Democrats are pushing the limits of what can be defined as “infrastructure” as they aim to sell President Biden’s $2 trillion-plus spending plan to the American people in the face of harsh GOP criticism. “Paid leave is infrastructure. Child care …
What does it mean to be a local politician in 2021? Probably a good deal of headache. Beside that, it means the unique opportunity to help save the planet. The mayors supporting StopGlobalWarming.eu have some ideas to share when it …
The last year has raised a question many of us never thought to ask: What happens when we can’t attend concerts, movies or ball games? How do we react when bars and restaurants are shuttered, schools and churches are closed, …
What do you want from your investments? Is it purely profit or would you rather that your money did some good too? For many of us, the cold, hard financial reality is that the former dominates our thinking, but there …
What are green bonds? Green bonds are used by governments, banks, municipalities or corporations to raise cash for new or existing projects that are meant to have positive environmental and climate impacts. Bonds can cover energy, water management, building construction, water, land use and transport. Projects might be specifically aimed at energy efficiency, pollution prevention, sustainable …
By John Teahan, manager, RWC Enhanced Income Fund What investors need to know on how food waste impacts the businesses they invest in and the planet A breath taking one-third of all food produced is lost …
How can we start saving the planet – right here, right now? And how do we even figure out what to focus on? We’ve found experts and activists who can tell us what works best, and put your questions to …
Posted on 10 February 2021 New report, “In Too Deep: What We Know, And Don’t Know, About Deep Seabed Mining,” outlines likely impacts of deep seabed mining on ecosystems and biodiversity, and risks of allowing industry to proceed. Lisbon, 10 …
Many large companies are developing net-zero strategies, but what about smaller firms? These days it seems like every Tom, Dick and multi-national corporation has a lavish sustainability programme, designed to help protect the environment for generations to come. Whether it’s …
Electric forklifts versus Propane forklifts – What to Choose for your Company? Electric forklifts and propane forklifts look almost the same if you see them from a certain distance, however, if you take a closer look, you will notice right …
President Joe Biden Gage Skidmore Politicians talk a lot about what they would do “on Day One,” and Joe Biden has already amassed a pretty long to-do-immediately list, which includes crucial work on COVID-19 policy and recovery, voting rights, corporate …
<p>This is what climate change has brought.</p><p>”Aridification” is what Bradley Udall formally calls the situation in the western U.S. But perhaps more accurately, he calls it hot drought – heat-induced lack of water due to climate change. That was the …
The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation continues to bungle what should be an easy assignment for the storied 87 year-old agency—understanding the urgency of the climate crisis and embracing composting as a strategy that can help curb …
After a turbulent 2020 for all commodities, what can we expect in the coming year? S&P Global Platts president Martin Fraenkel shares his view. This year has been unlike any other in recent history. The coronavirus pandemic has left the …
ETF investors are reassessing their portfolios for a 2021 rebound given what the rough experiences in a very forgettable 2020. As China continues to stabilize, one strong option is the Xtrackers MSCI China A Inclusion Equity ETF (ASHX). ASHX seeks investment …