Billionaire Tom Steyer gets Michigan renewable energy deal
Michigan's two dominant utilities committed Friday to increase the power they produce from wind and other renewable sources to 25 percent by 2030 under pressure from billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer, who ended a ballot drive opposed by the electric providers in response.
Study says China-backed dam in Cambodia would destroy Mekong
A study says a Chinese-backed plan for Cambodia to build the Mekong River's biggest dam would destroy fisheries that feed millions and worsen tensions with Vietnam, the downstream country with most to lose from dams on the waterway.
School bus torn apart in dump truck collision, killing 2
A school bus taking children on a field trip to a New Jersey historic site collided with a dump truck Thursday, ripping the bus apart and killing a teacher and student.
Pruitt rescinding safety rules prompted by fatal plant blast
Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt is moving to rescind some safety measures proposed after a deadly blast at a Texas fertilizer plant.
Clocks may go a little cuckoo with power grid change
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Billionaire Tim Draper: Your 'money is at risk in banks'
The venture capitalist says bitcoin is the most secure currency right now and advises every day people to invest a little into the movement before it's too late.
German-Russian pipeline takes shape despite US protests
American officials say a pipeline project between Russia and Germany risks triggering U.S. sanctions because of security concerns.
Toshiba's chip sale to consortium wins regulatory approval
Japanese electronics company Toshiba Corp. says the sale of its computer memory chip business to a consortium led by Bain Capital Private Equity has cleared all anti-trust regulatory approval, including a final one it was awaiting from China.
Maersk posts 30 pct. revenue hike in Q1, but cites risks
Danish shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk says its first-quarter revenue increased by 30 percent to $9.3 billion, but also noted increased uncertainties due to geopolitical risks, trade tensions and other factors impacting freight rates, bunker prices and rate of exchange.
Wynn Resorts points to changes after founder's resignation
The chairwoman of the internal committee of Wynn Resorts looking into the sexual misconduct allegations leveled against the casino operator's founder says more than 100 people have been interviewed in the investigation.
Latest: Regulator won't stop work on Atlantic Coast Pipeline
The Latest on a court order involving the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (all times local): 6 p.m. Federal regulators are not immediately stopping work on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, even though a federal appeals court invalidated a key permit for the project.
Official: Most pipeline work can go on despite tossed permit
Environmental groups and the lead developer of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline were at odds Wednesday over what happens now that a federal appeals court has vacated a key permit for the multistate project.
Trump reversal of mining pollution rule challenged in court
Environmental groups are challenging the Trump administration's rejection of an Obama-era rule that would have required mining companies to prove they have enough money to clean up pollution.
Billionaire Tim Draper says 'the government will become virtual soon'
Tim Draper thinks large countries will become less relevant and geographic borders will start to fall because of blockchain.
Canada says it will cover losses in bid to get pipeline done
Canada's finance minister says the federal government will cover any losses a pipeline builder might suffer if British Colombia's provincial government continues to obstruct the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
China, Airbus investigating blown-out windshield on plane
Chinese authorities and Airbus are investigating why a plane's cockpit window detached during a flight, forcing an emergency landing.
Greenpeace: Paper giant cut forests during conservation pact
Greenpeace has ended a five-year truce with one of the world's largest pulp and paper companies, accusing it of cutting down tropical forests in Indonesia during the entire time the two were cooperating on conservation.
Court vacates key federal permit for Atlantic Coast Pipeline
A coalition says North Carolina failed to protect the civil rights of residents of color when it approved permits for the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Latest: Pipeline spokeswoman: Work can go on despite ruling
The Latest on challenges to the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (all times local): 8 p.m.
Trade body: EU still providing illegal subsidies to Airbus
The World Trade Organization's appellate body has ruled that the European Union is continuing to provide illegal subsidies to plane-maker Airbus.











