Texas’ largest electric utility last night tentatively approved a record $45 billion takeover bid by two private equity firms in a deal hailed by environmentalists as a major turning point in the battle against global warming. The prospective owners of the TXU Corp. have told environmental groups that they would cancel eight of 11 coal plants proposed by the company and also back national legislation for mandatory reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.
As hundreds of CO2 storage wells move toward development, the EPA is handing more regulatory authority to states โ despite concerns about safety and long-term liability.
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Leaked lobbying records show oil, gas and media companies aim to โhollow outโ planned restrictions as key consultation takes place.
Thousands of schools closed their doors, and a third of all pupils were recorded absent in Wales as temperatures hit 37ยฐC.
