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Sustainable transition to green energy is a challenge the world faces. Chile has a playbook

The country’s energy transition strategy has evolved in recent years due to a combination of broad-based political support and innovative green technologies.

Activists accuse India of lapses in genetically modified mustard approval

By Mayank Bhardwaj NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian authorities rushed approvals for a locally developed genetically modified (GM) mustard variety by violating environmental regulations, said a group of

U.S. EPA tightens soot standards for first time in decade

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday said it would tighten national air quality standards for fine particle pollution for the first time since

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano eruption resumes, alert level raised -USGS

(Reuters) - The eruption of the Kilauea  volcano in Hawaii resumed on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Service's volcanic activity notice said. The  volcano alert level has been raised to 'Red' after the

Fresh trouble for Gujarat chemical plant over ‘unlicensed’ EIA. But residents want more action

No clearance to project till June as agency didn't have licence for conducting environmental assessment of soda ash units. Villagers want action on other agency involved in review.

Massive waves, power outages plague California coastal community amid storms

By Kate Fishman MENDOCINO, Calif. (Reuters) - Harbormaster Anna Neumann dashed from vessel to vessel, business to business at the port she manages near the mouth of northern California's Noyo River,

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake shakes Afghanistan, region

KABUL (Reuters) -An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck the Hindu Kush region in northern Afghanistan on Thursday, causing strong shaking in parts of the country, including the capital, Kabul,

Why Indian scientists are critiquing IPCC report — unfair burden on developing countries

Scientists who authored the paper claim IPCC projections give rich nations higher energy consumption, cutting down share of developing ones, potentially affecting development.

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan – GFZ

(Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan on Thursday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). Strong shaking was felt in the

Climate change: UK’s 2022 was hottest year on record, says forecaster

By William James LONDON (Reuters) -Britain experienced its hottest year on record in 2022, the national weather service confirmed on Thursday, saying human-induced climate change had made what would

On Camera

What Modi got wrong. Indians don’t want hundreds of new MPs

If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

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.