Economy & Business

In Win For Trump, Shell Walks Away From Major New Jersey Offshore Wind Farm

"In the first serious fallout from President Donald Trump’s early actions against offshore wind power, oil and gas giant Shell is walking away from a major project off the coast of New Jersey."

Source: AP, 02/03/2025

Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergencies

"A sudden pause in federal assistance is sowing disarray and outrage across the country, throwing into doubt a wide range of programs that help protect Americans from disasters, provide access to clean drinking water and affordable energy and help protect ecosystems, among many other issues."

Source: Inside Climate News, 01/29/2025

134M Poultry And Counting: Charts Show Counties Hardest-Hit By Bird Flu

"The latest data from the CDC and USDA show the continued devastating effects of bird flu outbreaks across the United States – with Iowa, the nation's leading egg producer, suffering substantial losses."

Source: Investigate Midwest, 01/27/2025

"Bloomberg To Fund UN Climate Agency After US Exit From Paris Accord"

"Billionaire former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Thursday that his foundation would fund the UN climate change agency after President Donald Trump withdrew the US from the Paris Agreement. Bloomberg’s pledge will cover the 22 percent of its $96.5 million budget previously provided by the US for 2024-2025."

Source: France24, 01/24/2025

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