Economy & Business

"Trump Vows To Pull Back Climate Law’s Unspent Dollars"

"Donald Trump pledged Thursday to rescind any “unspent” funds under the Inflation Reduction Act should he be elected in November — potentially upending key parts of the Democrats’ climate law and its benefits to Republican-led communities."

Source: Politico, 09/09/2024

"Business Group Sues Texas Officials Over Law That Shields Oil Industry"

"A liberal business group sued Texas officials this week in a major challenge to a 2021 law that bars state entities from doing business with investment firms that the state comptroller says are boycotting energy companies."

Source: NYTimes, 09/04/2024

EPA Watchdog Says Air Chief Had ‘Disqualifying Financial Interest’

"An internal watchdog criticized the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) top air official for participating in the development of a rule that regulates an industry in which he reportedly had financial holdings."

Source: The Hill, 08/29/2024

Chemical Industry Scientists Plan To Derail PFAS Rule On Drinking Water

"Scientists with financial ties to industry and histories of producing controversial research to derail chemical regulations are mobilizing to attack strict new federal drinking water limits for toxic PFAS, or “forever chemicals”, documents reviewed by the Guardian reveal."

Source: HuffPost, 08/28/2024

DeSantis’ Plan To Develop State Parks Set Back As Golf Course Backer Quits

"Facing widespread opposition across the political spectrum, Gov. Ron DeSantis ' plan to develop state parks with business ventures — such as golf courses, pickleball courts and large hotels — has hit a snag after a key supporter pulled the plug."

Source: AP, 08/27/2024

Oil Firms And Dark Money Fund Push By GOP States To Block Climate Laws

"A powerful group that boasts 28 Republican attorneys general, including many who have sided with oil and gas firms to block states seeking compensation for weather disasters caused by climate change, has raked in millions of dollars from fossil fuel giants and a dark money fund tied to Federalist Society co-chair, Leonard Leo."

Source: Guardian, 08/22/2024

"Oil And Ink Mix As Chevron Reports The ‘News’ In Texas, New Mexico"

"Since 2022, one of the largest oil producers in the Permian Basin has run its own local news website. The Chevron-operated site, Permian Proud, provides local news coverage for a region with a dwindling number of local news outlets, while inserting articles with a positive spin about the company."

Source: Floodlight, 08/20/2024

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