The Republican-led House of Representatives has narrowly passed a giant tax and spending bill that would end Inflation Reduction Act subsidies for clean power years early. The proposed changes threaten to unravel a variety of incentives that would result in …
Congress Could Unravel Biden’s Climate Law. Here’s What to Watch Read More »
The European Commission will propose a new EU climate target in July that includes flexibilities for how countries meet it, as Brussels attempts to fend off mounting criticism of Europe’s environmental aims, EU diplomats told Reuters. The European Union’s climate …
EU to Propose More Flexible Climate Goal, Sources Say Read More »
Wildfires are threatening about 5% of Canada’s crude output as a blaze in Alberta’s oil sands region spreads and approaches major production sites. A total of 26 out-of-control fires are burning in the province amid hot, dry weather, bringing flames …
Wildfires in Alberta Pose Growing Threat to Canada’s Oil Read More »
This edition of International People Moves details executive appointments at Markel and AXA XL Reinsurance. A summary of these new hires follows here. Markel Taps Former RSA Exec Mooney to Succeed Galjaard Who Will Step Down Markel, the insurance operations …
After losing their biggest export market due to Donald Trump’s trade wars, US farmers are now counting on the president’s support for biofuels to prevent their next crop from piling up in storage. The administration is set to soon unveil …
Farmers Press Trump for Biofuels Boost to Counter Tariff Losses Read More »
CVS and Express Scripts asked a federal judge on Thursday to block a law prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies in Arkansas, challenging the first such restriction enacted by a state. The lawsuits come a little over …
CVS and Express Scripts Sue to Block Arkansas Law Restricting Pharmacy Benefit Managers Read More »
The Honolulu Police Department said it will review all impaired driving arrests after the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii filed a lawsuit alleging officers are arresting sober drivers in an overzealous focus on making drunk-driving arrests. In recent years …
Lawsuit Says Zealous Honolulu PD Arresting Drivers for DUI Even When Sober Read More »
The Czech Republic has accused China of being “responsible” for cyberattacks against a a communication network of its Foreign Ministry, officials said on Wednesday [May 28]. The Foreign Ministry in Prague said the malicious activities started in 2022 and targeted …
Czech Republic Accuses China of ‘Malicious Cyber Campaign’ Against Foreign Ministry Read More »
In an era where billion-dollar disasters are becoming the norm, one truth stands above the wreckage: strong building codes save buildings – and lives. Yet despite mounting risks, the U.S. remains caught in a paradox. We have the knowledge and …
Viewpoint: Life-Saving Building Codes Are the Unsung Heroes of Resilience Read More »
The only stock in the FTSE 100 with buy recommendations from every analyst that covers it just gained another bull. Beazley Plc was named a ‘top pick’ by Berenberg, which gave the Lloyd’s of London insurer a 1,150 pence price …
Lloyd’s Insurer Beazley Gains New Bull to Bolster Unique Status Read More »
