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The first small-scale nuclear plant in the US died before it could live
Six nuclear reactors just 9 feet across planned for Idaho were supposed to prove out the dream of cheap, small-scale nuclear energy. Now the project has been canceled.
The financial sector is failing to estimate climate risk, say two groups in the UK
Economic models have been slow to grasp the potential damage of warming, which means companies and consumers often don’t realize their investments may be in danger.
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States that limit business with banks that 'boycott' fossil fuels could pay high cost, study says
Policies to boost fossil fuels by prohibiting governments from doing business with companies that take sustainability into consideration has the potential to cost states millions.
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How bad will climate change get? Just look at the U.S.
“As the world warms, the United States warms more,” reads the latest National Climate Assessment.
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Biden pushes to require big federal contractors to cut climate pollution
The proposed rule marks a significant step toward greening the government’s sprawling operations and one that could ripple across the U.S. supply chain.
Treasury Dept. to ask insurers for data on climate risks to measure coverage affordability
The department is proposing to gather information from across the country to establish where climate change is making property insurance unaffordable or inaccessible.
Is it time to rethink what ESG investing means?
With Tesla off of one ESG index but still on others—and Exxon listed on an index that excludes companies that extract oil sands—what does ESG investing overall actually prioritize?
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