Activist short-seller targets environmental failings

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By Jim GilesAug 17, 2026, 6:00 am48 pts
A new activist investment fund that focuses exclusively on environmental issues has touted its first success after targeting a company that provides emissions-intensive electricity generation to data centers. Sunlight Partners’ report, released in May, singled out Babcock & Wilcox (B&W), a manufacturer with…

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