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California will soon require insurers to increase home coverage in wildfire-prone areas
California will require insurers to increase home coverage in wildfire-prone areas, ensuring policies for 85 per cent of market share.
German air taxi start-up Volocopter files for insolvency
Air taxi start-up Volocopter GmbH filed for insolvency proceedings on Monday, citing its inability to raise new funds to maintain regular operations.
Owner seeks release of oil tanker seized in Finland cable probe
The owner of the seized oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of damaging undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, is seeking its release.
US agency takes steps to protect Nevada mountains from energy development
Biden moves to shield 264,442 acres in Nevada's Ruby Mountains from oil, gas, and geothermal development for 20 years.
Cheniere produces first LNG at Corpus Christi Stage 3 project
Cheniere has played a key role in helping the U.S. become the world's largest exporter of LNG.
Dry weather threatens Ivory Coast cocoa crop, farmers say
Last week, no rain fell in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa regions, raising concerns over bean quality and supply.
‘Tinder of construction’ aims to keep B.C. building waste out of landfills
A Canada-based non-profit helps reuse building materials to cut waste and greenhouse gases.
Record year caps ‘decade of deadly heat,’ says UN in climate warning
The world has endured a 'decade of deadly heat,' with 2024 capping record temperatures.
Turkey’s fuel, tobacco tax moves will not harm inflation goal, Simsek says
Turkey plans fuel and tobacco tax hikes next year without risking its 2025 inflation goals.
2024’s top 10 climate disasters cost more than 200 billion dollars, charity says
In 2024, the top 10 climate disasters caused over $200 billion in damages, highlighting the urgent need for action on emissions.
