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Satellite imagery shows Russia adapting submarine defences amid drone threats

Over 200 firefighters battle blaze in southern France

A fast-moving wildfire was raging in southern France on Sunday, forcing evacuations as more than 200 firefighters raced to contain the blaze. The fire broke out at around 12.45pm in the Lozere region, about 140km (85 miles) northwest of…

The Guardian view on India’s green growth gamble: it will need more than private finance | Editorial

The world’s most populous country needs state-generated demand to industrialise, decarbonise and avoid China’s overcapacity trap India is attempting to do something the world has never seen before. So claimed Niti Aayog, the government of…

Ohuira Bay communities weigh federal plan for Sinaloa ammonia plant

TOPOLOBAMPO, Mexico — When federal officials finally unveiled a plan last week to address the 12-year conflict over a nearly completed ammonia plant beside Ohuira Bay, Indigenous Yoreme activist, rural sociologist and law student Melina…

Clean power push: India hits 300 GW non-fossil capacity milestone ahead of 2030 target

India has now achieved over 300 GW of non-fossil fuel electricity generation capacity. This significant milestone represents more than half of the nation's total installed power capacity. Solar power leads this expansion, followed by wind…

Wildfire forces 20,000 evacuations in western Canada

We know there have been significant losses of homes and property. We also know that some people became trapped as conditions changed quickly, says British Columbia Premier David Eby

New York's Bluebelt wetlands saved $80 million in infrastructure costs

In an innovative move, New York City has turned to its natural wetlands for stormwater management, resulting in significant cost savings. The Bluebelt initiative has replaced expensive underground drainage systems with revitalized…

British Columbia to get federal assistance as wildfire forces evacuations

TORONTO, Aug 9 - The Canadian federal government said on Sunday it would assist British Columbia as raging wildfires forced thousands of people to evacuate by providing shelter and accommodation for residents displaced in regions around…

As the planet heats up, butterflies are seeking out cooler climes

Climate change is driving shifts in where butterflies are found globally, according to a major new study, with some species moving northwards or seeking out higher elevations in search of cooler conditions.

Skyroot founder reacts to PM Modi's 'first in my bloodline' remark

In a heartfelt address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the aspirations of young engineers embarking on their rocket-building journeys as the first in their families to do so. Pawan Kumar Chandana, co-founder of Skyroot Aerospace…

Algarve waste incinerator plan branded “aberration”

Government plans for a waste incinerator in the Algarve have prompted an angry response from environmental group ZERO, which has described the proposed plant as an “aberration” and “the worst The post Algarve waste incinerator plan branded…

Indonesia closes national park in East Java as wildfire expands

Firefighters struggle to battle the growing blaze near Mount Bromo in thick forest and steep terrain.