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India to issue climate risk disclosure rules for banks soon
Deal Street Asia
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India’s central bank is close to finalising rules for banks and financial institutions to disclose and manage risks from climate change, three sources aware of the matter said. The move runs counter to several top global banks, including JP...
Trump administration rubber stamps bankrupt coal company’s encroachment into Monongahela National Forest
Appalachian Voice
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July 18, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2025 CONTACTS Andrew Young Staff Attorney Allegheny-Blue Ridge Alliance AYoung@ABRAlliance.org 434-202-4397 Olivia Miller Program Director West Virginia Highlands Conservancy Olivia.Miller@wvhighlands.org...
Global governance in the geo–technology era
Diplomatic Courier
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or nearly a century—from NATO and the Bretton Woods institutions to the political dominant consortia of the G7 and G20—international governance has largely been the domain of governments. Newly emergent global realities are challenging these...
Tuvalu residents prepare for world’s first planned migration of an entire nation — and climate change is to blame" target="_self"…
LiveScience
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July 18, 2025
More than 5,000 people have applied for a first-of-its-kind migration visa that offers residents of a Pacific island an escape from the worst effects of climate change. Applications for the visa opened to people in Tuvalu on June 16 and close...
Could Eating Less Meat Become a National Movement in Spain?
VegNews
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July 18, 2025
In a swift wave across Spanish municipalities, Alcorcón’s City Council has become the third city in just eight weeks—after El Masnou and Parla—to formally endorse the international Plant Based Treaty. As of its plenary session on July 16, Alcorcón...
Defence Minister Judith Collins talks tough to graduating Army recruits as global tensions rise
The New Zealand Herald
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July 18, 2025
During the ceremony, Collins – New Zealand’s first female Minister of Defence – was seated next to the Chief of Army Major General Rose King, the first woman to lead New Zealand’s armed forces. The parade concluded with a stirring rendition of the...
The UK Government takes its next steps to become a global AI leader with new Compute Roadmap
Open Access Government
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July 18, 2025
The Compute Roadmap outlines plans to accelerate economic growth, revolutionise public services, and deliver scientific breakthroughs through an expanded national computing infrastructure. Supercomputing power to drive national priorities A...
Climate Jihadi Allegedly Skyjacks Plane After Declaring Global Warming Will Turn 'Earth into Venus'
The Daily Caller
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A man charged on Wednesday with allegedly hijacking a plane in Canada also appeared to post on Facebook that he is the “messiah sent to save humanity from climate change,” according to local reports and police. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police...
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The Herald Bulletin - Indiana
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Anderson, IN (46016) Today Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. High 86F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.. Tonight Partly cloudy skies this evening will become overcast overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is...
Climate Message Confronts Pasadena Moviegoers in PETA’s New Horror Short
Pasadena Now - California
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[PETA]A new horror-themed public service announcement from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is confronting moviegoers in Pasadena with their stark environmental message: animal agriculture is helping fuel the climate crisis,...
Specials | Jul 18, 2025 | 22 min read Prakash Hinduja’s Advocacy for Ethical Business Practices in Global Markets
Ahmedabad Mirror
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Others Specials New Delhi [India], July 18: In a world increasingly driven by globalization, businesses face the challenge of balancing profitability with responsibility. Ethical business practices, once considered optional, have now become...
DOJ and states back dismissal of Maryland climate lawsuits
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 18, 2025
(The Center Square) – A coalition of states, legal scholars, trade groups, and the U.S. Department of Justice is urging Maryland’s highest court to reject attempts by three Maryland jurisdictions to revive climate lawsuits against oil and gas...
Northern Virginia, Beijing Lead Global Hyperscale Data Center Growth
Data Center Knowledge
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Just 20 metro areas now account for 62% of the world’s hyperscale data center capacity, with Northern Virginia and the Greater Beijing area alone representing a significant 20% of the global total. That’s according to a report from Synergy...
Stauber votes to cut foreign aid, public broadcasting funding
Pine Journal - Minnesota
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July 18, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, joined House republicans in approving President Donald Trump's request to claw back $9 billion in funding for foreign aid and public TV and radio stations. The bill passed the House in a 216-213...
Forest Martyrs Day national event to be held in Srinagar
Greater Kashmir
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July 18, 2025
Srinagar, Jul 18: The office bearers of the All India Forest Officers Federation (AIFOF) today called on Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, at the Civil Secretariat, here. Led by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests,...
Global firms drive shift to sustainable warehousing in India
ETInfra.com
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July 17, 2025
A green-certified warehouse facility in India, reflecting the industry’s shift towards sustainable, energy-efficient logistics infrastructure. India's warehousing industry is witnessing a green transformation, driven not just by developers and...
Climate ministry: EU budget plan positive for Rail Baltica
ERR
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July 17, 2025
On Wednesday, the European Commission presented its draft budget for the next seven-year period. The Estonian Ministry of Climate believes the proposal is positive when it comes to the financing of Rail Baltica, as with €52 billion instead of €26...
How South America’s Rail Dream Could Reshape Global Trade
LatinAmerican Post
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July 18, 2025
Imagine boarding a train on Brazil’s Atlantic coast at dawn and disembarking in Peru’s Pacific port of Chancay before dinner—without setting foot in a shipyard. South America’s proposed ambitious 2,800-mile railway could seamlessly rewrite global...
Aparup Agarwala’s Kiyo revives Phani Sarma's legacy, wins global honour in Berlin
The Assam Tribune
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July 18, 2025
Tezpur, July 18: In a proud moment for Assam and the culturally rich town of Tezpur, the film Kiyo, based on the iconic drama by 'Natasurya' Phani Sarma and directed by Aparup Agarwala, son of late artiste Vivekananda Agarwala and nephew of...
Mumbai will become global hub of creative economy: CM Fadnavis
The Morung Express
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Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that Mumbai, which is the entertainment capital of the country, will become the global hub of creative economy. He was speaking at the inauguration of Indian...