Will BlackRock’s Climate Move Cause a Domino Effect?
This isn’t the first time that BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s annual letters to CEOs and clients addressed climate risk and[…]
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The Federal Government and PREPA Must do Better for Puerto Rico
While Puerto Rico struggles to recover from a recent spate of earthquakes, the strongest one a category 6.4 on the[…]
Read morePlant-based foods are booming, but we need sustainable meat, too.
The statistics on plant-based proteins are eye opening: Beyond Meat’s shares have more than tripled in value since its IPO[…]
Read moreFDA’s updated results for PFAS in food suggest progress but raise questions about its method
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released revised lab results from testing for 16 PFAS in food. Initial results[…]
Read moreThe Blue Economy: from principles to practice
In recent years, investment circles have been abuzz with a bright new shiny object — the “Blue Economy.” Pick an[…]
Read moreLong considered a “clean” energy source, hydropower can actually be bad for climate
An EDF study published in Environmental Science and Technology shows that hydropower — the leading renewable energy technology projected to[…]
Read moreHow companies are using electric trucks to reduce air pollution and save money
Earlier this year, Amazon announced it would purchase 100,000 electric trucks like this one as part of its efforts to[…]
Read moreThe Court’s TSCA decision is a much bigger win for public health than first meets the eye
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a landmark case involving a challenge to EPA’s so-called “framework rules” that[…]
Read moreClimate-resilient fisheries require fairness and equity
Issues of social equity and fairness are central to functioning societies across the globe. When there is the perception of[…]
Read moreSAFER Pipelines Act Provides Critical Safety and Pollution Protections
Major new federal pipeline safety legislation introduced in November will bring about dramatic new environmental and public safety benefits for[…]
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