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Track the Funds: Who’s Running the Most Expensive Campaign on Hampton Roads?
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - While the marquee race on the ballot this fall is for the next governor of Virginia, there are several very competitive House of Delegates races that are spending a lot of money to pass their message.…
Emmitsburg names $ 1.5 million in US bailout funds for water clarifier and pumping station |…
With $ 3.1 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act in…
Los Angeles Congressional Delegation Writes Letter Criticizing Infrastructure Bill | Pelican Post
US Congressman Garret Graves joined members of the Louisiana Congressional delegation to set the record straight on how infrastructure legislation currently before Congress would affect Louisiana. The letter was released following…
How much did the redevelopment of the old employment building cost the city?
After more asbestos was discovered this spring in the former Department of Employment Security building at 32-24 South Main Street, the closing date for the sale to the John J. Flatley Company has been pushed back through March, which…
Congress fails to re-authorize abandoned coal land program before deadline, creating new uncertainty…
Community advocates call for swift approval of AML reauthorization and $ 11.3 billion to boost AML Fund's long-term stability and job creation
APPALACHIA - The funding authorization for the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) fund officially…
The Minister requests the discharge of funds intended for the works of San Anton
Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia has suggested that the division of responsibilities between various environmental agencies prevents him from taking direct action on the dilapidated state of San Anton Gardens.
Farrugia's portfolio…
South LA Fireworks Million dollar emergency relief fund to replenish – NBC Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Council voted on Wednesday for the Los Angeles Police Department to replenish City Councilor Curren Price's environmental equity and justice fund after using $ 1 million to help voters affected by a massive…
Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (MEG) shares fall after price announcement of increased public…
What's going on with MEG?
Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (MEG) today announced the price of its previously announced subscribed public offering of 2,500,000 common shares at a price of!-->…
ASX Down 1.4%, Tech Stocks Crash
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are looking at the demographics of people who panic and sell stocks in a stock market crash.Investors who are men, over 45, married or who consider themselves to have "excellent…
School funding issue highlights Pasco’s legislative delegation
More than 30 citizens and civic leaders made their voices heard on a variety of hot issues at the Pasco County Legislative Delegation Annual Meeting at Zephyrhills Town Hall.
One of the key themes of the September 1 gathering was the…
Lake Resources lithium production plans further supported by financial interest from Export…
Export Development Canada and UK Export Finance have expressed interest in working together to fund 70% of Lake Resources development costs to bring the Kachi lithium brine project online.
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Lawmakers seek to strengthen coastal communities
September 26 - BOSTON - Rising waters and destructive storms fueled by climate change threaten coastal communities, and lawmakers are seeking protections to harden the shoreline.The Legislative Assembly's joint committee on the…
As reconstruction approaches, Gaza fears donors will not keep their promises
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - The Gaza Strip Ministry of Public Works and Housing announced on September 17 that the reconstruction process would begin in early October.
The announcement came as some donor countries were reportedly breaking…
Lincoln County May Receive Relief Fund from Ida – Daily Leader
Lincoln County could get emergency funding to help with the cleanup after Ida.
Chaston Bullock, representative for District 7 of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, told supervisors on Monday that the state must meet…
In Colombia, legal mining is a win-win for the environment, traditional communities
As a marker of its cultural significance and low environmental impact, artisanal gold mining is permitted under the Colombian Constitution of 1991 in Afro-Colombian and indigenous territories.But without formalization, a process that…
Watson cuts check for over $ 11 million in Tidelands funds
BILOXI, Mississippi - Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson was back on the coast this week, presenting the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources with a check for $ 11.2 million in Tidelands funds, part of this money being…
Ida forces NJ to question flood risk
When it comes to flood risk, New Jersey has the unfortunate distinction of leading the country in several categories. Now, as the state recovers from the fury over the end of Hurricane Ida, the news is getting worse.
Prior to the…
Lamont urged to fund air quality improvements in local schools
West Hartford Public SchoolsA preschool class at Whiting Lane Primary School in West Hartford. West Hartford was included in a list of school districts facing high costs to improve their air quality systems.
A growing…
In Inverness, neighbors finance a fuel break
Just over a month ago, homes at the end of Via de la Vista in Inverness faced a serious fire risk: a drought-stricken bishops pine forest. Now the undergrowth, a thicket of lichen covered bushes, gives way to a thin layer of wood…
Inflation kills global economic recovery
This week, Ned Davis Research published a note titled "Growth Turns Out To Be Transient - Inflation Is Stickier". There are many factors that tell us that consumers and wages are being eaten away by inflation, causing the recovery to…
New Fortress Energy Announces $ 725 Million Term Loan Facility for Shipping
NEW YORK--(COMMERCIAL THREAD) - New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) (âNew Fortressâ or the âCompanyâ) today announced that it has entered into a term loan…
Poland set to lose Just Transition Fund for refusing to close Turów mine
Daily fines of more than half a million euros should not convince Poland to close a coal mine in Turów, to close the Czech and German borders, according to environmental groups.
Another week, another ruling…
Azalia solar farm awards grants to four local organizations
Four local programs and organizations received community grants in the second round of funding from Azalia Solar and Apex Clean Energy which is building a large-scale solar power project in the cantons of Milan and London.The grants,…
Sustainable investment funds release more data and details as investors seek transparency
Fund providers in sustainable investing are starting to provide hard numbers to back up their claims. The trend towards increased disclosure comes as sustainable investing experiences both rapid growth and increased scrutiny from…
The surprising risks of investing in ESG funds
We analyzed the numbers and found that these funds are exposed to certain risks that many investors might not expect.
What type of risk do you assume as an ESG investor?
The…
New Mexico Lawmakers Call on Congress to End Oil and Gas “Subsidies”
An estimated $ 121 billion in federal "grants" goes to the oil and gas industry in the Congressional budget reconciliation bill debated on the United States Capitol.New Mexico environmentalists and some state lawmakers have called on the…
Financial assistance to clean up after a disaster or make your home accessible
FEMA Disaster Assistance now includes additional features to make your home healthier and safer should it be hit by Hurricane Ida. These types of additional assistance are part of the Individuals and Households Program, and there is no…
Orwell seeks public funds for water pipe project | Local News
ORWELL - The village is set to receive an infrastructure grant for a…
City Light 1% for Art Fund – City Light
Above, center: "Transforest" (2019) by Lead Pencil Studio
Seattle was one of the first cities in the United States to pass an Art Percentage Ordinance in 1973. City Light's 1% Art Fund allocates up to 1% of construction funds to fixed…
Vanguard plans 3 new mutual funds, open to Personal Advisor Service investors only
Vanguard, which pioneered low-cost funds that passively track the stock market, plans to launch three new actively managed funds later this year, but they will only be available to clients of the company's advisory service, which charges…
Historic District Commission seeks funds for Retta Brown neighborhood investigation
The El Dorado Historic District Commission on Thursday approved a contract to conduct another survey of cultural resources.
Elizabeth Eggleston, Executive Director of the EHDC, also clarified and provided additional details on the changes…
Indiana, one of the 10 states that emit the most carbon in the United States
In case you haven't heard it, the earth is doomed. Aside from the apocalyptic declaration, hundreds of top scientists around the world released a report last month on the danger man-made climate change poses to the world. The United…
From fashion to strength, sustainable investments are sweeping Wall Street
NEW YORK - Sustainable investing has overtaken fashion to become one of Wall Street's most stable forces.
In the two years to July, month after month, investors sent at least $ 1.5 billion to funds that claim to be socially…
Australian responsible investment funds jump to $ 878 billion
SYDNEY, September 1 (Reuters) - Australian funds managed by certified responsible investment funds rose by nearly a third to reach A $ 1.2 trillion ($ 877.6 billion), or about 40% of the sector, according to a report released…
Coors Light to provide $ 10,000 grants to Latin American nonprofits on behalf of leaders with impact
CHICAGO, 25 August 2021 / PRNewswire / - For the 15the Year in a row, the Coors Light LÃderes program helps Latino nonprofit leaders and volunteers conquer their mountains. Coors Light will help five remarkable Latin…
Aroostook hires Fort Kent CEO to handle $ 13 million in US bailout funds
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Here’s why the Navy is betting on wave energy research in Hawaii
Military and civilians Hawaiian researchers have stepped up efforts to harness the powerful waves and ocean currents off Oahu as a source of renewable energy.
The Navy recently gave an infusion of $ 6 million to continue research…
The sustainable sustainable fund will double by Christmas
The number of listed funds worldwide targeting ESG and socially responsible investing quadrupled in four years to beyond 2000, according to EPFR Global, a data provider.The combination of new funds, exceptional inflows and the rise in…
Senate budget resolution includes Home finance after Democrats urged
The budget reconciliation framework released by the Senate Democratic majority on Monday includes more than $ 200 billion for elements of energy and environmental policy, including funding for Home Office programs. Democrats feared they…
Brazilian government could subsidize LPG with fines from Petrobras, sources say
By Rodrigo Viga GaierRIO DE JANEIRO, Aug.6 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government plans to use environmental fines paid by state-owned oil company Petrobras to fund a program that would be used to help low-income families buy liquefied…
‘Big and bold’ infrastructure bill still fails to help states tackle climate change •…
The U.S. Senate is set to pass a massive $ 1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that would improve state transportation, power grids, water systems, and more .
This is a major increase in spending and a…
Groups call on Congress to double funds for land stewardship
Farm, wildlife and environmental groups from the Sierra Club to the National Farmers Union on Wednesday called on lawmakers to increase funding for USDA land management programs by $ 50 billion. The money would be part of the…
unions and environmentalists declare deadlock on energy agreement | Chicago News
Just weeks before Exelon's shutdown of a nuclear reactor in Byron, conflicting interests - and politically powerful ones - failed to reach a deal that would keep the plant open and otherwise steer Illinois toward renewable energy targets.…
Watch how WNC congressmen voted the week of July 23-29
WASHINGTON - Here's a look at how members of Congress in the region voted last week.House votesChamber Vote 1: MEDAL OF HONOR: The House passed a bill (HR 1664), sponsored by Representative Marc Veasey, D-Texas, to authorize the…
Legislation funds voluntary conservation with fines from polluters ~ Missoula Current
Purple finches, indicators of healthy coniferous habitat, are on the decline in the northwest, according to data from the Klamath Bird Observatory. (Photo by J. Livaudais)
A wildlife conservation bill inspired by the Great American…
Funding Flows for Food Sustainability
Consumers are more concerned about the planet than ever before, and many are looking to spend their money in a way that matches their values. For food, that means buying plant-based products and choosing to buy food that would otherwise…
Grants Gateway open for FY23 funds for resilience and restoration
Grants Gateway open for FY23 funds for resilience and restoration
July 19, 2021
Department accepting grant applications from governments and non-profit organizations
Resilient shoreline and wetland elements are…
Warrensburg Officials Discuss Federal Relief Fund Spending on Water and Sewer Projects | Local
WARRENSBURG - The city will receive $ 403,480 from the Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund, half of which will be paid this summer and the other half next summer, city supervisor Kevin Geraghty said at the meeting on Wednesday monthly…
$ 5 Million DHEC COVID Vaccine Awareness Grant
DHEC plans to award up to 25 grants totaling up to $ 5,000,000 for six months.
