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EU will not delay deforestation law, environment chief says on Ivory Coast visit

By Ange Aboa OFFOUMPO, Ivory Coast (Reuters) - The European Union is not planning to delay a new law to crack down on the import of commodities linked to deforestation, its environment commissioner

Is AI posing hurdles in world’s climate fight? It’s complicated

The carbon footprint of AI is projected to expand due to its high energy consumption and the carbon emissions associated with the production of its hardware.

More than 150 rescued from floods in eastern Australia

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian authorities on Saturday said 152 people had been rescued from floodwaters in the eastern state of New South Wales after torrential rains sparked warnings for residents to

New Zealand announces ‘independent review’ of 2050 methane targets

SYDNEY (Reuters) - New Zealand's government on Saturday said an independent panel of experts would review the country's methane targets, with the aim of guiding domestic climate change goals for 2050.

Exclusive-Biden administration’s initial SAF subsidy model to raise climate hurdle for ethanol

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration will release a preliminary climate model for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) subsidy program in the coming weeks that is more restrictive than the

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits New York City region

By Julia Harte and Joseph Ax NEW YORK (Reuters) -A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near New York City on Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, shaking buildings up and down the East Coast

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits New York City region, USGS says

By Julia Harte and Joseph Ax NEW YORK (Reuters) -A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near New York City on Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, shaking buildings and surprising residents in

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes New York, New Jersey – EMSC

(Reuters) -A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the New York City region on Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, shaking buildings and surprising residents in an area that rarely

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake hits New York City region, USGS says

(Reuters) -A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the New York City region on Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, shaking buildings and surprising residents in an area that rarely

Policy push for carbon removal credits lures finance, aviation

By Peter Henderson, Susanna Twidale and Simon Jessop SAN FRANCISCO/LONDON (Reuters) - Demand for credits reflecting the engineered removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is expected by some to

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Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?