Big U S Banks Will Curb Lending to Fossil Fuel Companies scientificamerican.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from scientificamerican.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Published: Tuesday, March 9, 2021
The Fearless Girl statue stares down the Wall Street bull in this 2017 file photo. Photo credit: Anthony Quintano/Flickr
The Fearless Girl statue stares down the Wall Street Charging Bull in this 2017 file photo. Fearless Girl was later moved to a new location following complaints from Charging Bull s creator. Anthony Quintano/Flickr
Six of the largest banks in the United States have vowed to align their lending portfolios with the goals of the Paris Agreement. These massive lines of credit are laden with investments in carbon-intensive companies.
Every one of the banks made those promises in the last six months. Three did so in the past week.
Unlike In Israel, Colorado Law Professor Doesn’t Expect Businesses Here To Require Proof Of Vaccination
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DENVER (CBS4) – People who live abroad are starting to enjoy fewer restrictions as more people get vaccinated against COVID-19. In Israel, many businesses now offer services to those who can provide proof of vaccination, but legal experts say a similar approach in Colorado may not be as easy.
“It was a big day here in Israel because the restaurants have been closed to indoor dining since September,” said Ericka Lewis, a Coloradan who moved to Israel in 2019. “It was amazing, because even if you’re getting takeout, you’re still setting up and getting the table ready. There’s a lot that goes into takeout. ”
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LOVELAND Chad Wittenmyer’s long, red beard has grown unmanaged since March, seemingly at the same rate as his pain.
Twelve months ago, the 40-year old father and stepfather of four was fabricating windmill blades and was in the best shape of his adult life.
But after he contracted COVID-19 in March, a host of medical issues started to emerge. Constant fatigue set in. His heart rhythm was off, and he struggled to breathe under exertion. Eventually, pains and neuropathies developed in his extremities.
Wittenmyer is among those suffering the worst form of “Long COVID,” a catch-all for ongoing symptoms that some COVID-19 survivors endure after the infection period.