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Brazil grain barge shipping returns as Amazonian drought subsides

By Roberto Samora SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Transportation of soybeans and corn on barges along the Brazilian Amazon's Tapajos River, which had been suspended in early October due to dry weather, resumed

Exclusive-Exxon lobbyist investigated over hack-and-leak of environmentalist emails, sources say

By Raphael Satter and Christopher Bing WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The FBI has been investigating a longtime Exxon Mobil consultant over the contractor's alleged role in a hack-and-leak operation that

Insured losses from UK’s Storm Bert could hit $440 million, PwC says

LONDON (Reuters) - Insured losses from Storm Bert in Britain will reach between 250 million and 350 million pounds ($442 million), largely linked to claims from the flooding of residential homes, PwC

Fifth UN plastics treaty talks mired in division as halfway point approaches

SEOUL (Reuters) - A fifth round of talks aimed at securing an international treaty to curb plastic pollution had seen slow progress as the halfway point approaches, delegates said on Wednesday,

Norway’s Hydro to phase out green hydrogen, battery businesses

(Reuters) -Norsk Hydro is no longer investing in its battery and green hydrogen businesses and will phase out these operations in the coming years, the Norwegian aluminium maker said on Wednesday. "

Flights grounded, power cut as record November snowfall hits Seoul

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's capital was blanketed on Wednesday by the heaviest snowfall in Seoul during November on record, with bad weather snarling traffic, knocking out power and grounding

Norway’s Hydro to phase out battery and green hydrogen businesses

(Reuters) - Norwegian aluminium maker Norsk Hydro said on Wednesday it would phase out its battery and green hydrogen businesses while driving up growth in aluminium recycling and extrusions, as it

China off track on emissions goals as energy demand offsets renewables push, researchers say

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - China's emissions of carbon dioxide are on course to rise slightly this year, despite rapid progress on renewables and electric vehicles, putting a key 2025 climate target

Rare pudu birth in Argentina sparks conservation hopes for tiny enigmatic deer

By Lucila Sigal BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - A rare pudu fawn was born in a biopark in Argentina earlier this month, giving scientists and conservationists a unique chance to study and collect data on the

Britain to launch consultation on electric vehicle transition

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will launch a consultation on changing its zero-emission vehicle mandate but will stick to a 2030 deadline for phasing out new petrol and diesel car sales, Prime Minister

On Camera

Trump’s Iran blockade isn’t just about Tehran, it’s about China

The oil math is skewed against the White House. The blockade has a slim chance of working. Iran can remain defiant, and China unconcerned, longer than Trump can remain solvent.

Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Warfare enters new dimension as Ukraine’s robot brigade records battle win against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a group of Russian soldiers surrendered to an unmanned battle group.

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.