Articles by Aaron Clark and Annie Lee

New Risk to Global Supply Chains Emerges as Weary Crews, Stuck Offshore, Halt Work

A new risk to global supply chains is emerging as exhausted seafarers stuck offshore for months halt work, a breaking point caused by restrictions on crew changes amid coronavirus precautions. Three vessels are idled in Australia after crews who worked …

Roundup: Nations Stepping Up Scrutiny of Vessels, Trains Shipping from China

Vessels and trains coming from China are in focus as nations take steps to halt the spread of a deadly coronavirus that originated in the world’s second-biggest economy. Here’s a roundup of some of the latest efforts by authorities globally, …

New Crop of Satellites Will Identify Biggest Contributors to Climate Change

A wave of satellites set to orbit the Earth will be able to pinpoint producers of greenhouse gases, right down to an individual leak at an oil rig. More than a dozen governments and companies have or are planning to …

Exxon Mobil’s Airstrip in Papua New Guinea Heavily Damaged After Earthquake

Exxon Mobil Corp. built a runway to land some of the world’s biggest planes as part of its endeavor to tap gas riches in one of the most remote spots on Earth. But an earthquake Monday in Papua New Guinea …

Exxon’s LNG Plant in Papua New Guinea Could Be Shut for 6 Weeks After Quake

Exxon Mobil Corp.’s $19 billion liquefied natural gas export project in Papua New Guinea may remain shut for six weeks after an earthquake rocked the country’s remote highlands, which are home to the venture’s upstream gas supplies, according to UBS …

Rideshare Firm Lyft Hits Roadblock in NYC Ahead of Scheduled Start

Lyft Inc. isn’t authorized to offer ride sharing in New York, according to the city’s taxi regulator, just days before it was due to start service. The service hasn’t complied with safety requirements and licensing criteria and the city’s rules …

Ore. Examines Ways to Extend Time Off for Pregnancies

One of the toughest decisions a mother can face is between caring for a new infant and returning to work. The first few months of life are a critical bonding time between mother and child; however, with few companies providing …