Stories Tagged as
Environment
Higher tariffs may be bad for trade, but good for the environment
by
Justin Ho
Oct 16, 2023
Recent research finds that higher tariffs on dirtier imports could reduce carbon emissions.
The United Nations has a new fundraising strategy: you
May 10, 2023
The intergovernmental group’s crowdfunding campaign aims to avert a potential environmental disaster in the Red Sea.
Lead smelters provide a crucial service, but what of the health effects?
Mar 29, 2023
A secondary lead smelter near Los Angeles is planning to expand, distressing residents concerned about potential illness.
A new UN treaty looks to govern maritime resources on the high seas
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Jarrett Dang
Mar 24, 2023
The newly-signed UN High Seas treaty seeks to regulate resource usage and environmental protection in international waters.
In his first veto, President Biden defends Labor Department's ESG rule
Mar 20, 2023
Critics say ESG investments allocate money based on political agendas rather than on earning the best returns for savers.
One big bank halts new fossil fuel investments. Will others follow?
by
Nova Safo
and Jarrett Dang
Dec 29, 2022
HSBC said it will stop investing in new oil and gas fields. Climate activist Bill McKibben calls it a welcome first step.
They cleaned the U.S.' largest coal ash spill; many have died waiting for compensation
by
Lily Jamali
Sep 26, 2022
Coal ash contains a slew of toxic elements. The Tennessee Supreme Court is weighing the latest effort to block the workers’ cases.
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Crypto industry finds itself in the thick of local fights over greenhouse gas emissions
by
Lily Jamali
Jul 1, 2022
New York's denial of a power plant permit highlights what's at stake for the crypto industry and communities fighting to meet climate goals.
New York state awaits governor's decision on partial crypto mining moratorium
by
Lily Jamali
Jun 23, 2022
The 2-year moratorium prevents the repurposing of fossil-fuel burning power plants into crypto mining operations.
How banks use Big Tech's deposits to fund the fossil fuel industry
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Jun 22, 2022
Some tech giants have pledged to decarbonize operations. But their cash contributes to climate change, says environmentalist Bill McKibben.