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Countries set out 12-mth plan to speed up industry emission cuts

By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) - Countries representing more than half of the global economy on Friday specified the steps they will take to help accelerate the low-carbon transition by cutting

California sues 3M, Dupont over toxic ‘forever chemicals’

(Reuters) - California's attorney general on Thursday sued 3M Co, DuPont de Nemours Inc and several other companies to recoup the "staggering" clean-up costs from toxic pollutants known as "forever

Factbox-Over 308,000 without power in Florida from Hurricane Nicole

(Reuters) - Over 308,000 Florida homes and businesses were without power on Thursday after Hurricane Nicole crashed into the state's east coast overnight. Utilities have already restored service to

COP27: Sustainable standard setters close in on regulatory gap

By Simon Jessop and Huw Jones SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt/LONDON (Reuters) - Sustainability standard setter chief Emmanuel Faber said he was hopeful of reaching in the coming weeks a "big milestone"

Much of biopharma industry yet to set climate impact targets – report

(Refiles to show that Urgentem is owned by Intercontinental Exchange) By Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) -Much of the global pharmaceutical and biotech industry has yet to set any targets for reducing

Aviva Investors CEO says global finance architecture ‘not fit for purpose’

By Virginia Furness LONDON (Reuters) - Aviva Investors on Thursday called on the IMF, World Bank and global financial rulemakers to create a global transition plan for finance to support the faster

U.S. forecaster sees 76% chance of La Niña prevailing during winter

(Reuters) - There is a 76% chance of La Niña conditions during the northern hemisphere winter, a U.S. government weather forecaster said on Thursday. The La Niña weather pattern is characterized by

Democrats at COP27 worry Republican election gains will hurt climate agenda

By Valerie Volcovici and William James SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) -U.S. Democratic lawmakers at the UN climate summit in Egypt expressed concern on Thursday that Republican gains in the midterm

U.S. airlines cancel 1,220 flights as tropical storm Nicole makes landfall in Florida

(Reuters) - Airlines in the United States canceled 1,220 flights on early Thursday as tropical storm Nicole made landfall in the east coast of Florida, disrupting flight schedules and forcing airports

Factbox-Over 210,000 without power in Florida from Hurricane Nicole

(Reuters) - Over 210,000 homes and businesses were without power in Florida early on Thursday after Hurricane Nicole crashed into the state's east coast overnight. Utilities have already restored

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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.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

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.