The ‘S’ in ESG is becoming increasingly controversial for Latin American companies
(Michael Molinski is a senior economist at Trendline Economics. He’s worked for Fidelity, Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo, and…
Hawaii Electric, PG&E, and the new climate risk to utilities
— As utilities reel from higher rates, a new era in climate risk threatens a popular dividend — All…
Happy Birthday, climate law! How many more will you celebrate?
(Bill Sternberg is a veteran Washington journalist and former editorial page editor of USA Today.) WASHINGTON, D.C. (Callaway Climate…
Montana climate verdict a warning sign for banks, fund managers
In today’s edition: — Big Oil and Coal won’t be the only targets of future youth climate suits after…
Book Review: ‘A Woman in the Polar Night’
(John Maxwell Hamilton, a former foreign correspondent who has covered the environment, is the Hopkins P. Breazeale Professor of…
Lessons from Maui as global warming finds a new way to wreak havoc
Hawaii is no stranger to natural disasters. Its history is fraught with hurricanes, tsunamis, volcano eruptions, even some wildfires….
Zeus: Political plan emerges that could end the climate culture debate – for good
(David Callaway is founder and Editor-in-Chief of Callaway Climate Insights. He is the former president of the World Editors…
ESG risks start filtering into merger deals as disaster costs soar
In today’s edition: — ESG risks, still not thoroughly disclosed, start to filter into mergers due diligence — Jockeying…
Sizzling pavements a new climate threat; plus Barbie’s English guesthouse visit
(A native of England, veteran journalist Matthew Diebel has worked at NBC News, Time, USA Today and News Corp.,…
Renewable deals rack up as oil firms fight for new markets
Renewables rule: A large share of the new generating capacity built in the U.S. over the past few years is…
Private equity’s ESG record reveals troubling trend
(Mark Hulbert, an author and longtime investment columnist, is the founder of the Hulbert Financial Digest; his Hulbert Ratings…
UK’s sudden lurch toward oil a lesson in electoral politics for GOP
In today’s edition: — The UK government thinks it can survive next year’s election by going big on oil….
The climate crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border reaches new heights
(Michael Molinski is a senior economist at Trendline Economics. He’s worked for Fidelity, Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo, and…
Global warming and the makings of a market crisis
LONDON (Callaway Climate Insights) — This summer’s climate disasters in Europe, the U.S. and Canada have focused financial minds…
Zeus: European election turmoil threatens climate agenda
(David Callaway is founder and Editor-in-Chief of Callaway Climate Insights. He is the former president of the World Editors…
Race against time for Biden’s climate law as it turns a year old
In today’s edition: — The Inflation Reduction Act turns one next month. Not a moment too soon. — Reverse…
‘Fire and Rain’ at summer camp in the U.S., plus the Rivian rollout turning heads
(A native of England, veteran journalist Matthew Diebel has worked at NBC News, Time, USA Today and News Corp.,…
EU climate lead at risk as Timmermans may depart to run for Dutch PM
LONDON (Callaway Climate Insights) — Climate shocker in Europe earlier today after EU climate envoy Frans Timmermans said he plans to run…
What a company’s Implied Temperature Rise can – and can’t – tell investors
(Mark Hulbert, an author and longtime investment columnist, is the founder of the Hulbert Financial Digest; his Hulbert Ratings…
Carbon capture deals gain traction as climate pressure soars
— Carbon capture deals are gaining traction on Wall Street. Does it matter? — A novel idea for fixing…
Wall Street shifting gears back to climate finance after ESG backlash
After more than a year of keeping a low profile around all things ESG because of political backlash, Wall…