Blog/Commentary
Is ESG Really A Sham?
My latest commentary in Forbes: In a recent New York Times essay, Hans Taparia published an article about ESG investing being a sham. While Mr. Taparia paints a broad picture of widespread greenwashing, he fails to look beyond Wall Street to see the smaller ones that actually are working for positive change.
Politics
Opinion | Wonking Out: Facts, Feelings and Rural Politics - The New York Times
What explains small-town America’s sense of rage?
What Happened to Liz Truss Can’t Happen in America - The Atlantic
The prime minister’s downfall shows that British democracy is still working. American dysfunction is far worse.
What broke Britain? - Vox
The UK has seemed to be in constant crisis for a few years now. There’s one big reason why.
Photography
Comedy Wildlife Photo finalists – in pictures | World news | The Guardian
From smiling triggerfish to a waving raccoon, the shortlisted images for the 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards have been announced
Responsible Investing
Exxon, Chevron Among Oil Giants Facing Backlash for Giving Profits to Investors - Bloomberg
Oil Giants Face Backlash for Handing Record Profits to Investors
Markets & Economy
What’s the Inflation Rate? It’s a Surprisingly Hard Question to Answer - WSJ
Microeconomic analysis suggests underlying inflation could be as low as 3%; macroeconomic analysis suggests it isn’t.
Climate Change
Photos: Drought Conditions Drop the Mississippi River to Historic Lows - The Atlantic
The shallow water has slowed barge traffic, while opening up typically-submerged areas to explorers.
Health/Biotech
Opinion | Stroke and John Fetterman: What Society Should Know About the Brain’s Ability to Heal - The New York Times
What society can learn from John Fetterman’s stroke.
How Food Powers Your Body | The New Yorker
Metabolism, which unleashes the energy in what you eat, may be nature’s most electrifying invention.
Transportation
Automakers electric vehicle investment plans
A Reuters analysis of 37 global automakers found that they plan to invest nearly $1.2 trillion in electric vehicles and batteries through 2030
Real Estate
Buying a Home Gets Easier in a Cooler Market—for Those Who Can Afford It - WSJ
Higher mortgage rates mean fewer bidding wars, but they’re also pricing out many would-be buyers.
Food
Brunswick Stew Is the Perfect Soup for Right Now - The New York Times
Soul-warming, savory and sweet, this dish with a deep history is perfect for right now.
Social Responsibility
She’s Inheriting Millions. She Wants Her Wealth Taxed Away. - The New York Times
Marlene Engelhorn, 30, heir to a fortune, isn’t interested in philanthropy, believing it only perpetuates existing power dynamics. She’s calling for structural change to how the ultrarich are taxed.
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