Environment

Russian billionaires taken off EU sanctions list; Ukraine accused of another nuclear plant drone strike

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Officials at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in…

Yellen warns China’s surplus of solar panels, EVs could be dumped on global markets

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday warned that China is treating the global economy as a dumping ground for its…

Yellen touts electric vehicle ‘boom’ as automakers tone down hype

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday lauded President Joe Biden’s investment in electric vehicles for accelerating the sector, even as…

Why Amtrak is attempting to revive the Texas Central bullet train

The U.S., despite decades of research and studies, remains without authentic high-speed rail options. Since 1987, investors have attempted to…

Ukraine’s female soldiers are fighting on two fronts — against Russians, and sexism within their ranks

War, the military, combat, the frontline — all traditionally seen as a “man’s world” despite the many official and unofficial…

What the SEC vote on climate disclosures means for investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday voted 3-2 to issue a final rule that requires certain U.S. companies to…

Trump-allied election groups burned through millions with no evidence of widespread fraud

Several groups founded by allies of former President Donald Trump to combat alleged “voter fraud” now have little money or…

Russia’s Putin flies on a nuclear-capable strategic bomber; Ukraine welcomes extra military support

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. U.S. President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir…

Biden administration to reportedly relax EV rule on tailpipe emissions

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration intends to relax limits on tailpipe emissions that are designed to get Americans to move…