Tag: Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

We Asked the 2020 Democrats About Climate Change (Yes, All of Them). Here Are Their Ideas.

The New York Times sent a climate policy survey to the 18 declared candidates. They all want to stick to the Paris Agreement. Beyond that, they diverge. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/18/us/politics/climate-change-democrats.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…

E.P.A. Moves to ‘Close the Door’ on Asbestos. Consumer Groups Say Loopholes Remain.

The new rule will restrict uses of asbestos, a carcinogen, more than initially expected, but health advocates criticized it as falling short of the protections needed. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/17/climate/epa-asbestos-rule.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…

You Say Industry Can Regulate Itself? Prove It

The Trump administration is eager to let businesses police their own behavior. There is reason to fear the consequences. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/11/opinion/pork-industry-self-regulation-inspection.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…

Trump Signs Orders to Speed Up Oil and Gas Pipeline Construction

The president wants to limit the influence of state governments and the State Department in approving domestic and international pipelines. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/10/business/energy-environment/trump-oil-gas-pipelines.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Britain Proposes Broad New Powers to Regulate Internet Content

A growing number of countries are now eager to punish Facebook and other internet companies for harmful material on their platforms. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/07/business/britain-internet-regulations.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Editorial Observer: Facebook Wants a Faux Regulator for Internet Speech. It Won’t Happen.

Not in the United States, anyway. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/07/opinion/facebook-content-moderation.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

VW, BMW and Daimler Hindered Clean-Air Technology, European Regulator Says

The German automakers colluded to prevent the development of emissions-cleaning technology in violation of antitrust rules, the European Commission found. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/05/business/eu-collusion-bmw-vw-daimler-emissions.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

N.Y. Attorney General Sues Manhattan Stem Cell Clinic, Citing Rogue Therapies

Echoing F.D.A. concerns, the state’s top prosecutor accused Park Avenue Stem Cell of charging thousands of dollars for unproven, unregulated treatments. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/04/health/stem-cells-lawsuit-new-york.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Gun Control Group’s Report Card on U.S. Banks’ Firearms Ties Has Several Fs

Guns Down America graded 15 large consumer banks on their commitment to gun safety and their relationships to the gun industry. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/04/business/gun-control-banks.html?partner=rss&emc=rss