The National Credit Union Administration is seeking the perspective of credit union leaders in areas vulnerable to natural disasters to gauge the true scope of environmental changes and to inform best practices for managing their impact.

At the two big banks, proposed phaseouts of lending for new fossil-fuel exploration drew less shareholder support on Tuesday than they did a year ago. The results were a blow to activists who want big banks to take stronger action to combat climate change.

Bank of America hits 100% recycled-plastic card goal for Earth Day, First U.S. Community Credit Union names new CEO, Santander partners with DailyPay, and more in this week's banking news roundup.

JPMorgan's board of directors recommended shareholders reject three proposals for the bank to divest from fossil fuels, set new emissions reduction targets and detail 2030 decarbonization plans.

"Florida will not side with economic central planners; we will not adopt policies that threaten personal economic freedom and security," said Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Federal banking regulators should allow banks to receive Community Reinvestment Act credit for making loans to community news organizations.

The New York megabank unveiled the most complete accounting to date of its carbon footprint, and pledged to further reduce emissions from various high-emitting industries. Climate activists offered a mix of praise and concern.

The measure prohibits government contracts with companies deemed to be "boycotting" the fossil fuel, firearm, timber, mining, and agriculture industries.

President Joe Biden's nominee to lead the World Bank said there's sufficient scientific evidence that burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change, seeking to address criticism about the lender's commitment to the issue under its outgoing chief.