New York regulator issues first bitcoin license to company
State regulators have approved their first license to a company dealing in virtual currency such as bitcoin.
Internet
Sep 22, 2015
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Digital currencies a big test for regulators: NY banking czar
New York's powerful banking regulator Benjamin Lawsky said Wednesday that digital currencies like Bitcoin pose a major challenge, but should not be stifled.
Internet
Jun 3, 2015
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New Zealand scraps plan to tax livestock burps, farts
New Zealand's center-right government said Tuesday it is scrapping a scheme to price greenhouse gas emissions from livestock—squelching a so-called burp tax.
Environment
Jun 11, 2024
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Be a 'good farmer' or follow new regulations: The struggle for Otago farmers
A new national freshwater policy is causing tension for Otago farmers, as many of the new regulations oppose their perception of a "good farmer" and good farming practices, University of Otago research shows.
Agriculture
Jul 28, 2023
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Opinion: The false trade-off between green energy and toxic chemical regulation
The long and tortuous effort to regulate toxic chemicals in America has now come up against an ironic obstacle: anti-environmental lobbying by the manufacturers of batteries and other renewable energy technologies that rely ...
Environment
Mar 20, 2023
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Deep learning may help to prevent salmon escapes in rough seas
Artificial intelligence can be of great benefit underwater and SINTEF, in collaboration with the research center SFI Exposed, is developing systems that will help to boost fish farm safety and security under harsh sea conditions.
Ecology
Dec 30, 2022
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Sustainable investing: How effective is it really?
In October, a report released by the White House warned that "Climate change is an emerging threat to the financial stability of the United States."
Economics & Business
Apr 18, 2022
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Thai national parks ban single-use plastics
Thailand on Wednesday banned styrofoam packaging and single-use plastics from national parks as it fights a scourge of waste threatening wildlife.
Environment
Apr 6, 2022
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"We have to put our foot down": Florida wildlife managers ban invasive reptiles
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Thursday signed off on banning the sale, ownership and breeding of tegus, iguanas and other invasive reptiles that have overrun native wildlife populations.
Ecology
Mar 1, 2021
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Trump EPA overhaul of lead pipe regulations allows toxic plumbing to stay in the ground in Chicago, other cities
Chicago has more lead water pipes than any other American city, yet federal regulations unveiled this week by the Trump administration likely won't require anything new to prevent homeowners and renters from ingesting the ...
Environment
Dec 23, 2020
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