What Is Wall Street’s Role in Climate?
A widening group of firms is trying to determine how best to measure “financed emissions”
Stories by Avery Ellfeldt
America’s Biggest Banks Promise to Fight Climate Change
But critics say the commitments are hazy on details
How a Climate ‘Stress Test’ Can Foresee Collapsing Banks
Governments around the world are gearing up to see how vulnerable financial systems are to climate shocks
Climate Change Sets a Drought Trap for U.S. Corn
Weed- and insect-resistant crops have boosted overall yields, but do not improve resilience to dry conditions
The World Needs to Ramp Up Solutions for Greener Cooling
A proliferation in traditional air conditioning meant to protect people from intense heat could also exacerbate warming
Rising Temperatures Undermine Academic Success and Equity
Performance on standardized tests declines as the number of hot days rise, with more of the burden falling on people of color
‘Slam the Brakes’: Regulator Flags Climate Risk in Markets
The U.S. financial system must better prepare for global warming-related shocks, a first-of-its-kind report warns
Mounting Climate Impacts Threaten U.S. Nuclear Reactors
Higher temperatures, rising flood risks and increased water stress mean facilities need to take additional resiliency measures
Heat and Racism Threaten Birth Outcomes for Women of Color
Environmental factors have adverse impacts on pregnancies, and there are clear racial disparities
