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Italy earmarks 2.9 million euros to tackle blue crab invasion

ROME (Reuters) - Italy's government has earmarked 2.9 million euros ($3.2 million) to tackle the spread of a particularly aggressive crab species that is threatening the country's role as one of the

Australia sets climate target for aid programme, pledges more local jobs

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will put climate change and local jobs at the centre of its international aid programme, in a policy overhaul designed to compete with China's

Record flooding along Alaska river near Juneau prompts evacuations

(Reuters) - Record flooding struck Alaska's capital city on Saturday after a glacial dam outburst, destroying at least one structure and prompting city officials to issue evacuation orders for

Heat, humidity kill hundreds of US cattle during world’s hottest month

By Tom Polansek CHICAGO (Reuters) - Hundreds of cattle died in Iowa from extreme heat and humidity in late July, the state and livestock producers said, as the world recorded its hottest month ever.

Analysis-Solar power to the rescue as Europe’s energy system weathers extreme heat

By Kate Abnett and Susanna Twidale BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - A major increase in solar power generation in southern Europe played a leading role in averting energy shortages during the heatwaves of

Pollution on Seine scuppers Open Water Swimming World Cup

PARIS (Reuters) -Organisers were forced on Sunday to cancel the Open Water Swimming World Cup in Paris, after heavy rainfall caused the water quality in the Seine river to dip below minimum health

Swimming-Pollution on Seine scuppers Open Water World Cup

PARIS (Reuters) -Organisers were forced on Sunday to cancel the Open Water Swimming World Cup in Paris, after heavy rainfall caused the water quality in the Seine river to dip below minimum health

What climate FDI can do to make a real difference to a low carbon economy

The transition to a low-carbon economy is going to transform the global economy, driving a massive reallocation of capital.

Amazon rainforest gold mining is poisoning scores of threatened species

By Gloria Dickie and Jake Spring LOS AMIGOS BIOLOGICAL STATION, Peru (Reuters) - In a camping tent in the Peruvian jungle, four scientists crowded around a tiny patient: An Amazonian rodent that could

Banks could fuel world’s net-zero progress. Here’s how

Banks should select the strategies that will position them to make the greatest emissions reductions while optimizing social implications.

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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.