Bank Of America Walks Back Much-Touted Pledge To Not Finance Coal, Arctic Drilling
Bank of America appears to be backtracking on its late 2021 pledge to stop financing new efforts in coal and the Arctic, according to internal documents. Bank of America had promised to stop directly funding coal mines, coal-fired power plants, and Arctic drilling. according to In line with the December 2021 Environmental and Social Risk […]
‘I Don’t Care’: Community Struck By Toxic Disaster Has Mixed Feelings On Biden’s Pledge To Visit Nearly One Year Later
In February 2023, the Norfolk Southern Railroad derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, releasing a large amount of toxic chemicals that required a major cleanup. Local residents have mixed feelings about what that means for the people of East Palestine, as President Joe Biden has promised to return to the area after failing to visit last […]
U.S. and China pledge to stabilize ties after Blinken’s high-stakes visit
Hong Kong – China The US welcomed “progress” on Monday and promised to stabilize the spiraling relationship, but no significant progress was made following the Secretary of State’s remarks. Anthony Brinken met with the president Xi Jinping. A 35-minute meeting at the Great Hall of the People concluded the second and final day of the […]
