You might call it the “battle of BlackRock.” The conflict, which pits Republican officials in states across the country against the world’s largest asset manager, has only intensified in recent months. Just days ago, Florida became the latest state to pull money from BlackRock—in its case, $2 billion in state-controlled assets. The state’s chief financial…
North Carolina Treasurer Wants BlackRock CEO Larry Fink to ‘Resign or Be Removed’
December 9, 2022
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Feds Lease First Offshore Wind Sites on California Coast
December 9, 2022
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The U.S. government held its first-ever lease sale for offshore wind energy development rights off the coast of California Dec. 7, drawing more than $757 million in high bids from five companies. In all, 43 companies bid for the chance to build massive floating wind turbines in two regions: Morro Bay in central California and Humboldt…
Australia to Establish Environmetal Protection Agency
December 9, 2022
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The Australian Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek, has announced the federal labor government will establish an environmental protection agency to oversee its new legislation on environmental protection and conservation laws. The new independent body is part of the federal government’s ‘Nature Positive Plan: Better for the Environment, Better for Business,’ announced on…
Study Finds Fecal Bacteria on Self-Service Checkout Screens
December 9, 2022
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A new study has found that shoppers using self-service checkout screens risk getting infected by bugs associated with fecal matter. The investigation, led by researchers from the Infection Innovation Consortium (iiCON) in Liverpool England, collected swabs from everyday objects which are touched by multiple people. Self-service screens were found to contain fecal bacteria and microbes…
Sempra Signs Deal With French Utility for Gas From Texas LNG Plant
December 8, 2022
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Sempra Infrastructure announced Tuesday that it has signed a long-term deal with French utility Engie for the supply of liquefied natural gas from the Port Arthur LNG facility in southeast Texas. Engie agreed to buy .875 million tons per annum (Mtpa) of LNG from phase 1 of the project. “Engie is a leader in Europe’s…
Wyoming Sues Biden Administration, Alleges Suspensions of Oil Lease Sales Illegal
December 4, 2022
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The State of Wyoming filed a second lawsuit against the Biden Administration, alleging that its suspension of oil lease sales were illegal. Gov. Mark Gordon (R-Wyom.) announced that his state filed the lawsuit against the Interior Department for the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) decision to halt oil and gas lease sales in the state….
Arizona Wild Horse Advocates Buy Up Dwindling Alpine Herd
December 3, 2022
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PRESCOTT, Ariz.—Simone Netherlands grabbed a handful of green alfalfa hay and called out to Apache, guarding a small band of Alpine wild horses at the opposite end of the corral. The young stallion lowered its head warily and remained motionless at seeing a visitor standing beside her. “C’mon,” Netherlands said to the horse gently, waving…
Federal Reserve Unveils Climate Risk Proposal for Big Banks for Public Comment
December 2, 2022
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The Federal Reserve Board of Governors on Dec. 2 invited public comment on proposed principles for managing climate-related risks of banks with $100 billion or more in assets. Six of the board’s seven members voted in favor of the move. They included Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who became chair under President Donald J. Trump….
Biden Interior Proposal Targets Methane Flaring on Public Lands
November 29, 2022
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on Nov. 28 proposed a new methane venting and flaring rule for federal and tribal lands, drawing opposition from Republicans who say last year’s infrastructure law would let the Biden administration reduce the waste of natural gas by other means. BLM, which falls under the U.S. Department of the…
Over 60 Percent of UK Wants Referendum on Net Zero Carbon Policy: Poll
A poll has found a desire for a referendum on net zero is popular among the public, with one political party calling for carbon policies to be taken to the ballet box amid “growing dissatisfaction” with current and future policies. According to a commissioned YouGov poll, excluding “don’t knows,” 62 percent want a referendum on…
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