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The politics of climate change and ESG are about to get ugly

GreenBiz

During 2022, climate and mandatory ESG reporting will be on the ballot in scores of states and localities.

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Nielsen and Climate Central: Connecting the Dots on Climate Change

3BL Media

Objective: Highlight local media’s role in driving climate change awareness According to the American Meteorological Society , local weather broadcasting is extremely effective in raising awareness about climate change. 48% understand segments: Extreme heat was most often connected to climate change.

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How to Re-establish the UK’s Lead on Climate Change

Chris Hall

Former chair of the Committee on Climate Change Lord Deben believes the country can get back on track to net zero and regain its status as a global leader. When Glasgow hosted COP26 in 2021, bringing together 120 world leaders and more than 40,000 participants, the UK was seen as a world leader in the battle against climate change.

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How livestock is getting caught in the climate change crossfire

Corporate Knights

The irony is that animal production itself is fuelling climate change, creating 14.5% Animal agriculture is the lion’s share of food’s contribution to the climate problem globally,” says Lenore Newman, director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford.

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Climate Change: How It's Affecting Your Health and How Businesses Can Help Fight This Global Crisis

3BL Media

In this Teal Talks episode, we hear from leading environmental experts on the impacts of climate change on health and how businesses can make a difference. DESCRIPTION: Climate change doesn’t only affect the health of our planet — it also impacts the health of our people. Climate vulnerability.

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How insurance companies can move the needle on climate change

Corporate Knights

Canada is already seeing the effects of climate change, and the insurance industry is paying close attention. Government and consumer responses to climate change also affect the insurance industry. What role should the insurance industry play in addressing climate change? billion to $5 billion per year.

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Technologies to Reduce Emissions and Confront Climate Change

GreenBiz

Big energy statements in 2022 driven by acute energy needs must now “go from words to actions” to ease current blocks for renewables. The rapid build-out of local manufacturing for solar and batteries is expected in the United States and Europe, driven by strong demand and energy security concerns.