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UN warns wildfires, heatwaves threaten air quality and health
Wildfires and heatwaves are posing a growing threat to air quality and public health, with toxic smoke and microscopic pollutants potentially undermin...
Sep 07, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Malaysia lifts emergency declaration in Sarawak district as haze eases, but health risks remain
An emergency was declared on Sept 4 after thick haze pushed air pollution up to hazardous levels.
Sep 07, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Hari: Oil Prices to Keep Grinding Higher
Vandana Hari, Founder of Vanda Insights, says oil prices are likely to continue a slow and steady climb as the U.S. and Iran remain locked in a cycle ...
Sep 07, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Pesticides cause 400 million farmer poisoning cases a year, study finds
Nearly half the world's farmers get poisoned with pesticides annually, while global pesticide use continues to rise, a study finds.
Sep 07, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Philippines’ Ombudsman Files Plunder Case Against Marcos Cousin
The Philippines’ Office of the Ombudsman on Monday filed a plunder case against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, a cousin of President Ferdinand...
Sep 07, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
India’s alternative-fuel car sales top petrol, dealers’ body says
Alternative-fuel models accounted for nearly 42 per cent of passenger-vehicle sales.
Sep 07, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Iran, US Trade Tanker Attacks as Conflict Escalates
Iran and the US carried out tit-for-tat tanker strikes over the weekend, pushing oil prices higher and escalating a six-month war. Bloomberg's Paul Wa...
Sep 07, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
The Big Question: Is timber the secret to affordable housing in Europe?
Europe is scaling up its timber industry, but unsustainable growth could prove disastrous.
Sep 07, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Inside the world’s first solar ambulance transforming remote healthcare even when the sun goes down
Solar ambulance Stella Juva could transform access to healthcare in regions that lack reliable infrastructure, electricity and fuel.
Sep 07, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Palm Oil Climbs as Indonesian Forest Fires Puts Supply at Risk
Palm oil rose as traders weighed the risk of supply disruptions from forest fires raging across Indonesia, the world’s biggest producer.
Sep 07, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Oil prices surge to $97 a barrel
Oil prices surge to $97 a barrel Brent crude futures have increased to $97.07 a barrel by 05:12 GMT, according to Reuters.
Sep 07, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Jakarta flights affected by volcanic eruption, but Bali trips continue
Indonesian volcano Mount Anak Krakatau has spewed clouds of ash over parts of the island nation.
Sep 07, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail