CR Questions Is this a good hedging strategy?
“We have to wean ourselves off our dependence on coal and fossil fuels” Richard Branson
Virgin Fuels’ first investment supports the Group’s belief that all businesses, especially those involved in transportation, must be at the forefront of developing environmentally friendly business strategies with a focus on replacing traditional energy with energy […]
Archive for September, 2006
Branson commits $3 billion/10 years to alternate fuels, technology
September 22nd, 2006CAL. Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against “Big Six” Carmakers
September 21st, 2006Attorney General Bill Lockyer today filed a lawsuit against leading U.S. and Japanese auto manufacturers, alleging their vehicles’ emissions have contributed significantly to global warming, harmed the resources, infrastructure and environmental health of California, and cost the state millions of dollars to address current and future effects.
“Global warming is causing significant harm to California’s environment, […]
CDP release:The $31.5 Trillion Question: Is Your Company Prepared for Climate Change?
September 19th, 2006Climate change has become a major concern among leading US financial institutions and companies, according to a report to be issued today by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a coalition of global investors with more than $31.5 trillion in assets.Â
The report was released at an event hosted by Merrill Lynch and held at their headquarters […]
CR Opinion- Contrarian views may sell papers but only increase climate risk
September 6th, 2006There has been plenty of opinionated commentary from Australian media recently concerning climate change and impacts. Many of these views help shape and influence public debate and discussion of climate issues.
At Climate Risk, with our European and Australian coverage, we notice distinct differences in the media’s treatment of climate change between markets. In the week […]