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Ukraine Says Dam Collapse Caused 1.2 Billion Euros Damage
The destruction of the vast Kakhovka hydro-electric dam has caused 1.2 billion euros of damage, Ukraine's environment minister said on Tuesday, warning that mines unearthed by flooding could wash onto other European countries' shores.
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"Destructive Path": Jairam Ramesh On River-Linking Projects In Budget
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh today alleged that the Narendra Modi government is on a "destructive path" as it talks of protecting the environment on the one hand but is promoting ecologically disastrous river-linking projects on the other.
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Lights Out As Cities Across The World Mark Earth Hour
Cities around the world were turning off their lights Saturday for Earth Hour, with this year's event highlighting the link between the destruction of nature and increasing outbreaks of diseases like Covid-19.
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"Frail Figure Who Led Mighty Battles": UN Leaders Remember Mahatma Gandhi
As the world grapples with violence in forms of environment destruction and devastation caused by armed conflict, Mahatma Gandhi's vision of peace and sustainable development continues to resonate across the world, UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday, as leaders of the world body remembered him on his 150th birth anniversary.
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Firefighting In Amazon Battles Environment, Politics
Millions of dollars in aid are being pledged. Hundreds of soldiers are heading into the jungle. The Amazon is burning - and the world has taken notice.
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War On Plastic Leaves Manufacturers Clutching At Straws
For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change, thanks largely to vigorous environmental campaigning.
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Captain America vs Iron Man: The Plot Thickens in New Civil War Trailer
The trailer of Captain America: Civil War starts with the focus on the dismal state of affair and ongoing destruction in various a parts of America. In this destructive environment, a fight ensues between the two of America's biggest protectors - Captain America and his co-Avenger Iron Man. And then, enter Spider-Man
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People Will Pay For Greed of a Few Who Destroy Nature: President Mukherjee
People will have to pay for the "greed of a few" who indulge in wanton destruction of nature which is adversely affecting climate all over the globe, President Pranab Mukherjee said today.
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Pope Francis Laments Destruction of Forests to Plant Soy
Pope Francis criticised the destruction of forests in order to plant soy in an interview with an Argentine radio station on Saturday, reinforcing his message that the environment should take precedence over financial gain.
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Narendra Modi trying to intimidate me: Jayanthi Natarajan on 'tax for clearing files' allegation
Hitting back at Narendra Modi, former Union minister Jayanthi Natarajan today said she was targeted since, as the environment minister, she had stoutly opposed the destruction of environment in BJP-ruled Gujarat.
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Colorado wildfire claims first victim, ranked as state's most destructive
A fierce wildfire that forced the evacuation of 35,000 people at the edge of Colorado's second-most populous city has killed at least one person and incinerated 346 homes, ranking it as the most destructive blaze in state history, authorities said on Thursday.
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Why I am leaving Goldman Sachs
Today is my last day at Goldman Sachs. After almost 12 years at the firm - first as a summer intern while at Stanford, then in New York for 10 years, and now in London - I believe I have worked here long enough to understand the trajectory of its culture, its people and its identity. And I can honestly say that the environment now is as toxic and d...
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Ukraine Says Dam Collapse Caused 1.2 Billion Euros Damage
The destruction of the vast Kakhovka hydro-electric dam has caused 1.2 billion euros of damage, Ukraine's environment minister said on Tuesday, warning that mines unearthed by flooding could wash onto other European countries' shores.
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"Destructive Path": Jairam Ramesh On River-Linking Projects In Budget
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh today alleged that the Narendra Modi government is on a "destructive path" as it talks of protecting the environment on the one hand but is promoting ecologically disastrous river-linking projects on the other.
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Lights Out As Cities Across The World Mark Earth Hour
Cities around the world were turning off their lights Saturday for Earth Hour, with this year's event highlighting the link between the destruction of nature and increasing outbreaks of diseases like Covid-19.
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"Frail Figure Who Led Mighty Battles": UN Leaders Remember Mahatma Gandhi
As the world grapples with violence in forms of environment destruction and devastation caused by armed conflict, Mahatma Gandhi's vision of peace and sustainable development continues to resonate across the world, UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday, as leaders of the world body remembered him on his 150th birth anniversary.
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Firefighting In Amazon Battles Environment, Politics
Millions of dollars in aid are being pledged. Hundreds of soldiers are heading into the jungle. The Amazon is burning - and the world has taken notice.
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War On Plastic Leaves Manufacturers Clutching At Straws
For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change, thanks largely to vigorous environmental campaigning.
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Captain America vs Iron Man: The Plot Thickens in New Civil War Trailer
The trailer of Captain America: Civil War starts with the focus on the dismal state of affair and ongoing destruction in various a parts of America. In this destructive environment, a fight ensues between the two of America's biggest protectors - Captain America and his co-Avenger Iron Man. And then, enter Spider-Man
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People Will Pay For Greed of a Few Who Destroy Nature: President Mukherjee
People will have to pay for the "greed of a few" who indulge in wanton destruction of nature which is adversely affecting climate all over the globe, President Pranab Mukherjee said today.
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Pope Francis Laments Destruction of Forests to Plant Soy
Pope Francis criticised the destruction of forests in order to plant soy in an interview with an Argentine radio station on Saturday, reinforcing his message that the environment should take precedence over financial gain.
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Narendra Modi trying to intimidate me: Jayanthi Natarajan on 'tax for clearing files' allegation
Hitting back at Narendra Modi, former Union minister Jayanthi Natarajan today said she was targeted since, as the environment minister, she had stoutly opposed the destruction of environment in BJP-ruled Gujarat.
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Colorado wildfire claims first victim, ranked as state's most destructive
A fierce wildfire that forced the evacuation of 35,000 people at the edge of Colorado's second-most populous city has killed at least one person and incinerated 346 homes, ranking it as the most destructive blaze in state history, authorities said on Thursday.
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Why I am leaving Goldman Sachs
Today is my last day at Goldman Sachs. After almost 12 years at the firm - first as a summer intern while at Stanford, then in New York for 10 years, and now in London - I believe I have worked here long enough to understand the trajectory of its culture, its people and its identity. And I can honestly say that the environment now is as toxic and d...
