Federal hurricane experts unfortunately see no reason to soften their outlook for a highly active Atlantic hurricane season — one that has already featured multiple damaging, fatal storms.
Why it matters: Climate change can make tropical storms and hurricanes more dangerous, and hurricane season is nearing its traditional peak stretch.
The CEO of mining giant Glencore said out loud what plenty of C-suite execs doubtless think: the "ESG pendulum has swung back over the last nine or 12 months," Gary Nagle said, per several outlets.
State of play: Nagle's remarks Wednesday on the lessening pressure from investors on environmental, social and governance issues came as he discussed Glencore's reversing plans to spin off its lucrative coal business.
As more EVs hit the road, one often overlooked danger is the potential fire risk from parking all those energy-packed batteries together in an enclosed space, like a garage.
Why it matters: EV fires last longer, are harder to put out and have a tendency to reignite — a major concern for underground parking garages, maintenance facilities and bus depots.
