Buffett thumbs nose at greenhouse gas proposal

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Billionaire investor's green credentials take a dent as Berkshire Hathaway Group votes against emission caps for energy firms

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Group has voted against a proposal to impose greenhouse gas emissions caps on its utility companies. The proposal, contained in the firm's proxy statement, was made...

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