Axios

A company seeking to open a temporary storage site for commercial nuclear waste acknowledged that New Mexico's political opposition has at least temporarily clouded its prospects.

Why it matters: Holtec International said a Supreme Court ruling in June over waste storage reaffirmed the company's license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to pursue the site in southeastern New Mexico.

An array of climate metrics hit fresh records in 2024, a major new report with contributions from hundreds of scientists worldwide shows.

Why it matters: The annual "State of the Climate" is among the most comprehensive looks at global warming's many effects, both worldwide and by region.

3 in 4 public relations professionals have incorporated AI into their work, up from 28% in 2023, per a Muck Rack report out Thursday.

Why it matters: AI is supercharging the communications function, which has evolved from straight media relations to a more strategic advisory role.

American CEOs are looking to reset workplace culture — emphasizing productivity and speed over flexibility and work-life balance.

Why it matters: This is putting employees on guard, with some feeling like a more hardcore culture is not what they signed up for.