EPA cements delay of Biden-era methane rule for oil and gas

The Trump administration on Wednesday strengthened delays to Biden-era rules on planet-warming methane coming from the oil and gas industry. Earlier this year, the administration issued an “interim final rule” that pushed back the deadline for compliance with the Biden-era climate rule by 18 months. On Wednesday, it announced a final rule that prohibits delays….

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Stocks whipsaw amid AI bubble fears, Fed uncertainty

{Beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Stocks fall amid AI bubble fears and Fed uncertainty Sharp swings in financial markets in recent weeks have unsettled investors, as questions about a potential artificial intelligence (AI) bubble collide with uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. © Richard Drew, The Associated Press The AI ​​business…

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Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, CAC

A broker is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, on May 6, 2025. Daniel Roland | Afp | Getty Images LONDON — European markets are expected to see a lackluster mixed open on Thursday as investors take stock of the regional and global economic outlook. The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen opening a…

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Trump proposes to extend life of some coal plants

{Beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA proposes delaying coal ash rule retirement The Trump administration is proposing to extend the lives of some coal plants and their controversial waste-disposal practices. © Natalie Behring, The Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday proposed allowing 11 coal… Source link

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