Climate change fueling rise in property insurance premiums
Rise in annual premiums for property insurance due to climate changes will reinforce long-term shifts driven by urbanization and emerging economies.
More fund managers join net-zero initiative formed to stem climate change
A slew of big investment management companies has joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative launched last December. Now, almost $3 trillion in assets, almost half of the worldâ
Germany adopts new law to hasten the end of coal plants
A new climate law adopted by Germany requires that all coal-fired power plants be shut down before the promulgated 2038 deadline. In January 2020, the German government had negotia
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: 5 Carbon Capture & Storage Startups Saving the World!
From capturing and reducing carbon dioxide to creating negative emissions, we’ve found the five carbon capture and storage startups putting climate action at the forefront of
Japan to attain zero emissions, carbon neutral society by 2050
Prime Minister Suga’s commitment to zero emissions, carbon neutral society is a big shift in Tokyo’s climate change policies, where 40% of its energy needs are met by coal powe
HSBC commits nearly $1 trillion to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
With a portfolio of Asian clients that rely on fossil fuel investments, HSBC will be in a difficult position to realize its commitment to zero emissions by 2050.
Bill Gates’s TerraPower to build nuclear power stations with the ability to store heat energy
TerraPower, Bill Gates’s nuclear energy venture hopes to build small advanced nuclear power stations that can reduce our reliance on coal-based utilities.
First Street Maps Flood-Prone Homes in the US
To meet this crisis of climate, a nonprofit, First Street Foundation, has launched a website offering flood risk data on more than 142 million homes across the country.
EV Adoption could save Americans $70 Billion Each Year
Extensive electric vehicle adoption can save billions of dollars and many lives.
