Industrials

EPA gives North Dakota power to regulate CO2 wells

The Trump administration has given North Dakota the power to regulate underground wells used for long-term storage of waste carbon dioxide captured from industrial sources such as coal-fired power plants.

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___ Analysis: Tax cuts, spending to raise deficit to $1T by 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) — A new analysis says President Donald Trump's tax cuts and last month's big spending bill will send the federal deficit toward $1 trillion.

Global markets rise amid uncertainty over US-China trade

Asian stock markets rose Monday amid uncertainty about an escalating U.S.-Chinese tariff dispute after President Donald Trump said a settlement was possible but his advisers said other nations might add to pressure on Beijing.

Expansion of Canada's Trans Mountain pipeline in doubt

Kinder Morgan says it is suspending all non-essential activities and related spending on its controversial Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project that would nearly triple the flow of oil from Canada's oil sands to the Pacific Coast.

Cuomo: Funding boost will repair NYC subway more quickly

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says funding included in the recently passed state budget will allow New York City subway cars to be repaired quicker, improving service for a transit system notorious for frequent breakdowns.

Dakota Access pipeline developer submits spill response plan

The developer of the Dakota Access oil pipeline that goes under a reservoir in the Dakotas has submitted a court-ordered spill response plan, but an American Indian tribe that draws water from Lake Oahe is unsatisfied with the company's efforts and is taking steps of its own to protect its water supply.

Rhode Island releases redacted version of Amazon 'HQ2' bid

Rhode Island officials tried to lure Amazon to build its second headquarters in the state by offering the long-vacant "Superman building" as a base, pitching its low-cost proximity to Northeast hubs like Boston and New York and promising to strengthen its infrastructure.