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More than 90% chance of El Niño through winter, says U.S. CPC

(Reuters) - There was a more than 90% chance of the El Niño weather phenomenon, a warming of ocean surfaces, persisting into the North Hemisphere winter, a U.S. government weather forecaster said on

Spain to spend 2.2 billion euros to alleviate drought impact

MADRID (Reuters) - The Spanish government has earmarked a total of 2.19 billion euros ($2.41 billion) to help alleviate the impact of a prolonged and worsening drought in the country, Environment

Swedish greenhouse gas emissions dip 3% in 2022

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedish emissions of greenhouse gases fell 3% in 2022 compared to 2021, preliminary statistics showed on Thursday, with decreases for car transportation and the manufacturing and

Biden administration proposes crackdown on power plant carbon emissions

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration unveiled a sweeping plan to slash greenhouse gas emissions from the nation's power industry on Thursday, one of the biggest steps

Argentina’s agriculture to recover slowly despite El Niño -grains exchange

BUENOS AIRES - The El Niño weather phenomenon is unlikely to bring heavy rains to Argentina's agricultural area before September, the Buenos Aires grains exchange said on Wednesday, meaning the

US oil lobby blasts EPA emissions cuts plan, California likes it

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The largest U.S. oil and gas trade lobby group said on Wednesday it believes sharp emissions cuts proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Factbox-Debt-for-nature swaps swell in climate finance response

By Isla Binnie NEW YORK (Reuters) - At least $12 million a year has been freed up to help Ecuador protect the unique ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands with the sealing of the world's largest-ever '

White House backs faster energy project permits, joining Republicans

By Jarrett Renshaw and Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Wednesday called on Congress to pass permitting legislation that would help speed up clean energy and fossil fuel

Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 hits off Tonga, no tsunami warning

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck off Tonga on Thursday, United States Geological Survey said. The quake was at a depth of 212 km (132 miles) and the epicenter was at a distance of 73

Spain to ban some outdoor working during extreme heat conditions

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain will ban some outdoor working during extreme heat conditions, Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz said on Wednesday, as the country faces high temperatures more frequently as a

On Camera

Mumbai woman who shouted at minister spoke for many Indians, exposed BJP’s protest politics

Had it been a poor woman shouting at Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over the roadblock, the police would likely have arrested her, raided her home, and terrorised her family members.

India’s online gaming rules to take effect on 1 May; most games exempt from registration

The rules, which come into force on 1 May, establish an Online Gaming Authority which will determine whether a game is an online money game or online social game in only three situations.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

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.