A river “dead” in Zambia after acidic waste spills on a Chinese-owned mine

A river “dead” in Zambia after acidic waste spills on a Chinese-owned mine

Zambia Jitwe (AP) – Zambia authorities and environmentalists worry about the long-term effects of the sour spillage on the Chinese-owned mine, which pollutes a major river and may affect millions of people after signs of pollution of at least 100 kilometers (60 miles) downstream. Investigators from the Zambian Engineering Agency said the leak occurred on…

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Berkshire Hathaway director Olson resigns, Buffett opposes shareholder proposal

Berkshire Hathaway director Olson resigns, Buffett opposes shareholder proposal

By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – Berkshire Hathaway said Friday that director Ronald Olson, in addition to Warren Buffett, will leave the board due to policy changes. Berkshire also said in an agency statement at its annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska that the board unanimously urged to reject the recommendations of seven shareholders, including diversity and…

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