Congressional Democrats face high stakes as they finalize a massive bill bolstering the social safety net and strengthening efforts to tame climate change.
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HP, Procter & Gamble and Nespresso, among dozens of others, have joined a corporate pledge to sharply cut their greenhouse gas emissions over nearly two decades.
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September 8, 2021
Comments Off on Solar energy could power 40% of US electricity by 2035, report finds
A new report says solar energy has the potential to supply up to 40% of the nation’s electricity within 15 years — a 10-fold increase over current output.
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August 31, 2021
Comments Off on Biden administration looking at climate change risks to financial markets
In a season of daunting wildfires and flooding, the Biden administration is taking an initial step to assess how climate change could harm financial markets.
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July 14, 2021
Comments Off on Senate Democrats’ $3.5T budget deal backs up Biden’s goals, though questions remain
Senate Democrats say they have reached a budget agreement that envisions spending an enormous $3.5 trillion over the coming decade.
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July 12, 2021
Comments Off on Yellen: Regulators to assess risk posed by climate change
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she will lead an effort by top U.S. regulators to assess the potential risk that climate change poses to America's financial system.
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June 16, 2021
Comments Off on Federal judge blocks Biden’s pause on new oil, gas leases
The Biden administration’s suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal land and water was blocked by a federal judge in Louisiana.
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June 3, 2021
Comments Off on Third Exxon Mobil board member unseated as shareholders continue climate fight
Exxon Mobil shareholders have unseated a third board member in their bid to force the oil giant to deal more aggressively with climate change.
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May 26, 2021
Comments Off on Exxon board shifting on climate change, as at least 2 members lose seats
Exxon Mobil’s shareholders have voted to replace at least two of the company's 12 board members with directors who are seen as better suited to fight climate change, bolster Exxon’s finances and guide it through a transition to cleaner energy.
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May 17, 2021
Comments Off on Supreme Court remands Baltimore’s suit against Big Oil to 4th Circuit
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday revived Big Oil’s bid to have Baltimore’s climate change lawsuit against about two dozen fossil fuel companies litigated in federal rather than state court. In a 7-1 decision, the justices ruled that the 4th U.S. ...
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