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Volcano erupts on southwestern Japanese island of Suwanosejima

TOKYO (Reuters) - A volcano has erupted on the remote island of Suwanosejima in southwestern Japan, the government said early Sunday. No damage has been confirmed due to the eruption, public

Indian railways an unexpected hero in climate change battle. Solar units, electrified rails

The ‘Green Indian Railways’ project is just one of several efforts that have set India on the path to long-term, sustainable growth

Union Pacific expects delay in rail shipments until weather conditions improve

(Reuters) - Union Pacific said on Friday a delay in shipments is expected to continue in the states impacted by heavy snow and severe thunderstorms as road closures were disrupting its ability to

Blizzard strikes US Midwest, cancelling flights and disrupting presidential campaign

By Brendan O'Brien and Rich McKay CHICAGO (Reuters) -Tens of millions of Americans were in the pathway of dangerous and damaging weather conditions as snowstorms moved across the Northwest and Midwest

US proposes fee on methane from big oil and gas producers

By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. on Friday proposed a fee on emissions of methane from big oil and gas producers as required under the 2022 climate law and as a backstop to wider

Cold snap hits drenched EU grain fields while rains hamper sowing

PARIS (Reuters) - A recent cold snap in France and Germany is likely to have caused limited damage to waterlogged grain fields, with heavy showers that further delayed sowings ahead of this year's

China pledges to set up annual greenhouse gas inventory

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - China said it plans to take an annual inventory of its greenhouse gas emissions as it tries to boost its carbon trading capability and ensure it meets its climate targets. The

China names Liu Zhenmin as special envoy for climate change

The decision comes after former envoy Xie Zhenhua, who served as China's top climate representative at 16 rounds of climate talks, stepped down due to health reasons.

China names Liu Zhenmin as its new special envoy for climate change

BEIJING (Reuters) - China has named Liu Zhenmin, a former vice foreign minister, as its new special envoy for climate change, after his predecessor Xie Zhenhua stepped down due to health reasons, the

US EPA plans to hold meetings with AT&T, Verizon on lead telecom cables

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Thursday it is seeking meetings this month with AT&T and Verizon as it continues to closely review the

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Hormuz crisis won’t replace the dollar with yuan. De-dollarisation is a myth

Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.

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.