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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Peru-Ecuador border region – EMSC

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck the Peru-Ecuador border region on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 136 km, EMSC said.

Explainer-COP27: Conversations to watch at the climate summit

By Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) - Next week's U.N. climate conference has much to discuss, from financing the transition to clean energy to protecting the world's forests and future-proofing its cities

UK PM Sunak’s decision not to attend COP27 kept under review – spokesman

LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision not to attend the COP27 climate summit is being kept under review and will depend on progress being made on preparation for a budget

Explainer-Why are West and Central Africa’s floods so devastating this year?

By Alessandra Prentice DAKAR (Reuters) - Unusually intense seasonal rains have drenched swathes of West and Central Africa since June, unleashing deadly floods that have affected millions and

Potential tropical cyclone Fifteen expected to strengthen at faster pace – NHC

(Reuters) - Potential tropical cyclone Fifteen could be near hurricane strength by Tuesday night or Wednesday, and a faster rate of strengthening is expected starting tonight, the U.S. National

EV or not, your car battery leaves a carbon footprint. Here’s how you can keep it in check

The Global Battery Alliance has launched the Greenhouse Gas Rulebook for tracking emissions from lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles.

Delhi’s air quality nears ‘severe’ zone amid adverse meteorological conditions

If AQI turns 'severe', authorities will enforce a ban on construction and demolition activities in NCR, except on essential projects (such as railways, metros, airports, etc.)

UN report shows gap of 23 gigatonnes in carbon emission targets, calls out ‘inadequate action’

Emissions Gap report by UNEP said while current commitments estimated to reduce global emissions by 5-10 %, reduction of 30-45% needed to restrict global warming to below hazardous limits.

India’s fossil fuel imports, bills to double over next two decades, reveals new IEA report

Report added if India is able to achieve 'more rapid progress in deploying low‐emissions alternatives in power, industry & transport' it'll be on path to fulfill net zero emissions by 2070 goal.

UN report has grim warning on global warming: Latest pledges ‘nowhere near’ meeting targets

Greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 are projected to be just 0.3% lower than in 2019, according to synthesis of latest climate goals submitted by 193 countries under Paris Agreement.

On Camera

Support reducing for Kolkata doctors. Mamata is not the only one who has to course correct

West Bengal is ready to welcome its daughter home for Durga Puja, but the family is unable to keep the deep-rooted discord within from spilling out. At its head is Mamata Banerjee.

How Modi govt’s Atmanirbhar policy could have hobbled BSNL’s efforts to catch up in 4G race

Restrictions on use of equipment from global vendors have necessitated new indigenous technology being developed, tested & deployed—further delaying BSNL's 4G & 5G launch.

IAF chief AP Singh red-flags Tejas delay, says China ahead in technology & production capacity

Air force chief says HAL needs to churn out 24 aircraft per year. It is important for IAF to have indigenous weapons systems to deal with any security challenges, he says.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?