Coalition vows to cut $15 off tank of petrol when global prices spike
ABC News Australiaby Erin Handley26d ago
In short: The opposition is proposing to cut the fuel tax in half when global prices hit $US100 over two weeks.
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top 93%‘Developing nations unjustly blamed’: PM Modi flags climate inequality
Hindustan Timesby Jasjeev Gandhiok26d ago
‘Developing nations unjustly blamed’: PM Modi flags climate inequality He emphasized India's commitment to renewable energy and environmental initiatives, showcasing advancements in solar and...
Drought: Will special session provide hope to Karnataka's distressed farmers?
New Indian Expressby Ramu Patil26d ago
A severe drought that Karnataka is now experiencing could have far-reaching implications for the state, especially the rural economy.
Where dusk brings the light of knowledge
New Indian Expressby Narendra Sethi26d ago
UTTARAKHAND : As dusk settles over villages on the fringes of Jim Corbett National Park, children with responsibilities bigger than their age begin arriving at modest classrooms.
Fuel 'shield' would spare drivers worst of price shocks
PerthNowby Noah Secomb26d ago
Fuel 'shield' would spare drivers worst of price shocks Motorists could be protected from the worst of global oil price shocks under a coalition pledge to automatically cut fuel taxes when the cost...
NGT notice to Vallur Thermal Plant over hot effluent discharge
New Indian Expressby SV Krishna Chaitanya26d ago
CHENNAI: The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has admitted an application alleging that the 1,500 MW Vallur Thermal Power Project, operated by NTPC Tamil Nadu Energy Company...
India remains the fastest draw in flood relief to Nepal: 141.5 tonnes of aid rushed after flash floods
Hindustan Timesby Shishir Gupta26d ago
India remains the fastest draw in flood relief to Nepal: 141.5 tonnes of aid rushed after flash floods India's prompt response to the disaster in Nepal has reinforced the country's "first...
Sea dragon populations decimated in ‘mind-blowing’ mass mortality event caused by South Australian algal bloom
Environment | The Guardianby Petra Stock26d ago
Thousands of sea dragons, pipefishes and seahorses died during South Australia’s devastating algal bloom, in what ecologists say is the worst mass mortality event for the fish family globally.
15 Backyard Play Zones That Keep the Fun Without Sacrificing the Look of the Yard
Trendirby Alexandru Ion26d ago
Kids don’t need bright red plastic to have a real backyard. They need something to climb, something to swing on, and dirt under their feet.
4 smart purchases to reduce your home energy usage
How-To Geekby Bertel King26d ago
Energy costs are up, and the best way to lower your bill is to lower how much you use. There are multiple ways to go about that, and the right tech can help.
Stabilize prices, protect livelihoods - Taipei Times
Taipei Times26d ago
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have led to a rise in international oil prices, causing inflationary pressures to resurface.
Gambian businesses struggle amid prolonged blackouts - Taipei Times
Taipei Times26d ago
In the coastal Gambian town of Tanji, Sirah Darboe-Manneh cleans fish next to a row of ice boxes laying empty because of relentless power cuts.
In hydropowered Bhutan, solar starts to rise - Taipei Times
Taipei Times26d ago
Engineer Rinzin Galley stands on a platform overlooking a former military shooting range on the edge of Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu, now home to a field of solar panels.
Marchers seek to solve stray problem - Taipei Times
Taipei Times26d ago
The Walk for Wildlife Association yesterday in Taipei held a march urging the government to incorporate ecological governance into free-roaming animal management schemes to curb conflicts between...
Air pollution is linked to two serious eye conditions, study finds
Mail Onlineby Marti Stelling26d ago
People who live in areas with higher levels of air pollution are more likely to develop two common age-related eye conditions, according to a study.
‘I can only wait and hope’: Haze hits livelihoods in Sumatra as workers toil in unhealthy air
Channel News Asiaby Nivell Rayda26d ago
‘I can only wait and hope’: Haze hits livelihoods in Sumatra as workers toil in unhealthy air Wildfires in Indonesia have caused transboundary haze and disrupted livelihoods in Sumatra.
Commentary: Regional haze casts a pall on ASEAN’s influence
Channel News Asiaby Melinda Martinus26d ago
Commentary: Regional haze casts a pall on ASEAN’s influence ASEAN’s credibility will ultimately depend on whether it can translate regional commitments into practical results, says an ISEAS – Yusof...
Photographers' vision for struggling town creates portrait of success
ABC News Australiaby Lachlan Ford26d ago
In short: A pair of photographers rebranded their remote town to inspire their community following years of drought.
'Absolute cracker looking' flower explodes in 'super bloom' across outback
ABC News Australiaby Olivia Mason26d ago
In short: Rainfall has prompted a super bloom of Sturt's desert peas across large parts of South Australia and New South Wales.
‘How did you come to be here?’ Study digs into origins of Zambian wildlife crime
Mongabay Globalby Sharon Guynup26d ago
- Wildlife crimes are committed by a wide range of offenders, from local people who may stumble upon a salable animal to professional poachers and middlemen traffickers and all the way up to...