Economy & Business

New Draft Of Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Wouldn’t Limit Production

"Negotiators working on a treaty to address global plastic pollution discussed a new draft of the text Wednesday that wouldn’t limit plastic production or address chemicals used in plastic products."

Source: AP, 08/14/2025

Startup Promised 45,000 EV Jobs To Struggling Towns. They’re Still Waiting

"Desperate for jobs, three communities embraced a bold electric vehicle promise. Now, they’re left with questions—and no jobs." 

Source: Floodlight, 08/12/2025

"David Rosner Is Set To Lead FERC. Who Is He?"

"President Donald Trump plans to elevate a Democratic member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to full chair as many continue to raise questions about the agency’s independence." "The centrist Democrat has supported efforts to address power demand by strengthening grid reliability via an “all-of-the-above” philosophy." 

Source: E&E News, 08/12/2025

Unlikely Coalition Fighting To Keep Energy Star Labels On Your Appliances

"The Trump administration wants to eliminate the energy-efficiency program, but bakers, builders, hot tub lobbyists, and chemical companies are trying to save it."

Source: Grist, 08/11/2025

"Civil Cases Against Major Polluters Plummet Under Trump"

"The Trump administration has filed far fewer civil cases accusing companies of violating environmental rules than its predecessors, an analysis of federal data shows."

Source: NYTimes, 08/11/2025

Trump Admin Memo Urges Nations To Reject Plastic Production Caps In Treaty

"The United States has sent letters to at least a handful of countries urging them to reject the goal of a global pact that includes limits on plastic production and plastic chemical additives at the start of U.N. plastic treaty talks in Geneva, according to a memo and communications seen by Reuters."

Source: Reuters, 08/07/2025

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