The Climate Sentinel

CIS has been mapping the economic and financial news related to #covid19. Here is the latest news + a risk map we're starting to fill in: chimerais.com/covid19-mar30-… #financialnews #business #investing #risk #covid #coronavirus #news #finance

In light of the constantly changing financial and economic news, I've created a "COVID-19 economics tracker": chimerais.com/covid19 The site extracts text around #economic commitments from countries re: bailouts, stimulus plans... #covid19 #finance #economics #ai #investing

Today's Climate Sentinel issue is out: climatesentinel.com/2020-02-17-news QBE warns that #climatechange will make insurance premiums unsustainable. #environment #insurance #finance #sustainability

RBS pledges to end coal financing and have stricter rules for oil companies. Source: marketwatch.com/story/rbs-pled… #oil #coal #esg #investing #debt #impinv #finance #climatechange

AllianzGI is pushing for all companies to use TCFD for ESG reporting. From @ClimateSent - #hdln6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">climatesentinel.com/2020-02-15-new… When big insurers begin pushing for this, it could be the start of an interesting requirement for insurance and business processes. #business #management #news #esg

LA will require that government-owned buildings need to be 100% carbon-free. This affects #infrastructure #investing, urban planning, and so much more. Which other cities might do this? More here: #hdln12" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">climatesentinel.com/2020-02-11-new… #cities #news #LosAngeles #urbanplanning #esg #impinv

Today's #climate issue: #SEC changes might make climate advocacy more difficult + changes to US environmental laws... Lots of proposed registration. See more: #hdln3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">climatesentinel.com/2020-02-11-new… #environment #law #investing #epa #trump

Corporate #debt in the US is hitting an all-time high, at a 47% debt-to-GDP ratio. While not an issue now, the risk is if interest rates go up. This could impact "softer" #investment targets, like greening #infrastructure, #esg investments, etc. Source: businessinsider.com/us-economy-cor…

"Bill Gates has ordered the world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht, worth an estimated £500m ($644m) and featuring an infinity pool, helipad, spa and gym." #hydro #power #luxury #esg #eco #retail #fomo Source: theguardian.com/technology/202…

Only 2.9% of 401(k) funds have any sort of ESG investment as part of their portfolio. Lots of room to grow in the impact investing space. Source: seattletimes.com/business/how-t… #esg #investing #impinv #green #socialimpact

Our daily issue on climate change news is out: climatesentinel.com/2020-02-10-news BP protests at British Museum, satellites for municipal bond #risk, locusts, and more... #climate #news #environment #business #investing

Google is spending $900M on a neighborhood in Toronto, and plans are for buildings made out of wood. Source: businessinsider.com/alphabet-sidew… #cities #google #cdnpoli #canada #startups #urbanplanning

Bernie Sanders calling for nationalization of energy infrastructure?🤔More here from our daily issue: #hdln3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">climatesentinel.com/2020-02-07-new… #energy #BernieSanders #finance #investing #markets

IMF: lower oil prices could mean wealth of Gulf Cooperation Council countries might deplete wealth by 2034. #imf #economics #finance #investing #impinv #oil #Cleantech Source: gulfnews.com/business/gccs-…

For investors: $900B in energy assets will be "stranded" if governments stick to their commitments around limiting temperature increases to $1.5. Via @FT at ft.com/content/95efca… #energy #mining #oil #temperature #impinv #esg #finance #green #climate

Peabody Energy, a coal producer, to stop paying dividend due to falling coal demand. Source: ft.com/content/203284… #coal #investing #energy #climatechange #impinv

Our daily issue is out: climatesentinel.com/2020-02-06-news This overview looks at the changing faces of climate activism, long-term ETFs, energy and investment announcements, and more. #energy #impinv #finance #social #ClimateChange #news

Direxion is launching three new ETFs for long-term investors interested in ESG and climate change-friendly stocks. Source: benzinga.com/trading-ideas/… #impinv #esg #investing #finance @DirexionLETFs #ETFs #money #business

"Svalbard is seen as a potential flashpoint between Moscow and the West as climate change has opened up the region and Russia has built up its military presence." Source: themoscowtimes.com/2020/02/04/rus… Same is true for the #arctic as a whole. #esg #politics #news #russia #strategy

Carbon taxes controversial with farmers: "APAS estimates a 5,000-acre grain operation will lose $8,000 to $10,000 in 2020 with a carbon tax of $30/tonne, rising to between $13,000 and $17,000 when the carbon tax hits $50/tonne in 2022." Source: globalnews.ca/news/6500544/f… #news