Supreme Court rules against EPA limits on mercury emissions from power plants
The Supreme Court has ruled against federal regulators' attempt to limit power plant emissions of mercury and other hazardous air pollutants.
Environmental groups pressure Dayton to wade into debate on copper, nickel mine in Minnesota
Environmental advocates trying to stop a proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota launched an ad campaign on Monday aimed not at the company behind the project but at Gov. Mark Dayton, hoping to persuade the Democrat to require stronger environmental protections.
Protest over petrochemical plant stymied in central Shanghai, China's financial hub
Authorities in China's financial hub Shanghai are trying to prevent an environmental protest outside the city government by deploying heavy police force and hauling away demonstrators.
Shell wins air quality, water permits for petrochemical plant; still weighing project
Shell Chemical has been granted an air quality permit for a proposed petrochemical plant in western Pennsylvania, a step the company called "a critical milestone" as it decides whether to build the multibillion-dollar project along the Ohio River.
US industrial production likely improved in May as manufacturing sector strengthens
The Federal Reserve releases May industrial production figures Monday at 9:15 a.m. Eastern.
United Technologies, Dealertrack, Standard Pacific and RedHill are big market movers
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE United Technologies Corp., down $2.99 to $114.61 The conglomerate is shedding helicopter maker Sikorsky and will focus on high-technology products for the aerospace industry.
United Technologies cuts Sikorsky helicopter business to focus on high-tech aerospace service
United Technologies Corp. has announced it will separate its Connecticut-based Sikorksy Aircraft business as it exits the helicopter business.
Race begins at Paris Air Show for Boeing and Airbus planes, fighter jets, high-flying tech
Rival planemakers Airbus SA and Boeing Corp. are gearing up to sell hundreds of jets and make billions of dollars in deals at the 51st International Paris Air Show opening Monday.
Paris-based aircraft support company opening facility in Mobile to support new Airbus plant
A French company said Monday it will open a facility on the Alabama coast to support the new Airbus factory in Mobile, a move that area officials said could lead to additional growth in the area.
Paris-based aircraft support company opening facility in Alabama to support new Airbus plant
A French company says it will open a facility on the Alabama coast to support a new Airbus factory in Mobile.
House transportation committee chairman says he'll propose privatizing of air traffic control
The chairman of the House transportation committee says he'll introduce a bill this month that takes control of air traffic operations away from the government and places it under the control of a non-profit corporation run by airlines and other segments of the aviation industry.
Sharp cuts in oil, gas drilling lower US industrial production for 5th straight month
Output at U.S. factories, mines and utilities fell for the fifth straight month as oil and gas drillers continued make sharp cuts.
Wal-Mart's new shipping service will cost $50 per year, beating Amazon Prime's $99 annual fee
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will test a new unlimited shipping service for online shoppers this summer that will be priced below Amazon's widely popular $99 per year Prime service.
$1.2 billion state-of-the-art steel mill unveiled near Pittsburgh touting faster production
A western Pennsylvania company said technology at its new mill processes steel up to 20 percent faster than conventional means.
Most welcome, but some question plans for Shell petrochemical plant during Q-and-A
A proposal by Shell Chemical to build a petrochemical plant in western Pennsylvania drew praise from those who say it will boost the region's economy, and criticism from those who fear it will harm the environment, despite assurances from the state Department of Environmental Protection.
General Motors to spend $5.4B on US factories over next 3 years, adding 650 jobs
General Motors plans to spend $5.4 billion to improve its U.S. factories during the next three years, creating about 650 new jobs.
Bell Helicopter officials say new assembly plant hiring won't be affected by global job cuts
Bell Helicopter says its decision to trim jobs from its global workforce won't affect plans to hire workers at a $26.3 million plant in Louisiana.
Mining firm still optimistic about Nebraska mine for rare mineral despite $900M cost estimate
It might cost more than $900 million to begin extracting a rare heat-resistant element in southeast Nebraska, but the Canadian firm pursuing the mine project remains optimistic it will be built.
1 worker injured in 55-gallon drum explosion at Ohio plant that manufactures aroma chemicals
A chemical explosion at a manufacturing plant in southwest Ohio has injured a worker.