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Federal Reserve withdraws from global regulatory climate change group
The Federal Reserve exits global climate risk group NGFS, citing its scope as beyond the Fed's statutory mandate.
Alberta Energy Regulator lays nine charges against Imperial Oil for 2023 spill
Alberta charges Imperial Oil over 5.3M-litre toxic wastewater spill at Kearl site, citing environmental and reporting failures.
Tennessee Attorney General settles ESG dispute with BlackRock
Tennessee and BlackRock settle ESG dispute; BlackRock agrees to increased proxy voting disclosures and third-party audits.
Portugal keen to create offshore wind cluster, could reach 10 gigawatts
Portugal advances offshore wind plans with a 10 GW goal, approving four ocean zones for upcoming renewable energy auctions.
Colonial Pipeline restarts main gasoline artery after fixing leak in Georgia
Colonial Pipeline restarts Line 1 after Georgia leak, restoring gasoline supply to East Coast markets with minimal disruptions.
Biden protects 84% of IRA clean energy grants from being clawed back
Biden secures 84 per cent of $96.7B in clean energy grants under the IRA, shielding funds from Trump's planned clawbacks.
Procter & Gamble accused of ‘greenwashing’ in Charmin toilet paper, lawsuit says
Procter & Gamble faces lawsuit over alleged greenwashing in Charmin toilet paper sourcing from Canada's boreal forest.
SLB says its Russia business aligns with new US sanctions as revenue drops
SLB said its current business in Russia still aligns with new U.S. sanctions on Russia, but that revenue in the country was declining.
Vistra’s battery storage facility goes up in flames, spurs evacuation orders
Flames engulf Vistra’s Moss Landing battery storage site near San Francisco, emitting toxic fumes as officials let it burn.
UK govt rejects ‘Sunshine Bill’ plan for solar panels on new homes
The UK government declined backing for the "Sunshine Bill," aiming to mandate solar panels on new homes, citing housing supply concerns.
