California proposal to mix hydrogen with gas to cut pollution faces scrutiny

Alma Figueroa began to worry when she learned that her gas provider wanted to test a controversial solution to curb global warming: blend hydrogen with natural gas to power her stove and other appliances. Figueroa, who has asthma and recently learned her lung cancer is back, worries about health risks. “I don’t want to be

Olandria Carthen Turns the Golden Globes Green With Envy

Scoop Olandria Carthen Turns the Golden Globes Green With Envy The Bama Barbie takes Hollywood! Love Islander Olandria Carthen shut down the 2026 Golden Globes in a custom emerald Christian Siriano gown and her signature brown lip combo. Published 4 days ago  on January 12, 2026 Emerald green, a corset, a dramatic flare — and

Naira appreciates against dollar at parallel FX market

The Nigerian currency, the naira appreciated against the American dollar at the parallel unofficial foreign exchange window. At the black market, the Nigerian currency gained N5 against the American greenback, trading at N1,495/$1, as against the previous rate of N1,500/$1. The local currency gained N10 against the British Pound to trade at N2,020/£1 as against

FG Proposes N102.3billion for Lagos Green Line Rail

FG Proposes N102.3billion for Lagos Green Line Rail The Federal Government has proposed to allocate N102.3 billion as counterpart funding for the Lagos Green Line rail project in the 2026 budget. This is according to data from the 2026 Appropriation Bill under the Ministry of Transportation. The Green Line is a 68-kilometre rail network running

Trump’s envoy claims US defended Greenland during WWII, questions Denmark’s post-war ‘reoccupation’ of island

Tensions between the United States, Denmark and Greenland have escalated. US Special Envoy to Greenland Jeff Landry accused Denmark of “reoccupying” Greenland after World War II by “ignoring UN protocol,” reviving a historical argument as Washington weighs its options over the Arctic island. Landry, the Governor of Louisiana appointed by US President Donald Trump as

Greenland Government rejects Trump’s takeover threats: ‘Cannot accept under any circumstance’

Greenland’s government on Monday (January 12) firmly rejected US President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to bring the Arctic island under American control, saying such a move would be unacceptable “under any circumstance.” Trump has argued that Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory, is strategically crucial for national security and claimed the United States would acquire the

Green Ride Revolution! KP Govt Plans 10,000 E-Rikshaws for Peshawar

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is planning to introduce 10,000 electric rickshaws in Peshawar to offer affordable and environmentally friendly public transport for residents. The project aims to modernise the city’s transport system while reducing pollution and travel costs for daily commuters. Government officials have held discussions on rolling out the project in phases…

HDBank completes issuance of US$100 million green bonds to international investors

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 January 2026 – Ho Chi Minh City Development Commercial Bank (HDBank, ticker symbol: HDB) has successfully issued a second tranche of international green bonds worth US$50 million to the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution