Climate
EU says sanctions an option to tackle Belarus people smugglers
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union will consider sanctions against migrant smugglers and those involved in human trafficking to address...
Read moreLandslide in India’s Himachal kills seven as rains wreak havoc
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - At least seven people were killed in a landslide in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state, officials...
Read moreGerman utility leaders’ demands on the next government
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany goes to the polls in September in which outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives are pitted against...
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Residents flee as winds fan massive wildfire in southern Turkey
ANKARA (Reuters) - A massive forest fire in southern Turkey spread to the town of Manavgat as the flames were...
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Mexican methane leak rate ‘alarming’ for climate change, report says
By Stefanie Eschenbacher MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's methane leak rate from oil and gas operations is twice as high...
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Senegalese plant circular gardens in Green Wall defence against desert
By Christophe Van Der Perre and Cooper Inveen BOKI DIAWE, Senegal (Reuters) - Every night Moussa Kamara works at his...
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Factbox: Climate, energy topics in upcoming German elections
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and Social Democrats (SPD) are pitted against the ecologist Greens in national elections...
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Severe floods hammer Costa Rica, two dead
SAN JOSE (Reuters) - Relentless rainfall in the Caribbean region caused at least two deaths amid severe flooding and major...
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Record-smashing heat extremes may become much more likely with climate change – study
By Andrea Januta (Reuters) - Cyprus. Cuba. Turkey. Canada. Northern Ireland. Antarctica. All recorded their hottest-ever temperatures in the last...
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COVID-19 crisis has led to food crisis, says Italy’s Draghi
By Maytaal Angel LONDON (Reuters) -The world must ensure access to food supplies as forcefully as it moved to ensure...
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Strained G20 climate talks could yet deliver progress on coal
By Gavin Jones ROME (Reuters) - Climate campaigners voiced frustration a meeting of ministers from the world's richest countries failed...
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Southern Europe battles wildfires as north cleans up after floods
ATHENS (Reuters) - Wildfires burned in regions across southern Europe on Monday, fuelled by hot weather and strong winds, as...
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Extreme weather renews focus on climate change as scientists update forecasts
By Andrea Januta (Reuters) -As scientists gather online to finalize a long-awaited update on global climate research, recent extreme weather...
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Italy asks Europe for firefighting planes to tame Sardinia fires
(Changes media identifier to EUROPE-WEATHER/ITALY-FIRES) MILAN (Reuters) -Italy asked European states on Sunday to send firefighting aircraft to help tame...
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Cars, pavements washed away as Belgian town hit by worst floods in decades
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The southern Belgian town of Dinant was hit by the heaviest floods in decades on Saturday after...
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Israel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet global target
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel said on Sunday that by mid-century it would reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 85% from...
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Laughing in flood town was stupid, says Germany’s Laschet as gaffe hits ratings
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's conservative candidate to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor apologised on Sunday for laughing on a visit...
Read moreSaudi-led coalition destroys drones launched by Yemen’s Houthis, state media says
CAIRO (Reuters) - A military coalition led by Saudi Arabia said on Saturday it had intercepted and destroyed three drones...
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Many migrant workers stranded in Chinese cities hit by floods
By Emily Chow ZHENGZHOU (Reuters) - For many migrant workers caught up in severe flooding in the central Chinese city...
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Russia to build first LNG-powered icebreakers for Arctic sea route
By Gleb Stolyarov ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) - Russia plans to build its first batch of icebreakers that are powered by...
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