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“Tomato King” Ramesh Pangal, a farmer in the north Indian state of Haryana, had a good yield despite a heatwave that began earlier than usual this summer. By May, the …
India’s wild price swings for tomatoes make and lose fortunes Read More
WASHINGTON (AP) — Late Tuesday, Fitch Ratings became the second of the three major credit-rating firms to remove its coveted triple-A assessment of the United States government’s credit worthiness, a move that …
The US government’s debt has been downgraded. Here’s what to know Read More
Scientists and campaigners have slammed the government’s decision to hand unexpectedly large subsidies to the biggest polluters – making it far cheaper to pollute in the UK than in the …
Failing UK anti-pollution scheme needs ‘complete rethink’, experts say Read More
KYIV, Aug 2 (Reuters) – Russia attacked Ukraine’s main inland port across the Danube River from Romania on Wednesday, sending global food prices higher as it ramped up its use …
Russia strikes Ukraine’s Danube port, driving up global grain prices Read More
Deep-sea mining is the subject of ongoing discussions at the International Seabed Authority (ISA). Such mining would pose substantial risks to marine life and ecosystems, as well as humans, which are …
Deep-sea mining risks costing everyone – including mining companies – the Earth Read More
With Europe’s deepening commitment to decarbonizing the energy it uses — and to weaning itself off Russian imports — comes a desperate need to replace its fossil fuel habit with green alternatives. As 70% …
Clean fuel storage attracts big business amid energy shift Read More
The U.S. considers building strong economic and security ties with Vietnam a priority, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday as she met with Vietnamese officials in a visit aimed at fortifying …
Yellen visits Vietnam to build US ties and push supply chain diversity to offset tensions with China Read More
Not long ago, the world’s biggest companies were making splashy promises to tackle climate change. Even those in the business of selling fossil fuels — like BP and Shell — …
Greenhushing, explained: Why companies have stopped talking about their climate pledges Read More
MOSCOW, July 21 (Reuters) – Increased supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia’s Novatek (NVTK.MM) mean the company is close to overtaking Kremlin-controlled Gazprom (GAZP.MM) as the country’s leading fuel supplier to Europe, …
Novatek set to oust Gazprom as Russia’s top gas supplier to Europe Read More
Güines, Mayabeque – “Capitalism must be uprooted, parasitism must be uprooted, the exploitation of man must be uprooted,” cried Fidel Castro in 1968 to rapturous applause, explaining his decision to ban …
As Cuba’s private sector roars back, choices and inequality rise Read More