Climate change is already costing the global economy - and damage will only worsen without green initiatives, Fed"s Brainard says
Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard's comments stressing climate change come as the central bank has stepped up green initiatives in recent months. Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard. AP Photo/Cliff Owen Climat.....»»
This Tariff Could Be Biden’s Best Climate Change Tool
President Joe Biden has plans to fight climate change with clean energy mandates, investments in electric vehicles and tough new limits on greenhouse gas emissions. But his most potent weapon against global warming may be a so-called border adj.....»»
Wyden hails Portland park as "Green New Deal resolution in action"
The Green New Deal resolution refers to a plan backed by other politicians, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, aimed at combating climate change and other social crises......»»
Project Syndicate: Climate change has finally reached a tipping point that’s good
The costs of the green transition are far less than the costs of doing nothing......»»
Project Syndicate: Climate change has finally reached a tipping point that we can welcome
The costs of the green transition are far less than the costs of doing nothing......»»
Most banks miss climate market risk; plus the dangerous dilution of ESG
By David Callaway, Callaway Climate Insights When it comes to climate change risk, the majority of banks and asset managers are still flying blind, despite the rash of global warming pledges in the........»»
CalPERS tilts deck toward ExxonMobil proxy activist; plus Tesla’s China problems
By David Callaway, Callaway Climate Insights Climate change has invisibly altered Earth’s axis, new research shows. Glacial melting due to global warming is likely the cause of a shift in the........»»
Climate scientists debunk 13 myths about global warming
Climate scientists debunk myths about global warming, the temperature record, carbon dioxide, extreme weather, and climate change. Climate scientists Deepti Singh and Ben Cook debu.....»»
The founder of the World Economic Forum explains why "a new mindset" is giving him hope for climate action, and shares which companies are getting it right
Klaus Schwab credits a good portion of his philosophy on climate change to Bill Gates, who he said is a leader in the green movement. Insider Studios.....»»
: Biden’s Earth Day summit: New 2030 emissions target and all that’s expected in push to restore climate credentials
Climate change has been a key topic in President Joe Biden's first 100 days in office and now the administration looks to reclaim a leadership position in the fight to slow man-made global warming with a closely watched global summit......»»
: Big investors ask banks to get serious on climate change
Bankers’ pay should include an element indexed on attaining the net-zero emissions targets, said the major global investors......»»
: As Kerry secures climate pledge with China, here’s what else to watch for at Biden’s Earth Day summit
Climate change has been a key topic in President Joe Biden's first 100 days in office and now the administration looks to reclaim a leadership position in the fight to slow man-made global warming with a closely watched global summit......»»
: Facebook hits 100% renewable energy target early, still faces heat for climate-change denial on site
Global operations at Facebook are now supported by 100% renewable energy and have reached net-zero emissions, the social media giant said Thursday......»»
Global Net Zero Climate Change Targets Are "Pie In The Sky"
Global Net Zero Climate Change Targets Are "Pie In The Sky" .....»»
The giant ship stuck in the Suez Canal is costing the global economy an estimated $400 million per hour
On average, $9.7 billion in goods travels through the canal, which connects Asia and Europe, every day. The Ever Given, trapped in the Suez Canal, Egypt, as of Thursday, March 25, 2021. Suez Canal Authority A c.....»»
Why the Hot New Shade for Green Bonds Could Be Blue
Few places in the world have greater need for financing to fund water projects and protect the oceans than the Indo-Pacific region, with its vast coastlines and countless islands, many at risk from rising sea levels due to climate change. Enter.....»»
Biden advisors reportedly plan $3 trillion more spending on infrastructure, universal pre-K, climate change initiatives
Biden may split up a massive infrastructure bill into separate legislative pieces to fulfill his economic agenda, according to a report. President Joe Biden. Evan Vucci/AP Joe Biden's econ.....»»
: Investors with $54 trillion tell companies pledging net zero emissions to show their work
There is growing global momentum around companies making ambitious climate-change commitments, but a corporate tracker said Monday that companies have a long way to go in delivering on these promises......»»
Fred Smith emphasizes importance of combatting climate change in congressional hearing
“Addressing climate change is bigger than one business,” Fred Smith said. “For the U.S. to remain a global economic leader, we must work together on sound policy, and innovative solutions for our planet.”.....»»
Why Hydrogen Fuel Is The Next Big Green Thing
As COVID-19 starts to take up less of the world's attention, the issue of climate change and green energy is growing. read more.....»»
Jeff Bezos has picked a new CEO for his Earth Fund, whose job is to spend $10 billion on climate change initiatives by 2030
"We're excited to announce that Dr. Andrew Steer has agreed to lead the Bezos Earth Fund as President and CEO," Bezos said in an Instagram post. Jeff Bezos at t.....»»