Philippines agrees $1.14 billion loans with World Bank for environment, farming
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines on Monday said it had signed four loan agreements with the World Bank totalling $1.14…
Environment
Texas power demand again forecast to peak this week amid heat wave
(Reuters) – Texas’ power grid operator on Monday again projected electricity use would break records this week as homes and…
Renewables growth did not dent fossil fuel dominance in 2022, report says
LONDON (Reuters) – Global energy demand rose 1% last year and record renewables growth did nothing to shift the dominance…
A second life for EV batteries? Depends how long the first is
By Nick Carey, Paul Lienert and Victoria Waldersee LONDON (Reuters) – Global automakers have touted plans to re-use electric vehicle…
Canadian safety regulators open probe into fatal loss of Titan submersible
By Steve Gorman and Joseph Ax (Reuters) – Canadian safety officials on Friday opened an investigation into the undersea implosion…
As Canada’s wildfires intensify, recruiting firefighters is tougher
By Nia Williams BRITISH COLUMBIA (Reuters) – Canada is wrestling with its worst-ever start to wildfire season, but recruiting firefighters…
Montana bridge collapse sends tank cars into Yellowstone River
(Reuters) – A bridge in Montana collapsed into the Yellowstone River early on Saturday, landing multiple rail cars in the…
Beijing sweats in extreme 40C-plus heat for record third day
By Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) -Beijing topped 40 degrees Celsius (104F) on Saturday for a record third day as the…
Brazil’s Lula calls for ‘common sense’ negotiations on EU-Mercosur trade pact
(Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday urged the European Union and the Mercosur to set…
Panama Canal postpones depth restrictions after much-needed rain
By Elida Moreno PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – The Panama Canal will postpone depth restrictions that were set to affect the…