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Clean Energy Transforms China and India: U.S. Quits and Loses
Source: energyintel China and India are known as manufacturing and technology powerhouses, producing products for the entire world. Such...
2 days ago


Climate Has Reshaped Housing Insurance: Homeowning Less Unaffordable
"Insurance is the climate canary in the coal mine, and the canary is gasping for breath right now," Dave Jones , California's former...
2 days ago


Contagion and Climate Risk: Credit Ratings Agencies, Systemic Risks, and Default Probabilities
Climate change is reshaping financial markets, yet credit rating agencies (CRAs) continue to to be challened by how to include climate...
Sep 5


Credit Rating Agencies and Climate Risk: Advice on Changing Ratings Methodologies
Credit rating agencies such as S&P, Moody’s, and Fitch monitor global finance, and their ratings are used by institutions and investors...
Sep 5


Clean Energy Race: China Winning, U.S. Quitting
Recent data illustrates a dramatic divergence in clean energy momentum. In the first half of 2025 alone, China added over 212 GW of solar...
Aug 27


Japan's Decarbonized Capacity Auction : Two Steps Forward, Two Steps Sidewise
Japan's Long-Term Decarbonized Capacity Auction (LTDA) is a key policy designed to secure clean electricity and support the nation's...
Aug 26


2024 Climate Report: Global Records Shattered
The American Meteorological Society's latest State of the Climate report confirms 2024 was a year of unprecedented global records. This...
Aug 21


Climate Scenario Analysis: Mapping Risks and Opportunities at Scale
How can climate scenario analysis help investors understand and prepare for climate impacts across industries? Summary Climate scenario...
Aug 20


The Mysterious Meandering Mississippi: Extreme Weather Risks the Old River Control Structure and the U.S. Economy
How does the blue economy affect national asset health? The Mississippi River, at more than 3,800 miles long, flowing through 10 states...
Aug 13


Bison Bond: A Financial Opportunity Whose Time Has Come
Once numbering over 8 million, bison were systematically slaughtered in the 19th century as part of a deliberate campaign to destroy the lifeways of Plains Tribes. This ecological genocide devastated grassland ecosystems and left formerly bison-reliant Tribal nations facing deep poverty, food insecurity, and health disparities that persist today. The Bison Bond proposal by Responsible Alpha, Gwen Bridge Consulting, and partners outlines a Indigenous-led investment strategy to
Aug 13


Why Protecting Pollinators Matters to America’s Economy
Pollinators are the unseen workforce powering America’s agriculture, sustaining crops worth billions in export revenue. In 2021 alone, pollinator-dependent exports from the U.S. reached $16.17 billion. Yet, their populations are declining due to pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change, threatening a share of the nation’s agricultural economy. Protecting pollinators is not only an environmental priority, but also an economic necessity.Â
Aug 13


Transition Plans: New IFRS Guidance Helps Connect Climate Goals to Strategy
What should companies disclose in a climate transition plan? The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Â has published new...
Aug 8


Updating Your Credit Score: Include Deforestation Risk in Debt Scoring
How can investors use debt markers to reduce deforestation and promote nature-positive outcomes? The Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute...
Aug 5


Renewables Won: Cheaper, Bigger, Better, and One Day, Near Free
Why should we use more renewable energy—from small businesses to corporations to economies, beyond an environmental perspective? In the...
Jul 31


Are Auditors Flying Blind on Climate Risk?
Are audit reports showing how auditors consider climate risks in financial statements?  Carbon Tracker’s new report, Flying Blind:...
Jul 24


Renewable Energy but not for Climate Change: How Renewable Energy is Benefiting China
While the United States is returning to oil and gas, China is leveraging its world-leading renewable energy sectors to reduce its energy dependence on foreign nations and to strengthen its international influence.
Jul 22


Understanding the Impact of the Recent Federal Budget Bill on the U.S. Climate Sector
The recently passed federal budget bill has prompted widespread discussion across the economic, healthcare, and environmental sectors. While opinions on the bill differ across the political spectrum, one area where its effects are particularly significant is the U.S. climate sector.
Jul 17


Attribution Science: Why Fossil Firms May Owe Trillions in Climate Damages
A new study published in Nature (April 2025) finds a strong scientific link between major fossil fuel emitters and specific climate-related damages, like extreme heat. The researchers demonstrate a method for assigning real economic losses (in the hundreds of billions to trillions) to emissions from individual companies.
Jul 15


Through the Looking Glass: How COVID-19 Revealed the Need for Climate Stress Testing
What is the importance of climate stress testing as an institutional investor/business owner?
Jul 10


Can the EU Hit 90% Emissions Cuts by 2040—And What Comes Next?
On July 2, 2025, the European Commission announced a proposal for a legally binding climate target: cutting net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels.
Jul 9


Investing in Adaptation: PRI’s Guide to Climate Resilience and Risk Management
The UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has released an investor-oriented guide on climate adaptation and resilience
Jul 7


Forests for Resilience: Why Every Company Needs a Nature Policy
Forests cover about one-third of the land on Earth and are home to 80% of all terrestrial biodiversity. They are also a huge part of our planet’s natural capital and play a vital role in the lives of billions.
Jul 2


CSRD Reports Reveal Progress and Gaps on Double Materiality and Risk Disclosure
A new study analyzing 304 CSRD-aligned sustainability reports across 21 countries uncovers a key trend: companies are increasingly disclosing ESG risks with more structure and standardization, yet blind spots still exist.
Jul 1


123 Years Until We Reach Full Gender Equality: Global Gender Gap Report 2025
The World Economic Forum has published the Global Gender Gap Report for 2025, with data depicting parity trends in both developed and developing countries. Measured by 4 subindexes---Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, Political Empowerment---this paper gives insight on movement in gender equality practices, holding countries accountable.
Jun 26
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