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Oil Majors Win Bid to Scrap Baltimore Climate Deception Case

A Baltimore circuit judge tossed the city’s long-running climate deception lawsuit against major oil companies including BP PLC and Exxon Mobil Corp. on Wednesday, ruling that the companies couldn’t be held liable under local statute.

Trump Return Could See Climate Gains ‘Unraveled,’ Jewell Says

Sally Jewell, who served as US Interior secretary from 2013 to 2017, said the climate stakes of the election in November “could not be higher” and that she’s “really afraid for the future of our planet” should former President Donald Trump return to the White House.

ConocoPhillips, Marathon Oil Got FTC Second Request Over Merger

ConocoPhillips says it received request for additional information and documentary materials from the FTC in connection with its merger with Marathon Oil.

FTC Delays Chevron-Hess Decision to After Exxon Arbitration

The US <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://news/topics/FTC","_id":"00000190-a34f-d6e5-adde-bbdf62030000","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Federal Trade Commission plans to delay its decision whether to block Chevron Corp.’s $53 billion takeover of Hess Corp. until after an arbitration case with Exxon Mobil Corp. is settled, according to people familiar with the matter.

States Launch Bid for High Court Review of California Air Waiver

A group of Republican attorneys general joined the call for US Supreme Court review of California’s tailpipe emissions waiver, which they say gives too much power to one state.

Rare Toads or Clean Energy? An Environmental Law Fight in Nevada

In Nevada, can a balance be struck between an endangered toad species and the pressing need to address climate change? The future of NEPA, a 54-year-old environmental law, may hold the answer.

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Kuwait Announces ‘Huge’ Oil and Gas Discovery in Offshore Field

<-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://securities/1317586Z%20US%20Equity","_id":"00000190-b31d-d6e5-adde-bbdd99f80000","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Kuwait Oil Co. said it’s discovered “huge commercial amounts” of light oil and associated gas in an offshore field, marking a “turning point” in its efforts to explore offshore hydrocarbons.

Energy Absolute Says CEO, Deputy Resign; New Board to be Named

Embattled Thai renewable energy firm <-rte-company state="{"_id":"00000190-b306-d6e5-adde-bbd71ae50000","_type":"00000160-4b23-d8bd-adfd-4b3348fd0000"}">Energy Absolute Pcl said its chief executive officer and his deputy resigned and will help authorities with investigations after facing allegations of fraud and corruption.

Stacey Abrams on Joe Biden and America’s Electric Future

At the Bloomberg Green Festival, Akshat Rathi sat down with Stacey Abrams and Ari Matusiak, who lead the nonprofit Rewiring America. Abrams, the former Georgia gubernatorial candidate, and Matuisiak, the nonprofit’s CEO, are trying help middle and low-income families access the tax breaks that can help them electrify their homes affordably. They discussed why household emissions are such a big deal.

Congo Offers Own Cobalt From Joint Ventures for First Time

<-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://securities/45441Z%20US%20Equity","_id":"00000190-aba5-d6e5-adde-bbf5784c0000","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Democratic Republic of Congo’s state miner is trying to sell its share of cobalt from a joint-venture project, as the country seeks more control over metals key to the energy transition.

Lululemon Accused of Greenwashing Environmental Goals, Impact

Lululemon Athletica Inc. tricks consumers into believing the brand is sustainable and environmentally-friendly through its Be Planet marketing campaign, despite increasing its greenhouse gas emissions, a proposed class action filed Friday alleged.

US Farmers Lose Out as Biden’s Biofuel Incentives Spur Imports

President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign has had a <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbDocId":"SGID4BT0AFB4","_id":"00000190-a888-d6e5-adde-bbd9f4560001","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">tough week. Lingering in the background is a boom he touted for American farmers that hasn’t panned out, creating one more thorn in his side as he vies to win favor in crucial swing states.

California Fights to Keep Insurers Despite Fire Risk

How a Rare Toad Species Stopped a Clean Energy Project

Climate Change Fuels Texas Boom Towns' Water Worries

Insurers Sue Their Own Clients to Dodge PFAS Claims

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Alphabet Is Said in Talks to Buy Wiz in $23 Billion Cyber Deal

Google parent Alphabet Inc. is in talks to acquire cybersecurity startup <-bsp-bb-link state="{"bbHref":"bbg://securities/1852172D%20US%20Equity","_id":"00000190-b396-d6e5-adde-bbd7e66c0001","_type":"0000016b-944a-dc2b-ab6b-d57ba1cc0000"}">Wiz Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter.