Florida AG sues climate analytics provider First Street over home risk scores

James Uthmeier is suing the company over its assessment of climate risk factors that were used by Zillow, RedFin and Realtor.com.

By Lamar Johnson • Updated Nov. 2, 2026

AI regulation push gains steam ahead of midterms

Reports of AI agents accessing bank accounts mark the latest in a string of developments putting pressure on lawmakers to act.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 28, 2026

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The ESG landscape in the U.S. continues to shift, as federal agencies' efforts to recalibrate their approach to sustainability are juxtaposed with states forging ahead with their own climate disclosure laws.

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Ikea accused of harmful wood sourcing in Europe’s forests

Greenpeace International alleges the furniture maker — which has long faced backlash over its sourcing — is falling short in its efforts to protect biodiversity.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 23, 2026

NextEra’s $4M Trump ballroom donation muddies Dominion merger debate, watchdogs say

The donation, which advocates called “problematic” and “convenient” for the company, comes to light as federal regulators chosen by President Donald Trump consider whether to allow NextEra to merge with Dominion Energy.

By Robert Walton , Meris Lutz • Oct. 19, 2026

Judge declines to block Trump’s March anti-DEI order for federal contractors

The ruling rejected plaintiffs’ constitutional arguments but said that the directive only pertains to conduct that is “already prohibited by federal law.”

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 16, 2026

Scaling the hydrogen economy: Why precious metals still matter—and how to use them effectively

As industries accelerate toward net-zero emissions, hydrogen has become a cornerstone of the global energy transition - with precious metals enabling them.

By Dr. Torsten W. Buennagel, Fuel Cell Manager, TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd • Oct. 12, 2026

Supreme Court hears arguments in Boulder County, Colorado, climate case

In a case that could affect dozens of similar lawsuits nationwide, the justices are weighing whether cities and counties can use state courts to seek damages from fossil fuel companies.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Oct. 8, 2026

SEC proposal poses ‘direct threat’ to investors: Dem state finance officials

The state officials, all Democrats, are calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend the comment period for the proposal and to keep the rule governing shareholder resolutions.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 5, 2026

Cities, states sue EPA over power plant emissions rollback

Chicago, Denver and New York City join multistate lawsuits challenging the agency’s move to end greenhouse gas emissions standards and failure to enforce requirements on existing gas-fired plants.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Oct. 5, 2026

States sue Trump administration, developers over offshore wind lease buyouts

Attorneys general from California and a coalition of Northeastern states accused the federal government of violating several laws and the developers of colluding with the administration.

By Diana DiGangi , Meris Lutz • Sept. 28, 2026

EPA unlawfully canceled $7B Solar for All program, judge rules

The ruling could revive grants awarded to states, cities and nonprofits for low-income solar projects.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Sept. 22, 2026

SEC’s plan to scrap shareholder proposal rule sparks criticism

Industry and legal experts told ESG Dive that the rescission proposal is likely to have ripple effects and spur more shareholder pressure elsewhere.

By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 18, 2026

SEC moves to officially roll back Rule 14a-8

The details of the plan to rescind the shareholder proxy proposal rule come on the heels of the SEC’s push to make quarterly reporting by public companies optional.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 18, 2026

EPA scraps Biden-era power plant carbon rules, moves to eliminate all power-sector GHG standards

“While mayors continue to advance local initiatives to protect residents, the EPA is moving backwards,” Climate Mayors Executive Director Kate Wright says.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Updated Sept. 15, 2026

Chemours, DuPont, Corteva reach $455M PFAS settlement with North Carolina

The agreement resolves contaminant claims that Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility released into the water and air. The three chemical giants also established a $135 million reserve fund.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 14, 2026

NextEra secures $1.9B DOE loan for Duane Arnold nuclear restart

The U.S. Department of Energy under the Trump administration has financed three plant restarts and made other conditional commitments to bring nuclear power online.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 9, 2026

SEC prods ISS on client vote, recommendation disclosures

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s request “raises serious First Amendment concerns,” an Institutional Shareholder Services spokesperson told ESG Dive.

By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 8, 2026

Three legal challenges to building a global carbon market for companies

As the global carbon market enters a critical stage, companies should prepare for a changing environment, a Morgan Lewis partner says.

By Levi McAllister • Sept. 3, 2026

California sues Trump administration over offshore wind ‘extortion racket’

The state alleges the Trump administration “abuses its authority” by diminishing the value of offshore wind energy leases before it makes an “unrefusable offer” to developers.

By Diana DiGangi • Sept. 2, 2026

SEC to propose recission of rule governing shareholder proposals: OMB

The Securities and Exchange Commission has submitted a proposal to rescind Rule 14a-8 to the White House Office of Management and Budget. The proposal is pending regulatory review.  

By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 1, 2026

Republican AGs press Big 4 firms over climate-related financial reporting

Sixteen GOP state attorneys general are probing KPMG, EY, PwC and Deloitte over their membership to organizations that pushed to advance climate-related financial reporting.

By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 1, 2026

Dem AGs dispute GOP’s probe into credit ratings agencies over ESG

In their letter to the SEC, the state attorneys general said their Republican counterparts’ criticism of credit rating agencies drew conclusions “based on factual inaccuracies and distortions.”

By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 28, 2026

Deloitte to pay $21.5M to settle claims its DEI programs violated federal civil rights law

“Government contractors cannot reward or penalize employees based on race or sex,” the attorney general said.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 28, 2026

Meta settles landmark child privacy case for up to $18B

The proposed settlement with multiple states, districts and territories would also create new rules for users under 18. Meta is calling on fellow platforms YouTube and TikTok to implement similar rules.

By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 26, 2026

B&G Foods’ Green Giant sale runs into antitrust concerns in Canada

The sale of two vegetable brands to Nortera Foods could lead to higher prices and fewer choices for consumers, the country’s Competition Bureau claimed.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 21, 2026