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Edison denies LA wildfire involvement as insurers ask it to preserve evidence

(Reuters) - Southern California Edison said on Thursday it had received notices from insurance companies to preserve evidence related to the Eaton Fire that is still burning in Los Angeles, but said

EU’s 2024 new wind capacity less than half amount needed for climate goal, industry group says

LONDON (Reuters) - Wind power provided 20% of the electricity consumed in Europe last year, but the capacity built during the year was less than half of what is needed to meet the European Union's

BlackRock quits climate group as Wall Street lowers environmental profile

By Ross Kerber (Reuters) -BlackRock , the world's biggest asset manager, said on Thursday it will leave the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, the latest Wall Street firm to leave an environmentally

Explainer-What are the health risks from wildfire smoke?

By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) - Multiple massive wildfires are raging in Los Angeles, blanketing the surrounding regions under a pungent haze caused by smoke carrying noxious gases and particulate matter

BlackRock quits climate group in Wall Street’s latest environmental step-back

By Ross Kerber (Reuters) - BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, said on Thursday it will leave the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, Wall Street's latest environmental step-back amid

LA wildfire insured losses total billions of dollars, ratings agencies say

LONDON (Reuters) - The most destructive wildfires ever for Los Angeles may cause billions of dollars in insured losses, ratings agencies said on Thursday, though many homes are likely uninsured. The

US forecaster says La Nina conditions present, could persist through Feb-April

(Reuters) - La Nina conditions are present and there is a 59% chance of it persisting through February-April 2025, with a 60% chance of transition to ENSO-neutral conditions during March-May 2025, a

Hollywood Hills burn as LA engulfed by ‘the big one’

By Rollo Ross and Jackie Luna LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Hollywood Hills blazed uncontrollably on Thursday morning as the worst wildfires in the history of Los Angeles raged across the city and deep

Climate change shows ‘claws’ with rising costs for disasters, Munich Re says

By Alexander Hübner and Tom Sims MUNICH (Reuters) - Hurricanes, storms, floods and other natural disasters caused an estimated $140 billion in insured losses in 2024, up from 2023 and one of the

Celebrities lose homes and flee as Los Angeles fires spread

By Hannah Lang, Brendan O'Brien and Lisa Richwine (Reuters) -A home reportedly belonging to Hollywood actors Leighton Meester and Adam Brody and another owned by actor Billy Crystal were among more

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.