The oil giant accused the state’s attorney general and four nonprofit groups of defamation after they sued over recycling claims.
Tag: Texas
As the World Warms, Extreme Rain Is Becoming Even More Extreme
Even in places, like Central Texas, with a long history of floods, human-caused warming is creating the conditions for more frequent and severe deluges.
BlackRock Is Accused of a Plot Against Coal. The Firm Says That’s ‘Absurd.’
An unusual lawsuit in Texas claims investment firms illegally conspired to fight climate change. On Monday, a judge heard arguments to dismiss the case.
Fatal Storm Rips Through Oklahoma and Texas, Flooding Roads
At least two people died as heavy rains soaked the region. More thunderstorms were expected on Thursday.
Measles Outbreaks in Canada and Mexico Bring Grim Prognosis
Surges in Mennonite communities near the U.S. border may complicate containment efforts, experts say.
Mexico’s Reliance on U.S. Natural Gas Could Be Its Achilles’ Heel
Mexico’s imports of U.S. natural gas are surging, kindling fears that the Trump administration could weaponize this trade.
Their Fertilizer Poisons Farmland. Now, They Want Protection From Lawsuits.
A company controlled by Goldman Sachs is helping to lead a lobbying effort by makers of fertilizer linked to “forever chemicals.”
From Chinese Patriot to American Spy: The Unusual Life of John Leung
He had been hailed by Chinese state media as a model for his efforts to promote Beijing’s interests in the United States. He was in fact an F.B.I. informant.
Mexico Sinaloa Cartel Leader ‘El Mayo’ Is Arrested: What to Know
The U.S. said it had arrested Ismael Zambada García, a co-founder, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another co-founder. Both are accused of involvement in fentanyl trafficking.
U.S. Lawmakers Visit Taiwan and Vow Support in Face of Chinese Military Drills
A bipartisan delegation promised to stand by the island’s newly elected president, Lai Ching-te, after Beijing surrounded the self-governing island with naval vessels and aircraft.