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‘Out of control fires’ in Brazil wetlands spark state of emergency
The surge of fires before the peak of the dry season has raised alarm for the Pantanal, which extends into Bolivia and Paraguay...
UAE energy giant ADNOC offers 12 bn euros for Germany’s Covestro
ADNOC is headed by Sultan Al Jaber, who chaired the UN's COP28 climate talks in Dubai last year (AFP)
Ferrari eyes electric future with solar-powered factory
Italian carmaker Ferrari on Friday inaugurated a new solar-powered factory at the group's historic Maranello site, where its electric car should be produced...
Niger revokes French operating licence at major uranium mine
Niger has revoked the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world’s biggest uranium mines, the company said...
Four in five people want more climate action: UN survey
Four in five people want their country to strengthen its commitments to addressing climate change, according to a global poll published on Thursday
Senate probe urges France stop importing Russian LNG
A Senate investigating committee called Wednesday for France to stop importing Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) and push for the fuel to face...
Searing heat scorches US from Chicago to East Coast
Extreme heat and high humidity smothered the central and northeastern United States on Tuesday, with temperature records expected to melt away in the...
Over a dozen people missing as extreme weather hits China
China is struggling with continuous rainfall and flooding, and some of the highest temperatures of the year.
California blaze raises fears for dangerous wildfire season
Wildfires are a natural — and necessary — part of California's life cycle. But climate change is making extreme weather conditions more intense...
Low snow on the Himalayas threatens water security: study
Scientists have warned that this year's low rate of snowfall poses problems for people dependent on Himalayan snowmelt.
