SPOTLIGHT Polluting companies would face a hefty price tag if they actually had to pay for their climate damage. The cost of emitted carbon pollution would eat up 44% of profits for the nearly 15,000 companies, with 90% of the calculated damage …
SPOTLIGHT S&P has switched from numbers to narrative when rating ESG factors. It is a welcome move to focus on a clearer qualitative assessment of investments instead of complex, sometimes contradictory scores across different parts of a company’s activities. Investors have found S&Ps …
SPOTLIGHT Even as insurers cite climate risk as the reason for dropping out of volatile markets, a new report reveals U.S. insurers held $536 billion in fossil-fuel related assets in 2019. The report, conducted by Ceres, ERM, and Persefoni, found that the top …
While subfreezing temperatures affect how far any vehicle can travel, many EVs have unique capabilities that can help drivers cope with chilly temperatures.
Overview: Methane at COP27 Why methane? Background Methane is the second biggest cause of global warming, following carbon dioxide. It’s responsible for about half of the 1.1°C of warming, according to the IPCC. Main anthropogenic sources of methane (International Energy …
What is the Polluter Loophole Bill? The Polluter Loophole Bill is a side deal announced by Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chair Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). This legislation, negotiated in secret as part of the effort …
Transportation is the largest source of climate pollution in the U.S., responsible for over a third of all climate emissions. This in large part because of an over-reliance on cars and trucks. Public transit in all forms is one of …
Electric cars and trucks have higher safety ratings from major government agencies, reduced odds of injury in the case of an accident, lower personal injury claims, lower risk of rollover crashes, and reduced risk of fire in the case of …
Global demand for lithium, cobalt, nickel, and the other components of electric car and truck batteries is expected to skyrocket as more countries and automakers commit to making all new vehicles electric. As this demand grows, so does our responsibility …
Natural gas prices have doubled in the past year, putting pressure on American companies and consumers, a sign of U.S. vulnerability to international price fluctuations. After a decade of marginal or negative returns, U.S. drillers are using profits from higher …
The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow from October 31 through November 12, 2021. The Paris Agreement (2015) is a non-binding international agreement that commits countries to work together to limit …
What are some charging and equity considerations? Low-income communities and communities of color disproportionately feel the impacts of vehicle pollution and can benefit the most from the clean air and cost-saving benefits of electric cars and trucks. Yet, as more …
Summary A dramatic and surprising surge in atmospheric methane has emerged over the past several years. If not mitigated, this new trend could off-set the gains anticipated from the Paris Climate Agreement. In response, scientists have begun ringing alarm bells …
NCA4, Part Two: Impacts, Risks and Adaptation How Climate Change is harming humanity, shaping societies and endangering environments The Trump Administration’s recently published 4th National Climate Assessment Volume II, on climate impacts, risks and adaptation covers 19 national topics and …
Exclusive Briefing on IPCC Special Report on 1.5°C Transcript has been edited for clarity Moderator: Good evening from Incheon and good morning to all of you back in the U.S. I’m Bridgette Burkholder and I’ll be moderating the call today. …
