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New offshore wind in Sweden not viable without support, government commission says

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

Analysis-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

Canada sets new 45–50% emissions reduction goal for 2035

By Ismail Shakil OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada will aim to cut emissions by 45–50% below 2005 levels by 2035, the environment ministry announced on Thursday, setting a new transitory target before the

US forecaster sees 59% chance of weak, brief La Nina forming by January

(Reuters) - There is a 59% chance of La Nina emerging in the November-January period, a U.S. government forecaster said on Thursday, adding that the eventual onset of La Nina conditions would be weak

Firefighters in Malibu hope to maintain momentum in battling stubborn blaze

By Brendan O'Brien and Rich McKay (Reuters) - Nearly 2,000 firefighters battling a wildfire in Malibu, California, hope to maintain their momentum on Thursday against a stubborn blaze that has

US forecaster sees 59% chance of La Nina developing between Nov 2024-Jan 2025

(Reuters) - There is a 59% chance of La Nina emerging from November 2024 to January 2025, with a transition to ENSO-Neutral most likely by March-May 2025, a U.S. government forecaster said on Thursday

Huge catch in Cambodia boosts hopes for giant catfish survival

(Reuters) - The catching of six rare giant catfish in Cambodia in the space of five days, some weighing more than 120 kg (265 lbs), has raised hopes of a revival of a critically endangered species

China tightens rules to curb methane emissions from coal mines

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - China will impose tougher curbs on the amount of methane released during coal extraction in an effort to reduce emissions of the powerful climate-warming gas, the environment

Schools to remain closed Thursday in 11 districts of Tamil Nadu after heavy rain forecast

IMD issued a yellow alert for moderate rains, with light thunderstorms across 10 other districts in its latest release.

Meet SwagBot, the AI-powered robot cattle herder preventing soil degradation

By Cordelia Hsu CANBERRA (Reuters) - With four wheels and a bright red paint job, SwagBot is not your average cow. But researchers at the University of Sydney say this autonomous robot is on its way

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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.