel, a Ramsar site. But residents fear ecological cost

In December, govt unveiled ‘beautification’ plans for Deepor Beel — Assam’s only Ramsar site. Residents & activists say they are ‘not averse to development’ but want conservation prioritised.

Hong Kong scientists seek good fortune for endangered horseshoe crabs

By Joyce Zhou HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong conservationists on Wednesday began underwater tracking of endangered horseshoe crabs, which date back to before the dinosaurs, in a bid to help them

EU strikes deal to strengthen air quality standards

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Parliament and EU member states reached a deal late on Tuesday to strengthen air quality standards across the 27-nation European Union, they said in a statement. The

Beijing shuts highways after heavy snowfall

BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing shut some highways on Wednesday after heavier-than-expected snowfall hit the Chinese capital overnight. A cold spell has been sweeping through swathes of China this week,

Alberta wildfire season starts early as Canada’s mild winter persists

By Nia Williams (Reuters) - The western Canadian province of Alberta on Tuesday declared an early start to wildfire season as a result of an unusually dry and mild winter, allowing the government to

On Camera

Israel-US-Iran war could go many ways for India. The dust needs to settle first

In many respects the war has reinforced the partnership between Israel and UAE. And for India, the relationship with the UAE carries far greater strategic weight than any connection with Iran.

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.