Economy & Business

Bayer Backs Broader Effort To Shield Popular Weedkiller From Cancer Claims

"A renewed and expanded effort from chemical giant Bayer to shield itself from lawsuits that claim its popular weedkiller Roundup causes cancer brought dozens of protesters to the Iowa Capitol building Monday begging lawmakers to reject it."

Source: AP, 02/13/2025

Trump Names Oil And Gas Advocate To Lead Agency That Manages Federal Lands

"President Donald Trump has nominated a longtime oil and gas industry representative to oversee an agency that manages a quarter-billion acres of public land concentrated in western states."

Source: AP, 02/13/2025

Forget Saving The Planet. Clean Energy Backers Pitch Money And Jobs

"Saving the planet is so 2024. Clean energy leaders across the globe are now tailoring their messages to emphasize the greener side of green: wealth-building. It’s an idea that sells far better in the new world of nationalism and tycoon leaders."

Source: AP, 02/12/2025

"S.E.C. Moves to Kill Climate Disclosure Rule"

"The acting chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mark Uyeda, took the first step on Tuesday to rolling back a rule that would require thousands of publicly traded companies to provide investors with detailed information about the impact of their businesses on climate and the environment."

Source: NYTimes, 02/12/2025

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