“I am pleased by the NYSE’s decision to withdraw this dangerous proposal. I appreciate the efforts of so many to provide input to the SEC, NYSE, and their elected representatives. This news illustrates the impact of public engagement on important issues. The proposed creation of Natural Asset Companies is one of the greatest threats to rural communities in the history of our nation. Under the proposal, private interests, including foreign-controlled sovereign wealth funds, could use their capital to purchase or manage farmland, national and state parks, and other mineral-rich areas and stop essential economic activities like farming, grazing, and energy extraction.” — Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks
In Episode 410 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup of the latest in energy and conservation news. She discusses the SEC rule to list natural asset companies in the NYSE being pulled by the latter, SCOTUS hearing challenges to the Chevron Doctrine, and Washington State legislature hearing a bill to enshrine the right to hunt and fish this afternoon. Tune in to learn more!
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SHOW NOTES
EP 409: Fighting ESG & Natural Asset Companies ft. Treasurer Marlo Oaks
SEC Accepted Request To Remove Controversial Natural Asset Companies Listing Rule
SCOTUS Hears Two Challenges To Chevron Doctrine
Washington State Bill Wants to Enshrine Fishing, Hunting Into Constitution
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