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After decades of celebrating liberal activists for exerting pressure on corporations to end racism, clean up the environment, support abortion rights and “voting rights," the media is now panicking over belated counter-actions by conservatives against such corporate activism.

And Biden is reportedly nearing a decision on student loan relief.

Household debt levels are increasing, but very few consumers are showing deep signs of distress, according to the New York Fed.

So far, many financial institutions have avoided decisive measures. But the pressure from activist shareholders isn’t going away.

Officials estimate this will cut carbon emissions by 222 million metric tons over 30 years and will save Americans $3 million per year on utility bills

The U.S. is proposing a surge of supplies to help countries break their dependence on Russia. That raises the prospect of new gas infrastructure and climate backsliding.

To view past editions of The Hill's 12:30 Report, click here: https://thehill.com/30ARS1U  

Tsunami warnings in a region hit by nuclear disaster in 2011 were lifted after a few hours. The damage was still being assessed, but it appeared contained.

Also in this edition of the newsletter: A map that shows imperiled biodiversity in the lower 48 states.

Also in this edition of the newsletter: A map that shows imperiled biodiversity in the lower 48 states.