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The number of Americans filing for jobless aid remain at historically low levels below 200,000U.S. unemployment benefits applications slightly increased, with initial claims rising to 199,000 for the past week. Despite the increase, ...- 'Severe drought' declared in parts of UKThe UK government has declared a severe drought in southern England, impacting many counties. Extreme weather and a record-breaking summer ...
- In 1943, Kentucky released a hardy pasture grass that farmers embraced; today, tall fescue covers an estimated 35 million acres, while its hidden fungus causes costly cattle health problemsIn 1931, tall fescue grass was first found in Kentucky and later spread throughout the eastern United States. While it's advantageous for f...
- Airtel Money makes weak London market debutAirtel Money's debut on the London Stock Exchange was less than stellar, with shares ending the session below their IPO price at 184.2 penc...
- Climate change Is making these grocery items more expensive this yearGlobal grocery prices are increasing as a result of climate change impacting food production. Recent research highlights that extreme weath...
- Almost every tree he planted in Niger died until he looked more closely at bushes. His discovery helped regenerate 5 million hectaresDiscovering the untapped potential of old tree stumps, Tony Rinaudo introduced a revolutionary land restoration method that fosters regrowt...
- After 400 years, beavers are back in England; 9 dams are estimated to store 3 million litres of water and slow flood flowsBeavers are altering England's waterways by building dams and canals. These structures increase water storage and slow down river flows sig...
- Their 3,500-acre farm was failing in England's West Sussex. Isabella Tree and Sir Charles Burrell stopped farming it, and 20 years later rare birds, butterflies and wildlife have returnedA struggling 3,500-acre farm in West Sussex took an unexpected turn when Isabella Tree and Sir Charles Burrell stopped conventional farming...
- Govt mulls FDI liberalisation in plantation sectorIndia is considering liberalizing foreign direct investment norms for plantations. More commercial crops like bananas could be included und...
- In 1666, Great Fire of London destroyed more than 13,000 homes, iconic structures, over 350 years later record wildfires burn homesWildfires in England and Wales have hit a record level, fire chiefs said, warning that rescue services were battling to keep up with rising...
- Why broccoli and lettuce are going the way of onion and tomato in EuropeEurope’s heatwaves and drought are damaging vegetable and grain crops, pushing up prices and exposing vulnerabilities even in advanced food...
- ‘Unprecedented’ El Nino could be strongest in 100 years: UK weather agencyBritain's national weather agency predicts this year's El Nino will be the largest in over a century. Sea surface temperatures are expected...
- Octopus Energy pays UK households nearly £100m for spare solar power as heatwaves drive 34% surge in solar installation demandUK households have made nearly one hundred million pounds from selling solar power, as Octopus Energy customers have reported collective ea...
- Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mountEuropean businesses face significant losses from extreme heatwaves. Traditional insurance often fails to cover these indirect operational d...
- How Britain's mapmakers track climate changeOrdnance Survey maps, once for defense, now track climate change impacts. Detailed mapping helps identify flood and wildfire risks across B...
- Flash droughts are the 'new normal' in droughts: Study
- Churches in Britain offer refuge from heatwaveThe report cites Environment Agency CEO, James Bevan, who warns that within 25 years London and the South East of England could run out of ...
- World to become drier with global warming of 2 degrees CelsiusOver a quarter of the world's land could become significantly drier even if global warming is limited to the target of two degree Celsius, ...
- Invest Karnataka 2015 postponed to February next year: State Industries Minister R V DeshpandeThe state plans to woo investors in various sectors such as manufacturing, agro and food processing, tourism and smart townships.
- Bajaj Auto skids on speculations of UK fund shedding stake in companySeveral brokers have received mandates from this fund, which is said to have put its entire holding on the block, said institutional people...
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