Federal judges rule in favor of Utah's oil project, curtailing the extent of a crucial environmental legislation.
Associated Press News Update - Tuesday, November 23
Former President Donald Trump has declared intentions to double tariffs on foreign steel, though the specifics surrounding this announcement remain undetermined. Trump made the announcement during a speech to U.S. steelworkers.
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to terminate humanitarian parole protections for over half a million migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This decision follows a previous ruling that permits the revocation of temporary legal status for approximately 350,000 Venezuelan migrants. The court did not elaborate on its decision, but two justices voiced their dissent.
With this ruling, around one million individuals now face potential deportation, as the protections served to shield those seeking refuge from upheaval in their native lands. The Biden administration, initially supporting the maintenance of these protections, has seen the Trump-era policies upheld by the court.
[1] Associated Press, accessed November 23, 2021.
- The oil-and-gas industry is under growing scrutiny as concerns over climate-change and environmental-science continue to escalate, with various financing institutions and energy companies taking steps to minimize their carbon footprint.
- A report from the National Academy of Sciences warns that failure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the industry could lead to catastrophic consequences, urging policy-makers to prioritize renewable energy sources and implement stricter regulations.
- The transition towards a greener economy could have far-reaching implications for the steel industry, as the shift towards clean energy could lead to a decrease in demand for steel used in oil and gas equipment manufacturing, potentially impacting their financial stability.
