Global/World Issues
- Aug- 2022 -7 AugustStock Market
Climate bill that’s headed to House keeps U.S. ‘within striking distance’ of halving emissions by 2030 – News Opener
“‘The transformational legislation provides breakthrough investments and tax credits that will save households money, create millions of jobs and boost…
Read More » - 6 AugustStock Market
Subsidies for renewable energy often go to the same fossil-fuel companies that are fighting the green-energy transition with their other hand – News Opener
Texas is known for fiercely promoting its oil and gas industries, but it’s also the No. 2 renewable energy producer in the…
Read More » - 5 AugustStock Market
Good news on climate change? Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has healthiest coral in 36 years – News Opener
Two-thirds of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef recorded the highest amount of coral cover in nearly four decades, a development cheered…
Read More » - 5 AugustStock Market
China halts U.S. climate-change talks after Pelosi’s Taiwan visit — 5 things to know – News Opener
China says it is canceling or suspending dialogue with the U.S. on climate change, military relations and other topics in…
Read More » - 4 AugustStock Market
Rivian says Senate climate deal puts it at disadvantage to some competitors – News Opener
Electric-vehicle startup Rivian Automotive Inc. RIVN, -1.07% is warning that planned revisions to the EV tax credit would put the young…
Read More » - 1 AugustStock Market
Humans are to blame for the extreme weather that broiled London — here’s just how much – News Opener
When London broiled at record temperatures last month, it was a rare occurance easily labeled “extreme weather.” But the heat…
Read More » - Jul- 2022 -30 JulyStock Market
Flash floods, like in Las Vegas, are deadlier than hurricanes or tornadoes – News Opener
More people die in flash floods in the U.S. each year than from tornadoes, hurricanes or lightning. That’s a reminder…
Read More » - 29 JulyStock Market
Biden, with the stroke of a pen, could ease inflation if he wanted to. Here’s how. – News Opener
Inflation, in President Biden’s eyes, is all of a sudden public enemy number one. This week he signed off on…
Read More » - 29 JulyStock Market
Green tariffs are now our best hope of beating climate change – News Opener
BOSTON (Project Syndicate)—Environmental tariffs may be humanity’s last hope for mitigating climate change, which is on course to become increasingly devastating if we do…
Read More » - 28 JulyStock Market
Mulling an EV? A first-ever $4,000 tax incentive for used electric vehicles is part of Manchin’s compromise – News Opener
With West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin’s surprise decision to support a compromise spending bill that devotes more than $360 billion…
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