Today: September 22, 2024
Today: September 22, 2024

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CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Scorching Northern Hemisphere heat leads to deaths and wildfires

The United States is bracing for chaotic weather this week, as the South is set to experience another heat wave following a short respite from searing temperatures earlier this month

CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Scorching Northern Hemisphere heat leads to deaths and wildfires
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Southern Company CEO sees more industry nuclear commitments in US by 2030

Power provider Southern Company CEO Chris Womack said on Monday he expects more industry commitments to build gigawatt-scale light water nuclear reactors in the U.S. before 2030.

Southern Company CEO sees more industry nuclear commitments in US by 2030
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Excessive heat forecast for central, northeast US as Juneteenth holiday nears

A high-pressure weather system could bring record-breaking temperatures to central and eastern parts of the United States this week, National Weather Service forecasters said

Excessive heat forecast for central, northeast US as Juneteenth holiday nears
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Austrian ruling coalition will limp on after clash over EU nature law

Austria's ruling coalition of conservatives and Greens flirted with collapse on Monday after a minister went it alone to tip the balance in the European Union in favour of a nature

Austrian ruling coalition will limp on after clash over EU nature law
Environment|Political

Brazil's Lula demands faster action against organized crime in the Amazon

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday urged his government to speed up actions in the Amazon to combat organized crime that has contributed to destruction of the

Brazil's Lula demands faster action against organized crime in the Amazon
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US judge dismisses Exxon case against activist investor over proxy filing

A U.S. judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit Exxon Mobil had filed against activist group Arjuna Capital after the group had agreed not to pursue future proxy filings at the company's

US judge dismisses Exxon case against activist investor over proxy filing
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China economic planner says consumer NEV demand likely to maintain fast growth

Chinese consumer demand for new energy vehicles (NEVs) is likely to maintain its fast growth, which will increase the need for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the

China economic planner says consumer NEV demand likely to maintain fast growth
Economy|Environment|Science

Biofuel groups envision ethanol-powered jets. But fueling the effort has not been easy

Farming and biofuels organizations are hopeful that ethanol could be used to power passenger jets, but making that dream a reality hasn’t been easy

Biofuel groups envision ethanol-powered jets. But fueling the effort has not been easy
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Shell to acquire Singaporean LNG firm Pavilion Energy from Temasek

Shell has agreed to buy Singaporean liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Pavilion Energy from global investment company Temasek

Shell to acquire Singaporean LNG firm Pavilion Energy from Temasek
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AI can help shipping industry cut down emissions, report says

The global commercial shipping industry could cut down its carbon emissions by 47 million tonnes per year by deploying artificial intelligence for sea navigation, a study by autonomous

AI can help shipping industry cut down emissions, report says
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Germany's solar installations up 35% in early 2024

Germany's solar power installation rose by 35% year-on-year in the first four months of 2024, boosted by a rise in industrial, commercial and ground-mounted photovoltaics demand,

Germany's solar installations up 35% in early 2024
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China allocates 443 million yuan to support drought prevention work

China's Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday it has allocated 443 million yuan ($61.1 million) for a disaster relief fund to support drought prevention work in seven provinces,

China allocates 443 million yuan to support drought prevention work
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Oil and corn groups team up against Biden's tailpipe emissions rules

The top U.S. oil and corn industry lobby groups said on Tuesday they were suing President Joe Biden's administration over its plans to slash planet-warming tailpipe emissions from cars and

Oil and corn groups team up against Biden's tailpipe emissions rules
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India sees record peak demand for power in north as heatwave persists

Peak demand for power in India's hot, arid northern plains hit a record on Monday, the government said as it continues to implement measures to meet high energy consumption,

India sees record peak demand for power in north as heatwave persists
Environment|News|World

Gaza conflict has caused major environmental damage, UN says

The conflict in Gaza has created unprecedented soil, water and air pollution in the region, destroying sanitation systems and leaving tons of debris

Gaza conflict has caused major environmental damage, UN says
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New wildfires grow in Northern California as firefighters gain ground against big blaze in the south

Big new wildfires are challenging California firefighters even as they increase containment of earlier blazes that erupted as dry winds arrived last weekend

New wildfires grow in Northern California as firefighters gain ground against big blaze in the south
Business|Economy|Environment

EU regulators propose shake-up of sustainable investment labels

European Union regulators proposed sweeping changes on Tuesday to the bloc's rules on labelling sustainable investments, to give investors simpler and clearer

EU regulators propose shake-up of sustainable investment labels
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US unveils rules for subsidies to boost clean energy wages

President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday unveiled final rules for new clean energy subsidies in an effort to make jobs and wages in green industries competitive with those in oil

US unveils rules for subsidies to boost clean energy wages
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EU drafts plan to exempt long-haul flights from new emissions rules

The European Commission has drafted plans to initially exempt long-haul flights from rules on monitoring their non-CO2 emissions after

EU drafts plan to exempt long-haul flights from new emissions rules
Economy|Environment|Food

Italy's 2023 farm output hit by climate change, statistics bureau says

Italian agricultural production shrank last year as wine, fruit and olive oil output all took a hit from extreme weather events linked to climate change, national statistics bureau ISTAT

Italy's 2023 farm output hit by climate change, statistics bureau says
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US heat wave sets records in central, northeast states

U.S. cities are breaking decades-old temperature records this week as a heat wave stretches from central to eastern portions of the country,

US heat wave sets records in central, northeast states
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India to get below-normal monsoon rains in June, weather office says

India likely faces below-normal rainfall in June due to the monsoon's slow progress, the country's weather department said on Tuesday, raising concerns for its agricultural sector.

India to get below-normal monsoon rains in June, weather office says
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Assault on US avocado inspectors in Mexican state led to suspension of inspections

Two employees of the U.S. Agriculture Department were assaulted and temporarily held by assailants in the Mexican state of Michoacan, prompting the U.S. government to suspend inspections of avocado and mango shipments

Assault on US avocado inspectors in Mexican state led to suspension of inspections
Health

EPA has lowered the screening level for lead in soil – here’s what that could mean for households across the US

The new level won’t trigger automatic cleanups, but it sets a lower threshold for taking precautions to reduce lead exposure.

EPA has lowered the screening level for lead in soil – here’s what that could mean for households across the US
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What's a heat dome? Here's why so much of the US is broiling this week

Much of the Midwest and the Northeast is broiling — or set to broil — in extreme summer heat this week

What's a heat dome? Here's why so much of the US is broiling this week

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