Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Gulf state UAE considers a second nuclear power plant

The United Arab Emirates is considering building a second nuclear power plant to meet growing demand for electricity in the oil-rich Gulf state, a government official told

Gulf state UAE considers a second nuclear power plant
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

US solar panel makers seek tougher 'Made in USA' rules

A group of U.S. solar manufacturers is calling on the Biden administration to toughen rules governing a tax credit for solar project developers that use domestically produced components,

US solar panel makers seek tougher 'Made in USA' rules
Economy|Environment|Health|News

America faces a power disconnection crisis amid dangerous heat: In 27 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment even in a heat wave

One in 4 American households is at risk of losing power because of the high cost of energy. Over 30% of those disconnections are in summer, when heat gets dangerous.

America faces a power disconnection crisis amid dangerous heat: In 27 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment even in a heat wave
Environment|Science

Cold temperatures to subside in Argentina's agricultural heartland

Argentina's main agricultural regions will see cold temperatures subside in the coming days, although the possibility of snowfall continues amid scant precipitation, the

Cold temperatures to subside in Argentina's agricultural heartland
Economy|Environment|Political

US court overturns Alaska oil lease sale in a win for environmentalists

A federal court in Alaska overturned on Tuesday night an oil and gas lease sale that had been mandated by the Biden administration's signature climate law as part of a political

US court overturns Alaska oil lease sale in a win for environmentalists
Economy|Environment

Some G20 financial regulators overlooking risks linked to nature loss, watchdog says

Financial regulators and supervisors in some G20 countries are overlooking the risks posed by biodiversity loss and deforestation because of insufficient data,

Some G20 financial regulators overlooking risks linked to nature loss, watchdog says
Environment|Travel

Tourists in Croatia seek refuge in warm Adriatic waters from heatwave

Tourists in their hundreds of thousands are seeking relief this week from Croatia's scorching heatwave in the Adriatic Sea, although water temperatures are also touching all

Tourists in Croatia seek refuge in warm Adriatic waters from heatwave
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Major Ghana cocoa region 81% infected with bean disease - ICCO

A major cocoa producing region in Ghana, the world's second largest cocoa grower, is 81% infected with swollen shoot disease, according to the International Cocoa

Major Ghana cocoa region 81% infected with bean disease - ICCO
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

US mine development timeline second-longest in world, S&P Global says

It takes an average of nearly 29 years to build a new mine in the U.S., the second-longest in the world behind only Zambia, hampering Washington's efforts to boost

US mine development timeline second-longest in world, S&P Global says
Crime|Environment|Europe

Five UK climate protesters jailed for conspiracy to block major road

Five climate activists from the Just Stop Oil protest group were each jailed for at least four years on Thursday over a conspiracy to block London's M25 motorway,

Five UK climate protesters jailed for conspiracy to block major road
Asia|Environment

Floods, flights cancelled as Typhoon Gaemi dumps heavy rain on Manila

Heavy rain from Typhoon Gaemi has flooded the Philippine capital Manila and nearby cities, forcing authorities to shut schools, offices

Floods, flights cancelled as Typhoon Gaemi dumps heavy rain on Manila
Business|Economy|Environment|News|Technology

Long Beach breaks ground on $1.5B railyard expansion at port to fortify US supply chain

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other officials paid a visit to the port of Long Beach to break ground on a $1.5 billion railyard expansion project that will more than triple the dock’s rail cargo capacity

Long Beach breaks ground on $1.5B railyard expansion at port to fortify US supply chain
Environment|Europe

Plaintiffs drop 5 climate cases at Europe's human rights court

Five young people are withdrawing climate-change complaints at Europe's top human rights court after a wave of governments agreed to exit an international energy

Plaintiffs drop 5 climate cases at Europe's human rights court
Economy|Environment|Europe

Analysts forecast EU carbon price rise, but say supply could swell

Analysts have increased their price forecasts for European Union carbon permits for 2024 to 2026, but said there was a downside risk from possible increases to

Analysts forecast EU carbon price rise, but say supply could swell
Americas|Environment|Science

Andean condor in rehab highlights conservation challenges

An Andean condor being treated in Chile with lead in its blood, a pellet embedded in its skull and a satellite tracker from Argentina highlights the challenges of conserving this

Andean condor in rehab highlights conservation challenges
Environment|Europe

German government must do more to tackle air pollution, court rules

Germany must improve its air pollution control programme and ensure it complies with EU requirements, the Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court said on Tuesday.

German government must do more to tackle air pollution, court rules
Environment|Science|Travel

Hydrothermal explosion leads to closure of parts of Yellowstone National Park

Hydrothermal explosion leads to closure of parts of Yellowstone National Park

Hydrothermal explosion leads to closure of parts of Yellowstone National Park
Environment|Science

Surprise blast of rock, water and steam in Yellowstone sends dozens running for safety

A surprise eruption in Yellowstone National Park has shot steam, water and dark-colored rock and dirt an estimated 100 feet into the sky and sent people running for safety

Surprise blast of rock, water and steam in Yellowstone sends dozens running for safety
Environment|Europe|Science

Last Sunday was Earth's hottest day in all recorded history, European climate agency says

The European climate service Copernicus says Earth sizzled to the hottest day ever measured last Sunday

Last Sunday was Earth's hottest day in all recorded history, European climate agency says
Environment|Health

Hundreds of people may have died from heat in one Arizona county

Hundreds of people may have died from heat in one Arizona county

Hundreds of people may have died from heat in one Arizona county
Economy|Environment|Political

Republicans ask Supreme Court to pause new EPA rules limiting planet-warming pollutants

Republicans ask Supreme Court to pause new EPA rules limiting planet-warming pollutants

Republicans ask Supreme Court to pause new EPA rules limiting planet-warming pollutants
Crime|Environment

Federal investigators say Salt Fire was likely human caused

Federal investigators say Salt Fire was likely human caused

Federal investigators say Salt Fire was likely human caused
Environment|News

Wildfires send about 25,000 fleeing from Canadian Rockies’ largest national park and nearby town

Multiple wildfires in the Canadian Rockies’ largest national park have sent up to 25,000 visitors and residents fleeing west over the last open mountain road

Wildfires send about 25,000 fleeing from Canadian Rockies’ largest national park and nearby town
Africa|Economy|Environment

Climate change imperils drought-stricken Morocco’s cereal farmers and its food supply

Golden fields of wheat no longer produce the bounty they once did in Morocco

Climate change imperils drought-stricken Morocco’s cereal farmers and its food supply
Economy|Environment

Brazil environmental workers propose deal to end strike holding up oil permits

Brazil's federal environment workers on Tuesday presented the government with a deal to end their strike that has curtailed efforts to protect the Amazon

Brazil environmental workers propose deal to end strike holding up oil permits

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