The U.S. 5th National Climate Assessment Describes Need for an Equitable Transition
Building upon the centuries-old history of climate science linking to ongoing efforts to respect this planetary boundary, the U.S....
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Travis Knoll, Ph.D.
- Nov 23
Climate Politics are New, Climate Science Is Not
Source: NASA. Human driven climate change is the first and often discussed planetary boundary, that is the system that maintains the...
Gabriel Thoumi
- Nov 21
We Hit 2 Celsius... And There Are No Lifeboats
The Earth’s mean temperatures for November 17th were 2.06 degrees Celsius higher than the pre-industrial average, according to data from...
Travis Knoll, Ph.D.
- Nov 9
Where does the idea of natural wealth really come from?
Last week, in “Launching Responsible Alpha’s Planetary Boundaries Series”, we alerted business leaders and financial services...
U.S. Exports: Bees, Boundaries, and Biodiversity
How dependent are our U.S. exports on pollinators? Have you noticed that there are fewer insects on your windshield as you drive around...
Travis Knoll, Ph.D.
- Nov 2
Launching Responsible Alpha’s Planetary Boundaries Series
We at Responsible Alpha are starting a blog series focused exclusively on researching and compiling the latest market trends, frameworks,...
Ecologists: Time to Understand Markets to Create Influence
Transforming the financial sector into a driver of positive change to promote nature-based solutions is one of the greatest challenges of...
Travis Knoll, Ph.D.
- Oct 18
What are Sustainable and Green Bonds: Debt Financing a Resilient Future
Bonds related to environmental and sustainability projects have recaptured the headlines. Netherlands raised $5 billion in green bond...
Travis Knoll, Ph.D.
- Oct 10
Leader of 1.2 Billion Catholics Warns of Dangers of Stalled Climate Action
Last Wednesday, Pope Francis, the leader of 1.2 billion Catholics, released an updated commentary on climate change. As Mongabay reported...
Travis Knoll, Ph.D.
- Sep 24
Biodiversity is Trending, But is Protection?
Key Bullets: Biodiversity and ecosystem collapse rank as the 4th major global risk, with a focus on sustainability analysis. Ecosystem...
Travis Knoll, Ph.D.
- Aug 11
Japan Saves Money Joining the Green Manufacturing Wave
We at Responsible Alpha have argued large manufacturers, including state national champions like Brazil’s fossil fuel company, Petrobras,...
Stephanie Schefer
- Mar 31
Who Has The Power? U.S. PV Power Potential Vs. Actual Solar Usage
Read our new dashboard. Institutional Investors Utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) in a key focal point for institutional investors....
Gabriel Thoumi
- Mar 23
Now – The Climate Transition Requires Executive Competency
Sean Bourke, Managing Director, Pearse Partners; Mohadeseh Abdullahi, Molten Ventures; Katherine Howells, Senior Consultant, Pearse...
Where Can Latin America Find Money For Their Affordable Housing?
March 7, 2023 After considering the economic and demographic disequilibrium along with the climate-related challenges facing the Latin...
Gabriel Thoumi
- Jan 24
Davos Update – Polycrisis And Planetary Boundaries Meet The Anthropocene While ESG Prevails
January 24, 2023 The news from Davos this past week was diverse and enlightening, yet more of the same. While some understandably...
Gabriel Thoumi
- Jan 3
Replicable Analysis And Algorithms – Future Truth ESG By Fighting Greenwashing
January 3, 2023 Corporations, investors, regulators, and the public want to know if ESG commitments institutions make are truthful – not...
Gabriel Thoumi
- Oct 1, 2022
Themes After NYC Climate Week: The Times They Are A-Changin'
October 1, 2022 We wanted to share our impressions after many of us convened in NYC during Climate Week September 19-23. Climate Week is...
Steven Hyland, Jr. Ph.D.
- Sep 23, 2022
US States & Renewable Energy Investments
September 23, 2022 The U.S. reduced its CO2 emissions 7.63 percent between 2010 and 2019. This reduction hides regional variations that...
Gabriel Thoumi
- Sep 14, 2022
GHG Emissions by Congressional District
September 14, 2022 The U.S. economy has a high level of regional specialization and economic complexity. This is clear when assessing...
Xiangyu Shen
- Aug 30, 2022
Toxic Chemicals by Congressional Districts
August 30, 2022 Where these toxic chemicals are released measured by Congressional district are described in Responsible Alpha's latest...
Gabriel Thoumi
- Aug 16, 2022
Celebrate Legislation Action, Come On!
August 16, 2022 Today, President Biden will officially sign the Inflation Reduction Act and enable the country to transition towards a...
Xiangyu Shen
- Aug 12, 2022
See the U.S. Plastics Supply Chain
August 12, 2022 The U.S. Plastics Supply Chain shows how plastics are made in the U.S. Click on Responsible Alpha's dashboard and see...
Steven Hyland, Jr. Ph.D.
- Aug 2, 2022
The Time Has Come...To Pay Our Fair Share
August 2, 2022 Inside the Inflation Reduction Act proposed last week by Senators Manchin and Schumer is a hidden return to normal, a call...
Gabriel Thoumi
- Jul 23, 2022
On the Street …The Heat Is On
July 23, 2022 This year and going forward, companies will face increasing pressure to begin their active transition to a low-carbon,...
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