Environment
Exxon shareholders pass measure that may put climate expert on board
DALLAS/SAN RAMON, Calif. Voters at Exxon Mobil Corp's annual meeting on Wednesday approved a measure to let minority shareholders nominate outsiders for seats on the board, meaning a climate activist could eventually become a director at the world's largest publicly traded oil company.
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Recent Environment News
China to replace direct coal combustion with electricity in new plan
BEIJING China will reduce the amount of coal burned directly in industrial furnaces and residential heating systems in order to tackle a major source of smog, the country's energy regulator said on Wednesday.
Alberta wildfire singes companies beyond energy sector
TORONTO/MONTREAL The wildfire that has ravaged northern Alberta and cut Canadian crude output by 25 percent is set to crimp corporate earnings beyond the oil patch, especially hitting the rail and hospitality sectors.
More than half of Malawi's population need food relief - minister
LILONGWE More than half of Malawi's population is in need of food aid after an El Nino-induced drought decimated crops, the minister of agriculture said on Wednesday.
Japan to see average to warmer weather during June-Aug
TOKYO Japan will see mostly average to warmer weather from June to August, the official forecaster said on Wednesday.
