Biden goes forward with rule to cripple offshore oil works [Editor's note: This story originally was published by Real Clear Wire.] By Pete McGinnis Real Clear Wire In June 2023, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management proposed a rule that would require stricter financial assurance standards for oil companies operating in the Outer Continental Shelf. This costly rule became final on April 15, 2024, but… The post Biden goes forward with rule to cripple offs… |
How Pause Clauses in the Bridgetown Initiative Went from an Idea to Policy Adopted by the World Bank Some of the most heavily indebted countries in the world are also the ones most vulnerable to climate-induced natural disasters. When a hurricane, cyclone, or massive drought hits a country, officials can be faced with the choice of either servicing their debts or paying for disaster recovery. As the pace and scale of natural disasters increase due to climate change, some policy entrepreneurs hav… |