COLUMBIA, SC - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is providing additional funding through…
Mayor Joyce Craig: Rescue plan recommendations work for Manchester community | Op-eds
IN MARCH of this year, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act, providing direct financial…
Alternative Thinking: Four Vehicles for ESG Investors Beyond Open-Ended Funds
The weight of capital flowing to environment, social and governance (ESG) assets over the past year has been stratospheric. According to Morningstar data, the growing demand for such investments during the year 2020 prompted!-->!-->…
More discussion of Civic Field, use of US bailout funds on July 13 council agenda
Edmonds City Council, at its business meeting on Tuesday, July 13, is scheduled to discuss further the planned redevelopment of Edmonds Civic Field - a topic that sparked much debate last week. The council is also expected to consider…
Clear Sky Madison takes action to fight Madison Asphalt operation
MARSHALL - Although the state issued Madison Asphalt LLC its air quality permit in May, the battle is not over for a Madison County environmental organization. Clear Sky Madison challenges the decision of the Air Quality Division of the…
West Almond Trail to Receive $ 49,000 in Work from Wilson Legacy Fund | New
WEST ALMOND - A grant of $ 49,200 was awarded by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Funds administered by the…
Donald Trump chooses Mike Carey in Ohio, called “swampiest swamp creature”
He is the candidate nominated by Trump to do the Columbus suburb MAGA again. But while former energy lobbyist Mike Carey is happy to brag about the former president's endorsement in the GOP primary, he's not so keen to talk about his…
To boost clean trucks, NJ wants more charging stations | Featured News in New Jersey
Credit: (AP Photo / Ted S. Warren, file)New Jersey wants to convert more trucks to electricity.
The state is stepping up efforts to build the charging infrastructure needed to switch from belching diesel trucks to zero-emission…
Everything you need to know about ESG investing and why it matters
The social environment and governance or ESG is a form of sustainable investment that measures the impact of a company's ethical contribution on its stakeholders. ESG investing is based on the idea that only pressure from large…
Great Redwood Trail secures key funding for plan to complete 316 mile trail
State Senator Mike McGuire couldn't hide his excitement on Friday.
The 316-mile cycle and walking trail planned to one day connect much of its northern coast district, joining Humboldt Bay to the north and San Francisco Bay to…
Dave Coulter presents $ 965 million budget for Oakland County – The Oakland Press
Oakland County's $ 965 million budget for fiscal 2022 is focused on post-pandemic economic recovery and improving the well-being of county residents.
On Thursday, Dave Coulter, the county executive, submitted his executive-recommended…
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST FUNDING FOR LEVEL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
July 1, 2021
Town of Warwick3275, chemin des PostesWarwick, RI 02886(401) 738-2009
On or after July 12, 2021, the City of Warwick will authorize Westbay Community Action, Inc. to submit an application to the United…
Arcade and Dansville prepare to invest $ 3.7 million in public water funds | Top story
ARCADE - The state will foot the brunt of the bill for two water supply infrastructure projects in the…
The EU on Friday reached a deal providing for huge agricultural subsidies
The deal ends a nearly three-year struggle over the future of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which will absorb around a third of the EU's 2021-2027 budget, spending 387 billion euros in payments to farmers and in support of…
Up close with Wyoming’s top environmental manager
Law360 (June 25, 2021, 4:30 p.m. EDT) - The Biden administration must focus on increasing state funding for environmental initiatives and enforcement to ensure widespread compliance with laws and regulations, a Wyoming's top…
Lakewood dedicates ARPA funds to residential rent assistance and plans to dedicate money to…
LAKEWOOD, Ohio - Mayor Meghan George applauded City Council's decision earlier this week to accept its proposal to allocate $ 1.68 million from Lakewood's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to replenish the city…
Global Watchdog Takes on Greenwashing with ESG Rating Advice | Business and Economy News
A global securities watchdog plans to publish its first regulatory guidelines for companies that assess business environment, society and governance (ESG) performance.Global securities watchdog plans to release its first regulatory…
$ 1,000 grant to the Blacksburg 16 Frogs Citizen Panel
Keep Virginia Beautiful awards its 30 to 30 annual green grants each day in June. The 16 Frogs Citizens Panel in Blacksburg will receive a $ 1,000 grant for its recycling program. The 16 Frogs is a public art project with environmental…
Navigating the complexities of ESG compliance in India
There is a growing interest in ESG funds in the Indian mutual fund industry.By Rajesh Narain GuptaThe perceived character of businesses as simple income-generating and lucrative entities is changing. The modern business ecosystem is…
City Utilities receives RIA grant
Funding from the RIA grant will be used to install a permanent liquid disposal system from their existing sludge lagoons, allowing staff greater flexibility to manage tailings and protect the quality of the…
DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. (DRTT) fell out of favor with hedge funds
Our extensive research has shown that emulating smart money can generate significant returns for retail investors, which is why we follow nearly 900 prominent active fund managers and analyze their 13F quarterly deposits. Stocks bought…
In Texas AG race, Bush lowballs cross miles of wall completed by Trump
George P. Bush: âWe see an unfinished wall that was duly invested in dollars during Trump's day to build over 700 miles. Only 150 miles have been built.PolitiFact Note: FalseHere's why: Texas Land Commissioner George…
VTA presents plans for exchange 101/25
Construction on the $ 100 million project is expected to begin in late 2023.
