
Proposed SEC Climate Rules Have Sparked a Fight over Indirect Emissions
If finalized, the rules would require companies to disclose emissions associated with their consumers and suppliers
If finalized, the rules would require companies to disclose emissions associated with their consumers and suppliers
Higher temperatures and a dearth of snow are extending the fire season
The intent is to blunt the impact of climate change on the U.S. financial system
Consumers can indeed lower their financial carbon footprint once they know how to navigate the hype
Insurance claims for crop losses are soaring
The directive charges federal agencies with assessing the potential economic toll of warming and urging regulators to address it
A widening group of firms is trying to determine how best to measure “financed emissions”
But critics say the commitments are hazy on details
Governments around the world are gearing up to see how vulnerable financial systems are to climate shocks
Weed- and insect-resistant crops have boosted overall yields, but do not improve resilience to dry conditions
A proliferation in traditional air conditioning meant to protect people from intense heat could also exacerbate warming
Performance on standardized tests declines as the number of hot days rise, with more of the burden falling on people of color
The U.S. financial system must better prepare for global warming-related shocks, a first-of-its-kind report warns
Higher temperatures, rising flood risks and increased water stress mean facilities need to take additional resiliency measures
Environmental factors have adverse impacts on pregnancies, and there are clear racial disparities
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