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The world will be fueled by electricity but even more clean energy is needed, report says

The world will be fueled by electricity but even more clean energy is needed, report says

The world is set to make abundant energy by the second half of the decade as the production of batteries and solar panels surges — but there'll also be an excess of planet-warming fossil fuels, a report released Wednesday by the International Energy
Monsoon flooding closes schools and offices in India's southern IT hubs

Monsoon flooding closes schools and offices in India's southern IT hubs

CHENNAI, India (AP) — Schools, colleges and government offices were shut Wednesday in parts of southern India as heavy monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.
Shift toward EVs, particularly in China, could disrupt global oil market, energy report says

Shift toward EVs, particularly in China, could disrupt global oil market, energy report says

An increasing shift toward electric vehicles globally, especially in China, is poised to disrupt the global oil market, according to a report released Wednesday by the International Energy Agency.
Southern Africa is enduring its worst hunger crisis in decades due to El Niño, the UN says

Southern Africa is enduring its worst hunger crisis in decades due to El Niño, the UN says

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Niño weather phenomenon have had a devastating impact on more than 27 million people and caused the region's worst hunger crisis in decades, the United Nations' f
$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan

$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan

PARIS (AP) — As Notre Dame gears up to reopen its doors in December, Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival, bringing nature back to the forefront of the City of Light.
UN asks Asia-Pacific countries to invest more in preventing damage from disasters

UN asks Asia-Pacific countries to invest more in preventing damage from disasters

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Disasters, including those wrought by fiercer storms, are threatening more people and could derail economic progress in the Asia Pacific region if governments don't invest more in disaster mitigation and prevention, a U.N.
Alberta government launches $7M ad campaign against incoming federal emissions cap

Alberta government launches $7M ad campaign against incoming federal emissions cap

EDMONTON — Alberta's government has launched a national ad campaign targeting the federal government's incoming emissions cap for the oil and gas sector. Premier Danielle Smith said Tuesday it's a de facto production cap that will stifle the economy.
RFK Jr. suggests he'll have a significant role on agriculture and health policy if Trump is elected

RFK Jr. suggests he'll have a significant role on agriculture and health policy if Trump is elected

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suggesting he will have significant influence on American agriculture policy if Donald Trump is elected president, the latest in a series of roles he has envisioned for himself in a second Trump administration.
RFK Jr. suggests he'll have a significant role on agriculture and health policy if Trump is elected

RFK Jr. suggests he'll have a significant role on agriculture and health policy if Trump is elected

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suggesting he will have significant influence on American agriculture policy if Donald Trump is elected president, the latest in a series of roles he has envisioned for himself in a second Trump administration.

A wild cat native to Africa and Asia is captured in a Chicago suburb

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) — A wild cat that's native to Africa and parts of Asia has been captured after roaming around a Chicago suburb.
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