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2024 in photos: the world under water

(Reuters) - In 2024, it often felt like it was flooding somewhere in the world. The floods took many forms: coastal homes were inundated as rising seas were pushed ashore by strong storms, torrential

South Africa’s smoggy Sasolburg illustrates conflict between economy and clean air

By Tim Cocks SASOLBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - From the moment Mpho Putsoenyane's daughter Hlompho was born in Zamdela, a South African township beside the smokestacks and gas flares of Sasol's

Brazil heron takes flight after plastic cup removed from throat

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - A heron took flight in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, stretching its wings and soaring over a river after veterinarians saved it from near-certain death by removing a plastic cup

The 3 R approach for companies to build nature-positive cities

The private sector must develop ecofriendly building materials, standardise construction practices globally, and use circular economy practices to limit waste production.

Historic cyclone batters France’s Mayotte territory, devastation feared

PARIS (Reuters) -A powerful cyclone slammed into Mayotte early on Saturday, raising concerns about the scale of devastation from the worst storm to hit the French overseas territory in almost a

Cyclone batters France’s Mayotte territory, killing at least two people

PARIS (Reuters) - A powerful cyclone slammed into Mayotte early on Saturday, killing at least two people and causing the worst storm devastation to hit the French overseas territory for almost a

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Maule, Chile, ESMC says

(Reuters) - A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Maule, Chile on Friday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The quake was at a depth of 100 km (62.14 miles), EMSC said. (Reporting by

Earthquakes and blowouts undermine case for carbon storage in Texas

By Valerie Volcovici and Leah Douglas (Reuters) - Texas has seen surging interest from companies hoping to bury carbon dioxide in its oilfields, putting the state at the vanguard of a

US Supreme Court to hear dispute over California tailpipe emissions, EV standards

By Andrew Chung (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear a bid by fuel producers to challenge California's standards for vehicle emissions and electric cars under a federal air

Offshore wind in Sweden needs support, government body says

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Developing offshore wind projects along Sweden's coasts is not commercially viable, a government commission tasked with reviewing and speeding up the system for authorising new

On Camera

The big squeeze: Why India’s richest states are spending more but building less

As consumption, debt servicing and welfare schemes eat chunks out of productive investment, the future isn’t looking too rosy anymore.

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.