The Santa Clara Valley The Transportation Authority (VTA) held a virtual community meeting on June 9 to discuss the $ 100 million highway project. 101 / Route…
Pacific Islands advocate for carbon pricing on shipping
Marshall Islands and Solomon Islands demanded a price on shipping pollution from the United Nations, but only received lukewarm support from European countries Pacific island countries pleaded Wednesday for a carbon price to tackle…
Pennsylvania National Parks and Gateway Cities Can Lead America’s Renewal
Conditions at virtually all 423 national park sites have deteriorated in recent years. The presidential administrations and Congress have continuously reduced the investment budgets of the parks. The result is crumbling roads and…
EPA’s Water Funding Program | Water world
Photo by Luis Tosta on UnsplashUtilities and local governments across the country face tough decisions about funding the maintenance and upgrades needed to support drinking water, wastewater and stormwater management. Upgrades and…
Pennsylvania Democrats want to use stimulus funds to fix crumbling schools
Pennsylvania's June 30 budget deadline is fast approaching and Democrats in the Legislature are pushing for a massive one-time investment in schools plagued by crumbling infrastructure and issues like exposed…
Biden administration to return $ 2 billion of Trump border wall funds to Pentagon
The money will be used on 66 delayed projects.June 11, 2021, 8:19 PM⢠4 minutes to readShare on FacebookShare on twitterEmail this articleThe Biden administration on Friday announced plans to return to the Pentagon…
Auditor berates Alberta over mine cleanup fund and how province deals with polluted sites
Wylie found that the government had failed to address concerns about how the company's payments into the security fund are calculated. He found five ways it still allows companies to overstate their assets, underestimate the effects of…
Board of Supervisors approves $ 650 million US bailout fund plan – NBC 7 San Diego
A draft plan to spend nearly $ 650 million in funding for the US bailout, with a focus on helping San Diego County residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, was approved on Tuesday by the supervisory board.
The board…
Swiss fund manager lends $ 15 million to LankaBangla
The loan proceeds will be used to meet the financing needs of SMEs and green projects
LankaBangla Finance Limited, one of the leading non-bank financial institutions (NBFI), received a loan of $ 15 million from BlueOrchard…
Soil health proposals garner mixed support in Minnesota legislature
During the 2021 legislative session, campaigners pushed for two ambitious soil health initiatives. One, incorporated into the Environmental Omnibus Bill and before the Minnesota House Environmental Committee;…
Local Students and Ripley County Community Foundation Team Up to Create ‘A Greener…
Oldenburg Academy students plant pollinator gardens. (Photo provided)
Ripley County, IN - The Ripley County Community Foundation (RCCF) is dedicated to supporting the overall wealth of Ripley County. The Board of Directors is focusing…
Biden’s budget would increase funding for Great Lakes and water infrastructure
Great Lakes advocates see President Biden's budget and employment plan as an opportunity to increase funding for restoration projects and obsolete water infrastructure in the region. But the president's proposals face significant…
Council accepts funds for Anthony’s demolition – on second try | News, Sports, Jobs
YOUNGSTOWN - Having had a second opportunity to pay a $ 48,000 bill for the August demolition of the old Anthony's on the River building, city council voted 4-3 in favor of the…
Locus Raises $ 50 Million in Series C Funding Led by GIC with Participation from Qualcomm Ventures…
- Locus will use the funds to focus on innovation, geographic expansion and team scaling
SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Locus, a future-ready platform that automates supply chain decisions, today announced it has…
I Fund sets the tone for TSP in May
Last year, the TSP decided to postpone the implementation of a previous decision to start using a larger index for the international stock I fund, following several actions by the Trump administration…
Op-Ed: Newark Mayor on Utilities Infrastructure
Ras J. Baraka
We recently saw a national call to action to invest in our country's infrastructure. As the financial devastation of COVID-19 exposed long-standing and dangerous gaps in our public service infrastructure, billions in…
The Global HIV Fund is an important model for tackling future pandemics
An expert's point of view on a current event.
