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The thin red line

The agency says the proposal seeks to emphasize that climate change and other ESG factors can be financially material and that considering these elements can lead to better long-term risk-adjusted returns.

ESG factors can be financially material, the DOL noted. And when they are not, they can be used in a tie-breaker between similar investments.

June 10, 1886: The Comet reported, “It is said that Col. Yocum has the finest field of wheat near Johnson City or in Washington county (sic). It was drilled in at the proper time and supplied with an abundance of wheat fertilizer.” June 10, 1893: Readers of The Comet learned news of several area citizens. “Capt. D.S. McIntyre and C.H. Jennings returned on No. 6 yesterday evening from Greeneville.” “Louis D. Gump returned yesterday evening from a few weeks’ stay in ...

A reader recently asked me to comment on “Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn’t, And Why It Matters,” a book published last month by theoretical physicist Steven Koonin. He served in the Obama and Trump administrations, as well as working for BP. More Headlines

The insane clown show

Good news came out of Olympia last week, as well as Boise more than two weeks ago. COVID-19 vaccine availability has increased to the point where basically anyone who needs to get the jab can. It’s paid for as well, so in order to do my part to get back to normal — and I mean REAL normal — I… More Headlines

I believe in you

Climate Action Pursuit: Sustainability Investing, the Obstacles, and the Opportunities Panelists discussed the importance of ESG approaches and increasing diversity on company boards and in the broader investment industry. Market experts gathered virtually at Climate Action Pursuit late last month to address the current investment landscape related to sustainability. Hosted by the Intentional Endowments Network (IEN) and Second Nature , Pursuit participants discussed focal areas within environm...

You heard? this guy thinks fight the power refers to the capital gains tax. this guy is so steeped in hypocrisy, and its terribly funny to watch. but youre right, the people of florida deserve better. and this guy defeated jim roach, a vietnam veteran. i say everyone do what they can to keep him in the seat and maybe the democrats have a chance to take him. >> what about the double standard john boehner has shown here, going after charles rang he will, going after anthony weiner, and yet now say...