US grocery chain eliminating plastic shopping bags from all stores
ALDI, the grocery chain that has 2,300 stores in the U.S., announced that plastic bags are no longer available to purchase in its stores.
WaPo article suggesting houseplant ownership could be bad for planet takes heat: Stop the 'doom-mongering'
Stanford's Hoover Institute fellow Bjorn Lomborg discussed a recent Washington Post article on the environmental impact of houseplants on "Fox & Friends Weekend."
22 states take aim at SEC over climate regulations creating new type of company
FIRST ON FOX: Nearly two dozen state financial officers are calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission to halt regulations impacting U.S. natural resources.
Michigan city bans gas leaf blowers in unanimous vote
Gas-powered leaf blowers are expected to be used less in one Michigan city after its council approved a ban that fully goes into effect in 2028.
BlackRock, State Street face subpoenas in House ESG probe
The House Judiciary Committee announced Friday that leading asset managers BlackRock and State Street will face subpoenas amid the panel's investigation of ESG investing.
Washington state Democrat bill would jail people for violating ban on gas leaf blowers
A bill introduced by Washington state Democrats would ban new gas-powered small engine lawn equipment, like leaf blowers, and could land violators in jail.
Major grid operator warns legal agreement to shutter coal plant will devastate electric reliability
One of the nation's largest power grid operators is again raising the alarm that a looming coal power plant shutdown will devastate consumers in Maryland.
Bezos-funded scientists issue dire climate 'tipping point' warning, say to phase out fossil fuels
Scientists funded by Jeff Bezos' Bezos Earth Fund issued a dire warning in a new report on the global "tipping points" at risk from global warming in the next decade.
Biden administration expected to delay menthol cigarette ban, possible anger from Black voters cited
The Biden administration is expected to again delay its long-awaited ban on menthol cigarettes, with officials citing political pressures leading into 2024.
Biden administration proposes to require lead pipes to be replaced within 10 years
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed new regulations to strengthen rules against lead contamination in drinking water and replace lead pipes nationwide.
Researchers identify 14 ‘evolutionary traps’ that could end humanity
Researchers at Stockholm University released a new paper identifying 14 evolutionary traps that could doom humanity if they aren't addressed in a sustainable manner.
Nevada fire department recruiting nationwide to combat staffing shortages
Fire departments across the nation are facing staffing shortages and the search for more recruits is not easy due to the strenuous training required for the job.
Louisiana oil leak source still unknown after 1M gallons spill into Gulf, Coast Guard says
The source of a large oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico off the shore of New Orleans, estimated to be more than one million gallons, is still unknown, the U.S. Coast Guard said
New York sues PepsiCo for generating significant share of plastic pollution in state
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has sued PepsiCo, demanding that it help clean plastic pollution along the Buffalo River and put warnings on its plastic packaging.
NYSE proposed policy would allow government, 'elite investors' to profit off of America's ecosystem: Experts
A new type of investment vehicle proposed by the New York Stock Exchange would give corporations the rights to the ecological performance of protected lands, critics say.
Abercrombie sued over former CEO’s alleged abuse of male models
Global retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has been accused in a lawsuit of enabling former chief executive Mike Jeffries to run an alleged sex-trafficking operation for years.
Hershey tops quarterly estimates boosted by higher candy prices
Hershey announced quarterly sales and profit on Thursday, riding on benefits from higher prices of its chocolates and candies at a time when demand has slowed.
JetBlue will fly customers to Ireland and Scotland in 2024
JetBlue will include new flights to Dublin, Ireland, and Edinburgh, Scotland, beginning in 2024 as part of the air carrier’s transatlantic expansion taking on other bigger airline rivals.
Boeing slashing 737 deliveries on quality issue
Boeing said it is reducing deliveries of its popular 737 Max jet this year after spotting a quality issue involving the aircraft’s pressure bulkhead. Still, the planes remain cleared to fly.
Gavin Newsom hammered for showing off $160K Chinese EV during China trip: 'Slap in the face'
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom was hammered this week after he traveled to China and promoted an electric vehicle manufactured by a major Chinese company.