It would be easy to despair over climate change. After all, not only was 2024 the hottest year in recorded history, it was also when the world crossed the 1.5 C threshold that nearly every government pledged to avoid. But there are things we can still do, as individuals and together, to address, and hopefully reverse, the impact of global warming.
2024 is on track to be one of the hottest years ever recorded. Severe climate impacts are becoming impossible to ignore for businesses and investors worldwide. Rising temperatures, intensifying climate shocks, and disruptions to industries and supply chains underscore the… Read More »COP29: A Turning Point for Sustainable Investing
Green mortgages are becoming more popular with home buyers and homeowners who want sustainability in their financial lives. But what are green mortgages and how do they operate? Green mortgages (Energy Efficient Mortgages, or EEMs) are loans designed to… Read More »Why Choose a Green Mortgage?
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
Greenwashing is an unethical strategy used by companies to attract environmentally conscious investors and consumers through deceptive or exaggerated marketing tactics. A common example is when a company claims it has reoriented its operations in a more sustainable direction, but… Read More »Greenwashing is Environmental Clickbait
ESG investing has captured the interest of investors across the globe and continues to spark the curiosity of individuals who align themselves with the values that ESG represents. These principles are shared by investors across all ages and generations. But… Read More »Gen Z is the Future of ESG
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
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
On February 7, the EPA announced its revision of one of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). It tightened the regulation of annual Fine Particulate Matter – particles measuring 2.5 microns or less, known as PM2.5 and sometimes referred… Read More »Take A Moment To Appreciate The EPA
In April, President Biden signed Executive Order 14096 to “Revitalize our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All.” It states, “We must advance Environmental Justice for all by implementing and enforcing the Nation’s environmental and civil rights laws, preventing pollution,… Read More »Environmental Justice: A Primer