Environmentalists are challenging Michigan regulators’ decision to approve encasing part of an aging Enbridge Energy oil pipeline that runs beneath a channel connecting two Great Lakes, arguing that they failed to properly consider alternatives that would minimize climate impacts. The Environmental Law & Policy Center and the Michigan Climate Action Network filed a brief with […]
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — What would be the nation’s largest export terminal for liquefied natural gas won approval from a federal commission Thursday, although when the Louisiana project will be completed remains unclear in light of a Biden administration delay announced this year on such projects. Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass 2 southwestern Louisiana project, often […]
It’s no secret why Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) stock has been struggling this year. Investors are worried about how well the company will be able to do in light of waning demand for its COVID-19 vaccine and pill. It’s also facing patent cliffs for many of its top drugs. That’s why even though it’s trading at […]
Iowa public utility regulators on Tuesday approved a controversial carbon dioxide pipeline for transporting emissions of the climate-warming greenhouse gas for storage underground in a win for Summit Carbon Solutions’ project after setbacks in other states and opposition from landowners around the Midwest. The company still has many hoops to jump through before it can […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As Tennessee prepares to become the second U.S. state to enact a ban against adults helping minors get an abortion without parental permission, a state Democratic lawmaker and reproductive rights activist on Monday filed a legal challenge alleging the statute is unconstitutional. The complaint filed in federal court came on the […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider reviving a critical approval for a railroad project that would carry crude oil and boost fossil fuel production in rural eastern Utah. The justices will review an appeals court ruling that overturned the approval issued by the Surface Transportation Board for the Uinta Basin […]
© Copyright 2024, Des Moines Register and Tribune Co. Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand maintains a higher job approval rating than Gov. Kim Reynolds and Attorney General Brenna Bird, a new Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll finds. A majority of Iowans — 53% — approve of how Sand, the only Democrat elected to statewide office […]
Sarepta stock rocketed Friday after hitting a “grand slam” approval that expands the market for its Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene therapy more than tenfold, according to one estimate. ↑ X NOW PLAYING CRSP Stock On Wild Ride After FDA’s Historic Approval. These Gene Editing Treatments Could Come Next. The gene therapy, dubbed Elevidys, already had […]
(Bloomberg) — French President Emmanuel Macron’s approval rating fell six points to match a historic low, according to a poll on Friday. Most Read from Bloomberg The survey by BVA Xsight for RTL showed that 26% of people interviewed say they have a good opinion of Macron, down 6 points from May. Macron’s popularity had […]
(Bloomberg) — Support for the far-right National Rally party of Marine Le Pen is rising ahead of the French legislative elections, according to a poll published Friday. A separate survey showed declining approval for President Emmanuel Macron. Most Read from Bloomberg A poll by Ifop-Fiducial for Sud Radio found that 38% of those interviewed want […]
Jun. 18—JAMESTOWN — The Jamestown Civic Center and Promotion Committee in a 3-0 vote recommended approval to accept a quote from Tricorne Audio in Fargo for the purchase and installation of a new sound system in the Jamestown Civic Center. Mayor Dwaine Heinrich was not present at the meeting on Tuesday, June 18. Councilman Dan […]
Elon Musk.Apu Gomes via Getty Images Tesla investors voted on Thursday to approve Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package. However, some institutional shareholders told BI that Musk’s award was a mistake. One investor questioned if Musk is the right person to continue leading Tesla. Some institutional Tesla shareholders told Business Insider that approving Elon Musk‘s record-shattering […]