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Retailers accelerate shift to forest friendly fibres at COP27

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By Virginia Furness LONDON (Reuters) -Retailers including H&M, Kering <PRTP.PA and Inditex will purchase over half a million tonnes of low-carbon alternative fibres for clothing and packaging to help
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At COP27, India unveils long-term strategy to reach net zero, prioritises energy & food security

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Called the 'Long Term Low Emission Development Strategy', the 121-page document focuses on 'strategic transition' of several high-emission sectors, namely electricity and transport.
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COP27: China wants 1.5C-2C warming target in Egypt climate deal

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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) -China climate envoy Xie Zhenhua said on Monday that Beijing would like a COP27 deal that contains language similar to last year's agreement in Glasgow on targets for
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Ivory Coast rainfall and sun to help cocoa crop, say farmers

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ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Below-average rains mixed with sunshine in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa-growing regions seen last week were encouraging for the development of the last stage of the October-to-March
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Retailers acclerate shift to forest friendly fibres at COP27

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By Virginia Furness LONDON (Reuters) - Retailers including H&M, Kering <PRTP.PA and Inditex will purchase over half a million tonnes of low-carbon alternative fibres for clothing and packaging to help
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COP27 considering loss and damage fund among other finance options – draft text

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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - The United Nations on Monday published a draft text setting out what the COP27 climate summit could agree on the subject of 'loss and damage' financing for countries
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G7 launches climate ‘Shield’ fund, some countries wary

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By Kate Abnett and Simon Jessop SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - A G7-led plan dubbed "Global Shield" to provide funding to countries suffering climate disasters was launched at the U.N. COP27
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Philippines lower house approves bill taxing single-use plastics

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MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines' lower house of Congress approved on Monday a measure that would slap taxes on single-use plastics, in step with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's commitment to tackle
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The world is watching us, says COP27 president, eyeing climate deal

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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) - Egypt's COP27 President Sameh Shoukry told the climate summit on Monday that he wanted a comprehensive climate deal with "meaningful outcomes" agreed by Friday and
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Equinor starts production at Norwegian floating wind farm

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OSLO (Reuters) - The Hywind Tampen floating offshore wind farm off the west coast of Norway, which will supply power to oil and gas fields and cut their emissions, started producing its first power on
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File photo of smog in Delhi. Some doctors have called air pollution a bigger threat than Covid-19.| Photo: Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

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What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.
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Economy

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

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New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

Defence

The Defence Services Staff College in Wellington | Image credit: dssc.gov.in

In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

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As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

National Interest

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

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No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.

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