By Luke St Clair
Publication Date: 2026-10-05 16:18:00
Today’s ESG Updates
- Google and Apple’s Verification Nightmare: Facing an enormous number of lawsuits, tech companies have begun lobbying for influence in how age-verification laws are being written. Companies aim to stop private lawsuits by passing responsibility for prosecution to state Attorneys General. Driven by ‘privacy’ claims and First Amendment infringement for minors.
- Russia Latches on to Chinese E.V.s in Time of Shortage: As the war in Ukraine takes an increasing toll on Russia’s ability to produce and procure fuels, fuel shortages mount. Government subsidies and incentives have created a boom in electric vehicle sales.
- Australian Climate Secretary Speaks Out: Fighting the allegation of impartiality, in what is supposed to be an apolitical role, Australia’s secretary for Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water seeks to fight climate misinformation.
- Trump Brokers Deal With Europe and G7: Trump, threatening diesel export bans on a heavily…
