Blog/Commentary
Back at it
Friends,
I apologize for missing the past few weeks of my weekly curated email. Between both personal and business travel, there simply hasn't been time. But I will work to make future issues on a regular basis.
There are more articles this week because I've been collecting them for several weeks, including a bunch of articles that I'm quoted in.
Thanks for being subscribers!!!
The Green Finance Podcast Ep. 9: Unpacking the politicized world of ESG with Peter Krull, CEO of Earth Equity Advisors – Tearsheet
I'm featured on this Tearsheet podcast!!!
ESG Sector ETFs Could Be Volatile. What to Do Instead. | Barron's
I'm quoted in this Barron's article: Sector-fund outflows show that ESG investors can be susceptible to performance-chasing, too.
11 of the Best Investing Books for Beginners | Investing | U.S. News
I'm quoted in this US News article!
As ESG Buying Opportunity Emerges, Consider QQJG | ETF Trends
I'm quoted in this ETF Trends article.
Politics
Democrats Designed the Climate Law to Be a Game Changer. Here’s How. - The New York Times
Democrats Designed the Climate Law to Be a Game Changer. Here’s How.
Travel
Beat the Crowds at These Lesser-Known Natural Gems - WSJ
There are so many public lands that have great wildlife and scenery but none of the crowds of major national parks
Media
A Teen’s Journey Into the Internet’s Darkness and Back Again - The New York Times
As anxiety and depression soar among adolescents, researchers struggle to understand how exactly social media affects mental health.
Climate Change
Climate lawsuit over melting Peru glacier could set global precedent - Washington Post
A Peruvian farmer is suing one of Europe’s biggest emitters. The case could set a precedent for holding polluters accountable for harm to the planet.
The scale of Pakistan flooding in maps, photos and videos - The Washington Post
Maps, photos and videos show an "epochal" disaster in Pakistan, with massive floods stretching from Swat in the north to Sindh and Baluchistan in the south.
Health/Biotech
The best foods to feed your gut microbiome - The Washington Post
You gut microbiome influences your mental health, heart risk, weight gain and even sleep, which is why you need to feed it a wider variety of quality food.
B Corp/Responsible Business
Patagonia Founder Gives Away the Company to Fight Climate Change - The New York Times
Yvon Chouinard has forfeited ownership of the company he founded 49 years ago. The profits will now be used to fight climate change.
Environment
China's Fishing Operations Raise Alarms Worldwide - The New York Times
With its own coastal waters depleted, China has built a global fishing operation unmatched by any other country.
The Texans Who Are Moving to Illinois: Armadillos - WSJ
Possum-sized creatures are creeping north—and leaving their mark on the Land of Lincoln; “I’m not sure I would give them the ‘cute’ label.”
Culture
Alan Alda on ‘M*A*S*H’: ‘Everybody Had Something Taken From Them’ - The New York Times
As the acclaimed “situation tragedy” turns 50, the star reflects on its innovations: “The crazy behavior wasn’t just to be funny. It was a way of separating yourself for a moment from the nastiness.”
How to Change Minds? A Study Makes the Case for Talking It Out. - The New York Times
Researchers found that meaty conversations among several people can align beliefs and brain patterns — so long as the group is free of blowhards.
Real Estate
How to Recycle a 14-Story Office Tower - The New York Times
Buildings are responsible for nearly 40 percent of the world’s carbon emissions. In Amsterdam, they are trying to create a blueprint to do something about it.