May 30, 2021, 6:00 AM
This week, the World Health Assembly (WHA), the governing body of the World Health Organization, is…
Widespread impact investment could help Maine meet pressing social and environmental needs
The balance of deposits with financial institutions in Maine is approximately $ 45 billion. This figure raises an obvious question for socially responsible investing pundits like Scott Budde, who heads the Maine Harvest Federal Credit…
Neuberger Berman High Yield Strategies Fund Announces Monthly Distribution
NEW YORK, May 28, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Neuberger Berman High Yield Strategies Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NHS) (the âFundâ) has announced a distribution statement of $ 0.0905 per common share. The…
City audit made public | News, Sports, Jobs
YOUNGSTOWN - A public audit of the city's finances in 2019 found some problems, but noted the resolution of the biggest problem of the past two years - the inappropriate use of $…
Factbox: Europe’s fight against agricultural subsidies
A field of barley is seen at sunset in Queant, France, May 26, 2021. REUTERS / Pascal Rossignol / File PhotoEuropean Union negotiators are trying to strike a deal this week to reform the bloc's huge farm subsidy program, to make it…
Claudelle Géhy, MS, CFA, appointed Director of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Research…
RESTON, Virginia., May 26, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. (Mason), a Reston, Virginia The registered investment advisory and financial planning firm is pleased to announce that Claudelle Géhy…
Los Angeles Council approves LAPD’s embezzled $ 56.6 million spending plan – Daily News
LOS ANGELES >> Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday May 25 approved plans to spend $ 56.6 million in funds that were diverted from the police department's budget last year to invest in programs for the benefit of communities of…
Carlsbad Preliminary Budget Estimates Small Surplus
CARLSBAD - Despite a pandemic, the city is forecasting a modest surplus, as well as the creation of a new homeless department during its preliminary operating budget for fiscal year 2021-2022.
Additionally, Carlsbad City Council will…
City designs permanent solution to threat of erosion in Guerrero Park
Southwest Austin's Roy G. Guerrero Park is home to a disc golf course and baseball diamonds and is a popular birding destination. But according to the city, a growing threat poses a risk to the popular park:…
How to invest in cryptocurrency without owning bitcoin yourself
The Bitcoin-branded roller coaster ride is back - and doesn't look like it will be off anytime soon.Bitcoin rebounded and traded around 14% near the 38,000 level on Monday after falling below $ 32,000 on Sunday. The jerky move comes…
Wildlife Conservation Board funds environmental improvement and acquisition projects – CDFW…
At its quarterly meeting on May 20, 2021, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $ 23.5 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat across California. Some of the 35 approved…
River Recreation Area Brewery among Somerset County grantees for $ 410,000 in grants
The Run of River Park in downtown Skowhegan is progressing gradually, including the development of a digital mockup of the project. Art provided by McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group
SKOWHEGAN - The Run of River Whitewater Recreation…
Mohawk Group’s Waterways Project Advances Design Through Health and Wellness
This article is sponsored by Mohawk Group.
