News
FTC: Green Misrepresentations A Problem
RALEIGH — Amazon’s statement that its wind farm in northeastern North Carolina will provide electricity for data centers located near Washington Dulles International Airport, nearly 200 miles away, could be a problem for the federal regulators that police corporate advertising and promotion. The Federal Trade Commission has issued guidelines for “green claims” since 1992, and deceptive statements could result in legal action by the agency.