Environment

Kremlin warns of ‘huge danger’ if NATO troops are sent to Ukraine, is watching the West closely

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin doubled down on warning that any…

‘Basel III’ bank rules could pose unexpected threat to Biden’s green energy plans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On a rooftop overlooking Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., Julian Torres stands next to row after row…

Trump VP contender Kristi Noem stands by killing her dog Cricket amid bipartisan ridicule

Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on Sunday attempted to spin a controversial anecdote about killing her puppy, revealed in…

Consumers may soon get access to a share of $8.8 billion in Inflation Reduction Act home energy rebates

Rebates tied to home energy efficiency and created by the Inflation Reduction Act may start flowing to many consumers within…

Biden wants to triple China tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

President Joe Biden is calling on the U.S. Trade Representative to triple the China tariff rate on steel and aluminum…

Ukraine war updates: China’s Xi lays out 4 priorities to resolve Ukraine ‘crisis’; Russia intensifies efforts to seize key town

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russian forces continue to pummel eastern Ukraine in…

90% of qualifying electric-vehicle buyers opt for $7,500 ‘new clean vehicle’ tax credit as upfront payment, Treasury says

The bulk of Americans buying qualifying new electric vehicles are opting to receive an associated tax credit upfront from the…

Russia battles floods as Ural river swells; Moscow hits ‘critical’ Ukrainian infrastructure

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates. Overnight attacks…

Biden’s China tariff threats are more bark than bite, economists say

The Biden administration this week sent several signals of a toughening U.S. economic strategy against China. On Wednesday, President Joe…

New EPA limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water could cost $1.5 billion per year to implement

The Environmental Protection Agency released long-awaited regulations Wednesday on some toxic “forever chemicals” found in drinking water. Known as PFAS,…