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Forest fires hit Russian Black Sea resort town

(Reuters) - Hundreds of firefighters are trying to put out blazes near the Russian Black Sea town of Gelendzhik, one of the country's most popular resorts, the local mayor said on Wednesday. In a post

Climate change may increase conflict deaths & impact economy, says IMF

The report found that climate shocks do not cause conflicts, but they worsen existing unrest and exacerbate other underlying fragilities, such as hunger and poverty.

Hurricane Idalia to hit Florida as ‘extremely dangerous’ category 4 storm

Idalia is expected to inundate parts of Florida’s Big Bend region with a storm surge between 12 to 16 feet — higher than an average city bus, said the National Hurricane Center.

Australia settles climate lawsuit over systemic risks to sovereign bonds

SYDNEY (Reuters) - The Australian government has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit which alleged it had failed to disclose climate change-related risks to investors in the country's sovereign

Florida’s Gulf Coast braces for major hurricane as Idalia nears landfall

By Maria Alejandra Cardona and Marco Bello STEINHATCHEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida's Gulf Coast braced on Wednesday for fierce winds, torrential rain and surging seawater from Idalia, forecast to

Fossil fuels’ share in EU power mix at lowest level since records began -report

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Fossil fuels produced just 33% of the EU's power in the first half of this year, the lowest share on record based on data going back to 1990, researchers said on

Denmark to donate $22 million to Brazil’s Amazon Fund to fight deforestation

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Denmark will donate 150 million Danish crowns ($21.9 million) to Brazil's Amazon Fund to fight deforestation, Danish Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy

3M’s $10.3 billion PFAS settlement gets preliminary approval

By Clark Mindock (Reuters) -3M on Tuesday secured preliminary approval for a $10.3 billion deal resolving claims by U.S. public water providers that the company polluted drinking water with toxic

Chevron evacuates Gulf platforms, Kinder Morgan to shut pipeline ahead of Idalia

HOUSTON (Reuters) -U.S. oil producer Chevron on Tuesday said it evacuated staff from three U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil production platforms while Kinder Morgan planned to shut a petroleum pipeline, as the

Yonex debuts partly recycled sneakers at badminton World Championships

By Richa Naidu LONDON (Reuters) - As the world's best badminton players travel home after the World Championships in Denmark, the sport's leading manufacturer Yonex told Reuters some of them were

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Why belief remains high among Indian Americans

As religious identity transforms, the Indian-American diaspora finds new ways to balance ancient Vedic beliefs with the realities of 21st-century life.

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.

Aksai Chin for Arunachal: Ex-Indian Army chief Naravane backs revival of 1950s China offer on border row

Gen Manoj Naravane (retd) said in an exclusive interview with ThePrint that India should focus on having more experts who understand China's psyche and its workings

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.