Recycled plastic market expected to boom by 2032: report
The global recycled plastic market is expected to $141.9 billion in value by 2032, according to a market research firm. The studied materials include PET, HDPE and polypropylene.
Trump-appointed judge upholds Biden admin's ESG regulations
A federal court delivered a major setback Thursday evening to Republicans' ongoing efforts to curb so-called ESG investing, which prioritizes climate change.
Kraft recalls American cheese slices over potential choking hazard
Kraft Heinz is recalling 83,800 cases of Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese slices and 3-pound multipacks of Kraft Singles over a potential choking hazard.
Instacart shares deliver in IPO revival
Wall Street is shopping the Instacart IPO, driving shares higher on the first day of trading — a positive sign for thawing capital markets, which also got a boost from Arm's debut last week.
Stuart Varney: Biden invokes 'climate change for everything' to keep the anxiety going
FOX Business' Stuart Varney argues Biden blames climate change for every natural disaster because the environment crowd and think tanks won't allow him to deviate.
EPA delays new ozone pollution standards for businesses until after 2024 election: 'Political games'
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a delay in implementing new air quality standards for businesses and manufacturers until after the 2024 presidential election.
NY AG secures increased $12.5B payout after drinking water for millions contaminated with 'forever chemicals'
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced changes to a possible $12.5 million settlement with 3M over water pollution.
Paper straws contain toxic ‘forever chemicals’ potentially harmful to health: study
Paper and bamboo straws can contain "forever chemicals" more often than plastic and steel straws, a new study from Europe published this week has found.
Foot Locker shares sink as inflation curbs spending, cuts annual forecast
Shares of Foot Locker plunged after the retailer lowered its yearly forecast and suspended its quarterly dividend to conserve cash, citing "price-sensitive" consumers.
Montana judge sides with youth activists in landmark climate change case
A Montana judge has sided with youth climate activists in a landmark case that argued their constitutional rights were violated by state agencies' disregard for the environment.
S&P Global Ratings is ‘no longer publishing’ ESG scores in its reports
S&P Global Ratings has released a statement that says “we are no longer publishing new ESG credit indicators in our reports or updating outstanding ESG credit indicators."
Federal commission finalizes ban of inclined infant sleepers and crib bumpers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission finalized bans on inclined infant sleepers and crib bumpers, prohibiting them from being sold or imported for sale in the U.S.
Offshore wind is leaving a ‘heavy environmental footprint’ on the East Coast: CFACT’s Craig Rucker
CFACT President Craig Rucker outlines why his group is protesting offshore wind projects while the Biden administration pushes a green energy agenda.
GOP congressman slams Biden energy officials over new water heater standards: 'Leave us alone'
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie took the Biden administration's Department of Energy to task over new proposed regulations for water heaters.
Montana judge orders asbestos clinic to pay $6M over crooked claims, 337 patients falsely eligible for funding
A Montana jury found that an asbestos clinic submitted 337 false claims that made patients in the small mining town elgible for Medicare and other benefits.
Ted Cruz bill would inform customers when household smart devices are spying on them
Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz took to the Senate floor Tuesday and warned that smart devices like air fryers could be spying on American consumers.
Restaurateurs fuming over ominous new fee billed to their customers by Big Tech vendor
American restaurateurs are fuming over a new fee being charged to their customers by a powerful third-party point-of-sale vendor, Toast Inc., without their consent.
Apple hits $3T in market cap, but changes could be coming to its credit card: report
Apple became the first public company to close a trading day with a market cap over $3 trillion Friday, even as Goldman Sachs reportedly looks to shed its credit card partnership.
Biden administration announces $1.7B for low or no-emission buses, transit projects
The Biden administration Department of Transportation is awarding $1.7 billion for buying “low and no emission buses and transit projects across 46 states and territories."
3M settles 'forever chemicals' water pollution lawsuit for $10B
Minnesota-based chemicals manufacturer 3M has reached a $10.3 billion agreement to settle lawsuits over contaminated U.S. drinking water systems.