The family of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice faces significant legal and financial challenges as 23 coal companies owned by the Justice family come under federal scrutiny for failing to comply with a settlement agreement. This 2020 agreement, meant to address fines stemming from health and
The climate crisis is intensifying globally, and nations are being held accountable for their commitments to mitigate climate change. In a groundbreaking move, South Korea’s Constitutional Court has mandated the government to devise specific, detailed climate action plans by 2026. This u
The formation of the U.S. Constitution by delegates at the 1787 Constitutional Convention marked the inception of a new governing framework for the fledgling United States of America. Central to this framework was establishing a federal government helmed by a president—an executive role designed to
The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) under President Joe Biden's administration marked a transformative moment for the renewable energy sector in the United States. Particularly benefiting companies like First Solar, the largest domestic manufacturer of solar panels, this
The Biden administration has proposed a rule that mandates the offshore oil and gas industry provide nearly $7 billion in financial assurances for the decommissioning of old infrastructure. This move aims to prevent taxpayers from shouldering these costs but poses significant challenges for smaller
Shareholder resolutions are increasingly steering the course of corporate governance, with a notable emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. These investor-driven proposals are demanding greater transparency and accountability from companies, advocating for sustainable and
