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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Total infiltration': How plastics industry swamped vital global treaty talks

Bethanie Carney Almroth described a hostile environment during the UN negotiations on plastic pollution, with personal harassment and intimidation by representatives of chemical companies.
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fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

"Tax-Dodging Consultant" Is Now the US Treasury's Top Tax Policy Official

A corporate lobbyist has been appointed to oversee tax policy in the U.S. Treasury, furthering tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans.
Europe politics
fromFortune Europe
1 month ago

Legal experts and economists sound the alarm over the EU's sustainability rules rollback

The European Commission's attempts to weaken corporate accountability laws may undermine human rights and environmental protections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

European firms ramping up lobbying for climate action, report finds

The rise in corporate lobbying for climate action from 3% to 23% reveals a significant shift in how European companies perceive environmental regulations, emphasizing support for climate policies.
Europe politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Shein Bet Big on Donald Trump. It Lost Big, Too

Shein, which did not register hiring a single lobbyist until 2022, spent $3.9 million on federal lobbying amidst concerns about its Chinese ownership and labor practices.
European startups
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Corporate America won't stop Trump's tariffs. Here's why | Alex Bronzini-Vender

Trump's tariffs could significantly harm American workers through raised prices and job losses.
Corporate lobbies are unlikely to meaningfully oppose Trump's tariffs despite multiple objections.
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