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Indian economy, agriculture, development goals at risk due to heatwaves, study says

India is now 'facing a collision of multiple, cumulative climate hazards', with extreme weather happening almost every day from January to October last year, said a team of scholars led by University of Cambridge's Ramit Debnath.

Oil-rich Alberta targets net-zero by 2050 in climate plan, no interim targets

By Nia Williams (Reuters) -Canada's main oil-producing province Alberta on Wednesday released a climate plan aimed at reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, but did not announce any interim

Canada’s oil province Alberta targets net-zero by 2050 in climate plan

(Reuters) - Canada's main oil-producing province Alberta on Wednesday released a climate plan aimed at cutting emissions to net-zero by 2050, but did not announce any interim targets in a move that

Athletics-Environmental group to help guard London Marathon amid protest fears

LONDON (Reuters) - Environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion have agreed to help guard the London Marathon from disruption by protesters, event director Hugh Brasher said on Wednesday.

Louisiana on track for carbon well permitting by year-end: official

By Liz Hampton (Reuters) - Louisiana likely will receive permitting authority over wells designed to capture and store greenhouse gases by the end of the year, U.S. Congressman Garret Graves, who

Bunge’s Brazilian unit to promote ‘regenerative agriculture’ program

By Ana Mano and Roberto Samora SAO PAULO (Reuters) - The Brazilian unit of agricultural commodities trader Bunge said on Wednesday it is engaging local grain suppliers in its "regenerative agriculture

EU lawmakers back ban on goods linked to deforestation

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Parliament approved a landmark deforestation law on Wednesday to ban imports into the EU of coffee, beef, soy and other commodities if they are linked

EU Parliament approves law banning imports of deforestation-linked goods

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Parliament approved a landmark deforestation law on Wednesday to ban imports into the EU of coffee, beef, soy and other commodities if they are linked

Mild quake hits Mexico, no reports of damage or injuries

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook parts of southern Mexico on Tuesday night and was felt in the capital, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), but there were no

Panama Canal lowers maximum depth limit on ships due to drought

PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - The Panama Canal will impose lower draft restrictions on the largest ships passing through the key global trade route due to falling water levels at nearby lakes that form part

On Camera

The Bengal voter is silent. Is it fear or quiet determination?

The silence may have to do with the state’s history of political violence. During the 2021 post-poll violence, BJP leaders 'ran away leaving their voters at the mercy of the mob'.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

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.