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Renewable energy’s share on German power grids reaches 55% in 2023

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Renewable energy accounted for 55% of electricity transported on German networks in 2023, taking the country closer to its climate targets, the energy regulator said on Wednesday

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits Argentina’s La Rioja region – EMSC

(Reuters) - A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Argentina's La Rioja region on Wednesday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said.  The quake was at a depth of 127 km (78.91 miles), EMSC

UK saw second-warmest year on record in 2023, says Met Office

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain experienced its second-warmest year on record in 2023, the Met Office national weather service said on Tuesday, pointing to the growing impact of human-induced climate change

Relentless rains wreak havoc across Australia’s east

By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) - Heavy rains triggered flash flooding across parts of Australia's east on Tuesday, inundating roads, cutting off towns and damaging properties, as authorities advised

Russia declares tsunami warnings in far eastern regions – agencies

(Reuters) - Parts of Sakhalin island's western coast and the mainland cities of Vladivostok and Nakhodka, which are situated close to Japan on Russia's Pacific seaboard, are under threat of tsunami,

Biomass waste can help restore carbon balance. Here’s how

Biomass wastes, including agricultural residues, forest residues, and food waste, are often left to decompose, releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Puddles can be valuable wildlife havens. The mini-ponds keep predators and competitors at bay

When rain fills a track in the dried mud, fairy shrimp eggs hatch almost immediately. The shrimps grow quickly to lay a new generation of eggs before their puddle dries.

California coast braces for next onslaught of treacherous surf

By Sandra Stojanovic VENTURA, California (Reuters) - Beachfront California residents on Friday cleaned up from flood damage unleashed by massive waves that pounded the coastline a day earlier and

Fog, haze in China as New Year travellers brace for potential disruptions

By Liz Lee BEIJING (Reuters) - Year-end holidaymakers across China were bracing for possible transport disruptions after the weather bureau on Friday warned that heavy fog and haze would shroud areas

River Danube bursts its banks in Budapest, water highest since 2013

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The River Danube burst its banks in Budapest on Thursday, with water levels at their highest in a decade as heavy rain and snow followed by mild weather triggered unusually early

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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.