The California High-Speed Rail Authority has approved more than 1,100 change orders since work on the portion currently under construction began creating rising costs.
A Michigan court judge granted final approval of the mostly state-funded settlement with many young plaintiffs in tainted water case, but two engineering firms are not part of the agreement.
Bechtel, Zachry Group and KBR are named EPC contractors for just-sanctioned Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast LNG production sites, while Canada regulators approve two projects to move forward.
Latest and final IPCC climate change report warns that rapid action is key to the planet continuing to be habitable and offers a path forward through use of existing technologies.
Judge rejects industry groups' request for a nationwide injunction on the Waters of the US rule, which sets federal protections for certain water bodies and wetlands.