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Newly Formed Lake Threatens 2nd Flood At Nepal-Tibet Disaster Zone A rapidly expanding dammed lake above a Nepal-Tibet flood zone poses a severe new threat to Gyirong Port, where hundreds of people remain unaccounted for following an initial catastrophic surge. Formed by mudslides near the junction of two rivers, the blockage sits about 11 miles upstream of Rasuwagadhi and has created a 27-acre lake, according to Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). China's Ministry of Water Resources estimated on Aug. 27 that the lake currently holds roughly 2...

BP Retreats Further From Green Energy With Archaea Sale Via City A.M., BP plans to sell Archaea Energy after the US biogas operation delivered weaker-than-expected returns. Second-quarter adjusted profit climbed to $5.7 billion as Middle East disruption lifted oil and gas prices. Meg O’Neill is simplifying BP’s portfolio, reducing debt and concentrating investment on its most profitable assets. BP has announced that it will offload its US biogas business just days after confirming its exit from the North Sea, as the firm looks to shift its focus back to core oil and gas products. The...

German Swimming Pool Bans Visitors Who Can't Speak German, Citing Safety Concerns Via Remix News, A public swimming pool in Germany has introduced strict new admission rules barring entry to anyone who cannot speak German, with management insisting the policy is essential to guarantee the safety of guests. The Heidebad natural swimming pool in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, now requires visitors to demonstrate German language skills before being allowed in. Managing Director Mathias Nobel defended the rule publicly, explaining that he is responsible for the safety of thousands of swimmers and will not compromise...