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Washington DC lightning strike that killed three offers climate warning

23 Sept 06:21 Key points summarised by AI

A lightning strike near the White House tragically killed three people and critically injured another, occurring amidst unusually hot and humid conditions in Washington D.C.
Scientists warn that climate change is increasing the likelihood of lightning strikes, with higher temperatures and moisture creating ideal conditions for charged particles.
Studies predict a potential 50% increase in U.S. lightning strikes this century, with evidence from Alaska, California, India, and Brazil supporting a global rise in lightning activity.

Today 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).