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Mexico vows to double renewable energy capacity by 2030

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico has pledged to deploy a further 30 gigawatts in renewable energy capacity by 2030, the nation's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday, as America's

COP27 considers ‘loss and damage’ fund, but has yet to commit – draft text

By William James and Kate Abnett SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) -The United Nations on Monday published a draft text setting out what the COP27 climate summit could agree on "loss and damage"

Retailers accelerate shift to forest friendly fibres at COP27

By Virginia Furness LONDON (Reuters) -Retailers including H&M, Kering <PRTP.PA and Inditex will purchase over half a million tonnes of low-carbon alternative fibres for clothing and packaging to help

At COP27, India unveils long-term strategy to reach net zero, prioritises energy & food security

Called the 'Long Term Low Emission Development Strategy', the 121-page document focuses on 'strategic transition' of several high-emission sectors, namely electricity and transport.

COP27: China wants 1.5C-2C warming target in Egypt climate deal

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) -China climate envoy Xie Zhenhua said on Monday that Beijing would like a COP27 deal that contains language similar to last year's agreement in Glasgow on targets for

Ivory Coast rainfall and sun to help cocoa crop, say farmers

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Below-average rains mixed with sunshine in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions seen last week were encouraging for the development of the last stage of the October-to-March

Retailers acclerate shift to forest friendly fibres at COP27

By Virginia Furness LONDON (Reuters) - Retailers including H&M, Kering <PRTP.PA and Inditex will purchase over half a million tonnes of low-carbon alternative fibres for clothing and packaging to help

COP27 considering loss and damage fund among other finance options – draft text

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - The United Nations on Monday published a draft text setting out what the COP27 climate summit could agree on the subject of 'loss and damage' financing for countries

G7 launches climate ‘Shield’ fund, some countries wary

By Kate Abnett and Simon Jessop SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - A G7-led plan dubbed "Global Shield" to provide funding to countries suffering climate disasters was launched at the U.N. COP27

Philippines lower house approves bill taxing single-use plastics

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines' lower house of Congress approved on Monday a measure that would slap taxes on single-use plastics, in step with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's commitment to tackle

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

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.

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.