Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus is a rare but severe and potentially fatal virus transmitted primarily by mosquitoes. EEE primarily affects horses, but humans can also contract it. Most cases in the United States occur in the gulf coast and… Read More »EEE Virus – A Warming Danger
Renewable energy is a key aspect of global sustainability efforts. This shift from fossil fuels not only aligns with environmental goals but also presents a promising opportunity for financial growth by providing individuals and financial institutions numerous investment opportunities in… Read More »Investing in Renewable Energy: A Sustainable Opportunity
As the world turns its eyes toward the Paris 2024 Olympics, it is not just the athletic feats that will be seen, but also the innovative sustainability efforts associated with the Games. With climate change and environmental impact at the… Read More »The Green Games: Sustainability at the 2024 Olympics
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing has reshaped financial markets. Far from being a passing trend, and despite right-wing pushback, interest in ESG investment opportunities is growing, especially among millennials, Gen X, Gen Z and similar cohorts. These younger investors… Read More »The Status of ESG Investing: Sustainability Revolution Continues
Hurricane Beryl, which knocked out power to almost 3 million homes in Texas this week, is just one more illustration that the frequency and intensity of these tropical storms and hurricanes have been increasing. The science regarding extreme weather is… Read More »Climate Change is Fueling Hurricanes. Reducing Greenhouse Gases Will Help
While ESG is basically a mechanism to evaluate investment risk, various interest groups have weaponized the term to promote their specific agendas. Now nearly every policy proposal, regardless of validity, is dismissed without considering the long term implications of ignoring… Read More »A Victory for ESG
It is clear that company’s can no longer afford to ignore the use of forced child labor within their supply chains. It is not only bad for the children. It’s also bad for business.
An unfortunate consequence of the growing demand for environmentally progressive goods and services is “greenwashing.” Also called “green sheen,” greenwashing is deceitful marketing that exaggerates a business’s current or past practices in order for them to appear more environmentally friendly.… Read More »What is Greenwashing?
Green bonds are financial instruments designed to support environmental and climate related projects while simultaneously protecting the investment capital and any subsequent income. As a form of “fixed income” investments, bonds will typically provide investors with a set cash flow… Read More »What are Green Bonds?
Values-based investors are those that align their financial decisions with their personal ethical principles. Also called “socially conscious investing,” it is a remarkably vibrant trend that continues to grow. In 2020 the total U.S.-domiciled assets under management using sustainable investing… Read More »What is Impact Investing?