Last year, in the absence of human physical connection, we felt the need to be connected to nature and to each other more than ever. Now we are in a mode of transition to a new normal. Mohawk…
LA to review budget, with nearly $ 1 billion for homelessness crisis – NBC Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Council will consider the 2021-22 fiscal year budget proposed by Mayor Eric Garcetti and revised by the Budget and Finance Committee on Thursday, which includes historic spending to tackle the homelessness…
The Tupan project puts the richness of the Amazon rainforest in your hands
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Sovereign wealth funds invest in climate technology and renewable energy
Sovereign wealth funds are increasing their investments in the energy transition.Custodians of national wealth invested $ 2.3 billion in 2020 in sectors important to tackling climate change, including forestry, renewables and so-called…
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap-and-Trade Program Enacted By Washington Legislature – Environment
The Washington Legislature passed Senate Bill 5126, the Climate Commitment Act,
on April 24, 2021, which establishes a greenhouse gas emissions
cap-and-invest program for utilities, industrial facilities, and
other operations with…
FMO CDC Swedfund and IFC Participate in First Closure of Dolma Impact II Fund Focused on Nepal
The timing is important as COVID cases are on the rise in Nepal, following the trend in India. Dolma II's target sectors will directly address capacity constraints in healthcare and enable digital solutions to evolve rapidly, which will…
Amazon plans to raise $ 1 billion through its first sustainability bond – update
By Dieter Holger
Amazon.com Inc. has issued its first sustainable bond, aiming to raise $ 1 billion to support environmental and social projects as investors demand more sustainable bonds to "green" their…
$ 250,000 in STEM scholarships available from the PG&E Foundation
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the PG&E Corporation Foundation have encouraged qualified students to apply for the Better Together STEM scholarship program in the near future. The Foundation will provide…
Open Space Fund conducts local ballot on November 2 – Pascack Press & Northern Valley…
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - Hoping to maintain its Open Space trust fund which expired in 2020, the borough council voted unanimously on May 4 to ask taxpayers to approve the operation of the fund for yet another seven years in the next…
Raisin targets neobrokers with ESG-centric ETF trading platform
Savings and investment
Over 200 ETFs and funds at launch, including 30 ESG funds and a pre-fabricated ESG portfolio.Image Source: Kim Felix Fomm / RaisinFintech Raisin takes another step to expand its offering in Germany, today…
New Braunfels Seeks Funding for Dry Comal Creek Trail Works | Community alert
New Braunfels Town leaders hope to soon take the first step towards building the Dry Comal Creek Hiking…
Amazon raises $ 1 billion sustainable bond for climate and social causes
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) issued its first sustainability bond on Monday, raising $ 1 billion to invest in renewable energy, clean transportation, greener buildings and affordable housing.The world's largest company joins a growing list of…
ESG category runs for $ 1 trillion
Socially responsible investments that track factors such as environmental, social and governance principles have gained a lot of attention lately, and the category may start to compete with other traditional investments.IShares Americas…
Agawam has the possibility of financing the 5 phases of the Sewerage project of Feeding Hills,…
At our last meeting, the City Council, after discussion, voted unanimously in favor of resolution TR-2021-30 in favor of the Feeding Hills / South West Sewage project. On May 4, the mayor also signed the approval for the adoption of our…
Japan urged to push pension funds to adopt ESG principles
The world's largest sustainable investment industry body wants pension funds to help catch up for Japan, which is slow to integrate environmental, social and governance factors into investment decision-making .Such investors, including…
Abandoned oil and gas wells pose some of the biggest environmental risks in the United States: here…
Over 100 years of oil drilling in the United States have left their mark, as millions of abandoned oil wells scattered across the country have created one of the country's greatest environmental hazards on land, and it affects…
House Committee Abolishes Bill to Change Bridge, Funding I-49 | New
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana - The bill to redirect funding for the I-49 North Inter-City Connector project…
Hoffer Report: A Review of Vermont State Spending in the Dairy Industry
Vermont Business Magazine Vermont State Auditor Doug Hoffer today released a first-ever comprehensive account of the Vermont State Government's total annual spending on the Vermont dairy industry. From fiscal year 2010 to 2019, the…