Environment
S.E.C. Proposes to Kill Climate Change Disclosure Rule
Key Points
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed to eliminate a rule that would have mandated companies to disclose their contributions to climate change and the risks associated with a warming planet. This proposed rule aimed to require businesses to provide transparent information regarding their environmental impact and climate-related risks.
An oil drilling site in Wyoming. The S.E.C. rule would have required companies to disclose their contributions to climate change and the risks they faced from a warming planet.