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U.S. EPA allowed two-week extension to issue biofuel blending proposal

By Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a biofuels trade groups have agreed to extend by two weeks a deadline the agency has to

Peru indigenous group to release tourists held in oil spill protest

LIMA (Reuters) -A Peruvian indigenous group will release an estimated 150 tourists it held for over a day in a protest over alleged government inaction on oil spills in a river, local authorities said

South Africa says it needs $84 billion for energy transition in next 5 years

By Alexander Winning and Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -South Africa needs about 1.5 trillion rand ($84 billion) over the next five years for its plans to cut carbon emissions, harness

US EPA allowed two-week extension to issue biofuel blending proposal

By Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a biofuels trade group have agreed to extend by two weeks a deadline the agency has to issue a

After spike in pollution, panel orders stronger curbs in Delhi as AAP, BJP engage in blame game

CAQM summoned Punjab officials Friday to 'remind them' of commitment to curb farm fires. The panel noted that slower wind speed also contributes to rising air pollution levels.

Democratic lawmakers want Biden to sign global EV memorandum at COP27

(Refiles to change headline from signing to sign) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of 16 Democratic U.S. lawmakers on Friday urged President Joe Biden to back a global memorandum that aims to shift to

S.Africa climate transition to cost $84 billion over next five years

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday the country will require about 1.5 trillion rand ($84 billion) over next 5 years to meet targets in transitioning from

Carney defends dropping U.N. climate initiative over antitrust concerns

By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) - Mark Carney, co-chair of a group of financial firms that has pledged to tackle climate change, told Reuters its members were allowed to drop out of a United Nations

Peru indigenous group detains tourist boat in oil spill protest – local media

LIMA (Reuters) - A Peruvian indigenous group has detained at least 70 boat passengers, including U.S. and European travelers, in protest over what they say is the state's inaction on oil spills in a

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Gulf of California region in Mexico, no damage reported

(Reuters) - A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the Gulf of California region in Mexico on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, with no damage reported from authorities. The quake had a depth

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.