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US directs $254 million to cut emissions from heavy industry

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Biden administration said on Thursday it is directing about $254 million in funding for projects aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions from heavy industry such as iron,

Fight brewing over Biden climate funds that help farmers in Republican-leaning states

By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON (Reuters) -An effort by Republican U.S. lawmakers to reallocate $18 billion in climate-friendly agriculture funding under President Joe Biden's signature climate law would

IKEA sets new targets for emissions cuts as more factories switch to renewable power

By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) - IKEA, the world's biggest furniture brand, on Thursday said it aims to cut emissions by 50% by its 2030 financial year, up from its previous target of 15% which it

Airbus launches first global aircraft recycling project in southwest China -Xinhua

BEIJING (Reuters) - Airbus has unveiled its first global aircraft recycling project in aviation hub Chengdu in southwest China, state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday. The Airbus Lifecycle

Colombia to declare a natural disaster over wildfires

By Nelson Bocanegra and Oliver Griffin BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday he will declare that wildfires burning in the country are a natural disaster, freeing up

Libya’s September flood requires $1.8 billion in recovery funds, report says

(Reuters) - Libya's deadly flash flood in September constituted a climate and environmental catastrophe that requires $1.8 billion in reconstruction and recovery, an international report said on

Berlin scientists announce 1st successful white rhino IVF, which may save subspecies from extinction

Northern white rhinos, actually grey, were found in abundance in many eastern and central African countries. Their numbers declined due to widespread poaching for their horns.

Climate change drives Amazon rainforest’s record drought, study finds

By Jake Spring SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Climate change is the main culprit for a record drought in the Amazon rainforest that has drained rivers, killed endangered dolphins and upended life for millions

Amazon Indigenous leaders promote reforestation for degraded forest lands

By Isadora Machado BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's agricultural research agency Embrapa on Wednesday opened an online learning program called "Sowing forests on Indigenous lands" to help Amazon

World groundwater levels showing ‘accelerated’ decline – study

(Reuters) - Groundwater levels across the world have shown widespread and "accelerated" decline over the past 40 years, driven by unsustainable irrigation practices as well as climate change,

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Strong showing by north, improved compliance — how GST revenue rose to record Rs 2.1 lakh cr in April

While April typically sees highest collections in a financial year, analysts say a host of reasons came together this time to lift total figures.

Complex network of India’s existing air defence capabilities & the way forward

Provocations among Israel & Iran have prompted discussion on the need for India to broaden its air defence apparatus, given tensions with adversarial neighbours.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.