How to find a mutual fund that’s truly climate friendly
(Mark Hulbert, an author and longtime investment columnist, is the founder of the Hulbert Financial Digest; his Hulbert Ratings…
Behind the summer rally in sustainable funds
There’s nothing like a rising tide to float all boats, and for the beleaguered sustainable fund sector, also known…
A new investment tactic to reduce oil and gas production
(Mark Hulbert, an author and longtime investment columnist, is the founder of the Hulbert Financial Digest; his Hulbert Ratings…
First U.S. offshore wind lease auction in Gulf faces obstacles, including hurricane
— Bidders on U.S. offshore wind leases getting dose of potential real time, thanks to Idalia — Wind and…
JP Morgan Chase getting more active in climate deals
(A native of England, veteran journalist Matthew Diebel has worked at NBC News, Time, USA Today and News Corp.,…
Fukushima release a painful reminder of nuclear power’s divisiveness
I’m traveling to Japan next week for the first time since the Fukushima earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster 12…
A small island ponders its wind potential — and its birds
Recently, I boarded a small Dornier 228 plane, a German-made 19-seater, short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft that serves the island of Alderney,…
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…
The huge differences in funds calling themselves ‘sustainable’
(Mark Hulbert, an author and longtime investment columnist, is the founder of the Hulbert Financial Digest; his Hulbert Ratings…
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…