Blog/Commentary
BlackRock US ESG Flows Fall on Tech Rout, Anti-Green Backlash (BLK) - Bloomberg
I'm quoted in this Bloomberg article.
Photography
People’s Choice: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022 - The Atlantic
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest is inviting the public to vote for their favorite image, selected from a group of short-listed entries.
Responsible Investing
“A Whistleblower’s Tale” As Told By Desiree Fixler
Desiree Fixler blew the whistle on the egregious ESG fund greenwashing being done by DWS. Events have confirmed her concerns, but her life has been forever changed. Fixler explains how she's adapting to her new role and what she wants to do to help other people who perform this essential function.
Boycotting ESG comes with a cost - POLITICO
A new study finds red-state officials looking to punish financial firms that embrace sustainable investing practices could risk millions more in borrowing costs.
Media
Are we too worried about misinformation? - Vox
"Resist trying to make things better": A conversation with internet security expert Alex Stamos.
Dissecting Elon Musk’s Tweets: Memes, Rants, Private Parts and an Echo Chamber - The New York Times
As he fights for free speech online and promotes his companies, the new owner of Twitter spends a lot of time replying to his fans.
Health/Biotech
How a Drug Company Made $114 Billion by Gaming the U.S. Patent System - The New York Times
AbbVie for years delayed competition for its blockbuster drug Humira, at the expense of patients and taxpayers. The monopoly is about to end.
Inside UnitedHealth’s Effort to Deny Coverage for a Patient’s Care — ProPublica
After a college student finally found a treatment that worked, the insurance giant decided it wouldn’t pay for the costly drugs. His fight to get coverage exposed the insurer’s hidden procedures for rejecting claims.
Science
Astronomers Say They Have Spotted the Universe’s First Stars | Quanta Magazine
Theory has it that “Population III” stars brought light to the cosmos. The James Webb Space Telescope may have just glimpsed them.
Environment
A Faked Kidnapping and Cocaine: A Montana Mine’s Descent Into Chaos - The New York Times
The Signal Peak Mine was embroiled in a web of criminal activity. Now, environmental groups want to shut it down.
Culture
Famous fans say farewell to the B-52’s: ‘They got me to question my own prejudices’ | Pop and rock | The Guardian
After 46 years, the Athens originals are taking off for good later this year. David Byrne, Boy George and more pay tribute to one of the most unusual pop bands ever
Food
The Last Mustard Maker in Dijon - Gastro Obscura
Nicolas Charvy is bringing a culinary art back to its ancestral home.