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Bangladesh reopens schools as searing temperatures drop
Many people have died across the region, and experts warned the heat could exacerbate inequalities, widening a learning gap between developing and developed...
Berkshire shareholders reject climate, diversity, China proposals
Warren Buffett and fellow shareholders vote against Berkshire Hathaway climate proposals, including more disclosure of emissions, at conglomerate's AGM.
Mexico tourist train a ‘nightmare’ for environment, activists say
Maya Train project, a flagship scheme of outgoing President López Obrador, criticised as 'ecocide' by campaigners hoping to protect subterranean ecosystem.
Berkshire exec calls wildfire claims against utility ‘unfounded’
Warren Buffett's likely successor vows to challenge lawsuits brought against Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary PacifiCorp over Oregon wildfires.
Death toll from rains in Brazil rises, while hydro dam collapses
Rio Grande do Sul's civil defense authority says 69,000 displaced by Brazil's rain as death toll rises and infrastructure damaged.
France probes TotalEnergies over 2021 Mozambique attack
Jihadist attack near TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project in 2021 now being investigated by French prosecutors after families and survivors say company failed to...
Brazil rejects mining companies’ settlement offer for Mariana disaster
Vale and BHP's offer of $25bn as settlement payment for Mariana dam disaster rejected by Brazil for "inadmissible conditions".
Arizona is boosting efforts to protect people from the extreme heat
Arizona Heat Awareness Week set to showcase solar-powered cooling centers, air conditioner schemes and a preparedness plan to avoid hundreds more deaths.
Alberta wind farm axed over new government rules on development
TransAlta wind farm project cancelled after new restrictions imposed on 'pristine viewscapes' despite plans to redesign Alberta's electricity market.
China’s Zeekr plans to raise up to $368 million in US IPO
Electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr eyes IPO on the US market with a target valuation of $5bn, in the first major floatation of a...
