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At COP27, India to push for concrete action on climate finance, ‘loss & damage facility’

18-member team led by environment minister Bhupender Yadav will attend summit in Egypt starting 6 Nov. Will push for increasing financial transfer, transparent distribution of funds.

Former chef turns to urban farming under Sydney business district

By Stefica Nicol Bikes SYDNEY (Reuters) - A former chef turned farmer has begun to supply Sydney restaurants with sustainable herbs and microgreens grown in a carpark beneath the city's harbourside

Thousands in Australian inland towns flee homes amid major flood warnings

By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) - Thousands of residents in several inland towns in Australia's most populous state of New South Wales evacuated their homes overnight with more than 100 flood warnings

Factbox-COP27: Major players at the U.N. climate talks in Egypt

(Reuters) - Each of the 197 signatories to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has its own concerns and interests, which can make reaching any consensus a huge challenge. Here are

U.S. EPA to set tougher heavy duty emissions rules in 2023

(Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday it plans to issue tougher greenhouse gas emissions rules for heavy duty trucks and other vehicles through at least the 2030 model

Forty countries to unveil methane plans at UN climate summit, U.S. official says

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Some forty of the 119 countries that pledged last year to slash emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas methane will unveil their plans to do so at the UN

Germany bets on cheap tickets to help transport sector meet CO2 targets

By Riham Alkousaa BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany is to introduce a discounted ticket for public transport next year to encourage people to cut down on car driving and help the country to achieve its

Tongan volcano eruption unleashed highest plume on record

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The powerful Jan. 15 underwater eruption of Tonga's Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in the South Pacific produced a plume that soared higher into Earth's

Explainer-Emerging markets need climate cash. How will they get it?

By Tommy Wilkes and Virginia Furness LONDON (Reuters) - Demands from developing countries for richer nations to help them pay for the damage caused by climate change and fund the shift towards a

Forty countries to unveil methane plans at UN climate summit, US official says

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some forty of the 119 countries that pledged last year to slash emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas methane will unveil their plans to do so at the UN

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.