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Military Rescues Residents Trapped by Flash Floods in Phayao

PHAYAO – Military teams and local volunteers have rushed to help families trapped by rising floodwaters in northern Thailand. Continuous downpours pushed rivers over their banks, cutting off normal travel routes and flooding homes. The 34th Military Region Disaster Management Center ordered troops into action following days of heavy rainfall. Officials stepped up emergency responses […] The post…

Military Rescues Residents Trapped by Flash Floods in Phayao

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Victorian Coalition throws new spanner in energy transition

Victoria has legislated a target to source 95% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2035. This is one of the most ambitious renewable energy targets in Australia and globally, designed to accelerate the state’s transition away from cheap brown coal and toward cleaner energy sources, such as wind, solar, and storage.

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