Sep 18, 2020

A group of corporate CEOs is going the UN way, not the Trump way, on climate change

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The Business Roundtable met this week and announced support for a comprehensive plan to battle climate change. Plus, airlines press for $25 billion more in aid. And, in France, government rules on wearing masks outdoors.

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A prominent business group throws its support behind U.S. climate policy to limit rising temperatures

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Airlines seek additional federal funds to keep staff on board as pandemic continues

by Mitchell Hartman

Sep 18, 2020

Airline executives are pressing for another $25 billion in aid to prevent job cuts into next year.

Southwest Airlines Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly, center, speaks with other airline executives after a meeting at the White House regarding an extension of federal aid on Sept. 17.

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In France, outdoor mask requirements are seen by some as good for business

by John Laurenson

Sep 18, 2020

One community that adopted the requirements early says the change has been good for business.

A woman wearing a protective face mask walks on a street in the French city of Bordeaux, which has imposed stricter mask-wearing measures.

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Victoria Craig Host, BBC

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Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

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Erika Soderstrom Producer

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