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Big Business Leaders Urge Repeal of Mississippi Law Opposed by LGBT Community
2016-04-07 18:17:41| Beverages - Topix.net
Executives of several major U.S. corporations urged Mississippi on Wednesday to repeal a new state law that allows businesses to deny wedding services to same-sex couples on religious grounds. The measure, which also permits employers to cite principles of faith in setting workplace policies on dress code, grooming and bathroom access, was signed into law on Tuesday by Republican Gov. Phil Bryant.
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California lawmakers urge CalPERS to divest from Exxon
2016-03-31 13:53:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Two California Democratic congressmen on Wednesday urged the California Public Employees Retirement System, the largest U.S. public pension fund, to divest from oil giant ExxonMobil over its handling of the issue of climate change. Congressmen Ted Lieu and Mark DeSaulnier sent a letter to CalPERS CEO Anne Stausboll, saying it is "morally suspect" for the $300 billion pension fund "to invest in a company that engaged in morally reprehensible conduct" on climate change. The lawmakers said the...
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Calfornia lawmakers urge CalPERS to divest from Exxon
2016-03-30 20:52:20| Oil & Gas - Topix.net
Two California Democratic congressmen on Wednesday urged the California Public Employees Retirement System, the largest U.S. public pension fund, to divest from oil giant ExxonMobil over its handling of the issue of climate change. Congressmen Ted Lieu and Mark DeSaulnier sent a letter to CalPERS CEO Anne Stausboll, saying it is "morally suspect" for the $300 billion pension fund "to invest in a company that engaged in morally reprehensible conduct" on climate change.
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US, Argentina sign climate pact, urge aviation emissions deal
2016-03-24 16:57:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Climate Home: US president Barack Obama and Argentina president Mauricio Macri have agreed to work together on climate change and approve the 2015 Paris agreement by the end of 2016. The pair said they would work to secure a global deal to cut aviation emissions this year, phase out potent warming gases known as HFCs and scale up renewables. We share a commitment to protect this planet for our children and grandchildren, said Obama in a press conference on Wednesday. The presidents support was critical to...
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Brands urge to speak out on Cambodia union law
2016-03-23 13:54:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Global brands and retailers sourcing from Cambodia are being urged to speak up over the drafting of a controversial new trade union law by the country's government, which labour groups say is not in compliance with International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions.
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