For BlackRock, The Climate Crisis Is A Win-Win-Win
No matter how — or whether — governments tackle climate change, the world’s biggest asset manager has positioned itself to cash in.
Environment
Breaking news and critical investigations into the world’s mounting climate crisis, with a focus on those who are exacerbating and profiting from the disaster.
Wall Street May Reap Billions From New York Dem’s Reversal
City Comptroller Brad Lander pledged to disentangle retirement funds from risky private equity and fossil fuel investments — but now he’s pushing to do the opposite.
Just Look Up
We’re not at the end of the movie. We can still avert disaster — but only if we muster the courage to challenge power and the commitment to work together.
How Pro-Business “Law And Economics” Interests Pushed The Courts Right
As justices consider crushing the EPA, data show a link between judges’ all-expenses-paid free-market trainings and right-wing business rulings.
A Climate Wake-Up Call For The Chemical Industry
Government investigators say lax regulations are increasing the risk of extreme weather-related chemical disasters.
Koch Machine Pressing Supreme Court To Crush EPA
Dark money groups funded by the fossil fuel billionaire are lobbying justices to block the agency from limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate Warriors Get A New Weapon
Despite corporate opposition, Biden’s SEC issued a directive helping climate activists hold corporations accountable.
“What If I Can’t Insure My Home At All?”
Insurance companies are leaving homeowners at the mercy of climate catastrophes they helped create.
“We’re Getting More Pollution and Fewer Jobs”
A new study shows that fossil fuel industry groups have once again drastically overstated how many jobs rely on oil and gas drilling.
The Pipeline Trap
Federal officials are approving fossil fuel projects that enrich shareholders, fleece customers, and exacerbate the climate crisis.