SEC approves first US climate disclosure rules: Why the requirements are much weaker than planned and what they mean for companies
Climate disclosure rules are meant to help investors understand their risks, but they come with costs for companies, as a finance scholar explains.
March 6, 2024 • ~8 min
SEC approves first US climate disclosure rules: Why the requirements are much weaker than planned and the implications
Climate disclosure rules are meant to help investors understand their risks, but they come with costs for companies, as a finance scholar explains.
March 6, 2024 • ~8 min
Carbon markets are broken. Here are three ways we can start fixing them
The global carbon removal industry must be drastically scaled up to avert climate breakdown.
March 5, 2024 • ~6 min
Arctic rivers face big changes with a warming climate, permafrost thaw and an accelerating water cycle − the effects will have global consequences
A new study shows how thawing permafrost and intensifying storms will change how water moves into and through Arctic rivers.
March 5, 2024 • ~8 min
Side-effects of expanding forests could limit their potential to tackle climate change – new study
Planting trees to remove carbon from the atmosphere will only be effective alongside other strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Feb. 22, 2024 • ~7 min
Carbon offsets bring new investment to Appalachia’s coal fields, but most Appalachians aren’t benefiting
Large parts of Appalachia’s forests, once owned by coal companies, now make money for investors by storing carbon. But the results bring few jobs or sizable investments for residents.
Feb. 20, 2024 • ~10 min
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