Issue 4 August 10th 2018

Blog/Commentary

Preparing to Travel — Intentional Assets

Looking forward to heading to Europe soon!

Alternative Energy

The $3 Billion Plan to Turn Hoover Dam Into a Giant Battery - The New York Times

These Massive Renewable Energy Projects Are Powering Chilean Mines - Bloomberg

Power Worth Less Than Zero Spreads as Green Energy Floods the Grid - Bloomberg

Climate Change

U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Halt Teenagers’ Climate Lawsuit - Bloomberg

Losing Earth: The Decade We Almost Stopped Climate Change - The New York Times

Social Responsibility

(10) Being a Kind Leader | LinkedIn

Wonderful commentary from my good friend, Mark Collins

Opinion | The Expensive Education of Mark Zuckerberg and Silicon Valley - The New York Times

Environment

California Is Preparing for Extreme Weather. It’s Time to Plant Some Trees. - The New York Times

Divestment

Lloyds Banking Group strengthens support for low carbon economy with new policy on coal - Lloyds Banking Group plc

Having my say about fossil fuel divestment and shareholder engagement - The Presbyterian Outlook

This is a powerful statement about the lack of foresight the Presbyterian Church USA had in making the engagement decision. Another missed opportunity!

Technology

The Ultra-Pure, Super-Secret Sand That Makes Your Phone Possible | WIRED