Wow! Such a serious title, and it’s only about 10 in the morning. At first I wanted to call this piece something wacky like “How Many Bureaucrats Does it Take to Change a Light Bulb?”, but changed my mind after reading Lehman’s (LEH) climate change report. Now is unfortunately not the time for “How Many XYZs Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb?” jokes.
Exxon Mobil (XOM) Works On Its Eco Image Written By: Miranda Marquit 2008-10-16 12:03:05 Photo: cackhanded, Creative Commons, Flickr
Even in this down economy, there are people who are still interested in environmental issues, and Exxon Mobil (XOM) is not about to be left off the bandwagon. The company is releasing ads that highlight its focus on environmental protection and alternative energy. The question, though, is whether this is more Big Oil greenwashing or if XOM is sincere in its efforts.
FDA Approvals and What They Mean to You Written By: Jeanne Roberts 2008-10-16 17:43:07 Photo: Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com, Creative Commons, Flickr
I recently wrote an article on a Supreme Court ruling that limits the ability of patients to sue over defective medical devices if the item has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Financing a Power Plant Without Bond Issues Written By: Jeanne Roberts 2008-07-01 14:03:14 Photo: davipt, Creative Commons, Flickr
A recent article from Reuters states that environmental activists are opening a new frontier in their fight against coal-fired power plants by questioning the use of tax-exempt bonds to help fund such projects.
First Let's Get Rid of the Old Written By: Jeanne Roberts 2008-04-20 12:43:09
I hate being a conspiracy theorist, but the government drives me to it, and lately government seems (hand-in-glove with corporations) to be driving a policy to get rid of unwanted burdens to our capitalist society.
