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South Africa’s smoggy Sasolburg illustrates conflict between economy and clean air
In Sasolburg, air pollution from coal refineries is harming children’s health, highlighting the struggle between industry and clean air.
Rescuers comb debris for survivors, count dead in cyclone-hit Mayotte
Cyclone Chido has devastated Mayotte, causing hundreds of deaths and extensive damage, prompting urgent relief efforts.
US case against India’s Gautam Adani appears strong but extradition unlikely, experts say
The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment on whether the United States had asked India to extradite Gautam Adani.
Stellantis swiftly reshapes strategy under Elkann after Tavares exit
Steered by Chairman John Elkann, Stellantis is acting swiftly to repair relations with dealers, industry partners, governments and workers.
Scientists struggle to explain record surge in global heat
The world has been getting hotter for decades but a sudden and extraordinary surge in heat has sent the climate deeper into uncharted...
UK researchers call for fresh policy approach on curbing climate change
A “holistic policy approach” is essential to curbing CO2 emissions and climate change, a study has said.
Starmer visits Norway as UK to launch green energy partnership
Keir Starmer is visiting Norway to announce plans for a green energy deal with the country before attending a defence summit in Estonia.
Marathon, Teamsters reach pay deal at Detroit refinery
Teamsters at Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery ratified a seven-year agreement, ending a three-month strike over pay and safety.
Hundreds feared dead on Mayotte after Cyclone Chido
A senior official said the death toll from cyclone Chido's passage across Mayotte would be in the hundreds, perhaps even thousands.
