‘Greenlash’ fuels fears for Europe’s environmental ambitions

[ad_1] Backlash to green policies amid cost of living crisis Parties tap into worries ahead of EU, national votes Europe risks losing green investment to other regions New green policies…

U.S. lawmakers seek $1 bln to fund FTC privacy probes

[ad_1] [1/2] Signage is seen at the Federal Trade Commission headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly WASHINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) – U.S. House Democratic lawmakers on…

U.S. decision on Minnesota copper mine awaits Interior Dept opinion

[ad_1] Sept 8 (Reuters) – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on Wednesday he is waiting for a legal opinion before deciding whether to approve Minnesota’s Twin Metals copper mining…

Breakingviews – German $13 billion heat pump sale dents EU green hopes

[ad_1] LONDON, April 26 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Knowing when to sell out is a common dilemma among family-owned companies. For 106-year-old German heat pump maker Viessmann it looks like an…

Biden looks to boost EV sales with plan to cut vehicle emissions

[ad_1] WASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday proposed sweeping emissions cuts for new cars and trucks through 2032, a move it says could…

UK watchdog to soften sustainability disclosures for asset managers

[ad_1] LONDON, March 29 (Reuters) – Britain’s financial watchdog said on Wednesday the introduction of new sustainability disclosure requirements (SDR) for asset managers to prevent greenwashing will be pushed back…

Failed Limetree refinery bidder calls winning bid ‘disguised liquidation’

[ad_1] Dec 2 (Reuters) – One of the bidders for the bankrupt Limetree Bay refinery objected to the winning bid in court this week, arguing the new company, which said…

Brazil environment agency frustrates Petrobras plan to drill at the mouth of the Amazon

[ad_1] BRASILIA, March 20 (Reuters) – Brazil’s environmental regulator Ibama has asked oil company Petrobras (PETR4.SA) for additional information on its plan to drill at the mouth of the Amazon…

Biden administration approves massive Willow oil project in Alaska

[ad_1] LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) – The Biden administration is approving a scaled-back version of ConocoPhillips’ (COP.N) $7 billion oil and gas drilling Willow project in Alaska, the U.S.…