Dara Brandt

Sep 9, 2024 | buildingelements.com | Dara Brandt

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, recently announced the launch of a new investment platform in Saudi Arabia, with an anchor investment of $5 billion coming directly from the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund. This move has raised significant ethical concerns, especially given BlackRock’s public commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria.

Sep 9, 2024 | buildingelements.com | Dara Brandt

In a recent video, German theoretical physicist and philosopher of science Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder addressed the ongoing debate surrounding climate change tipping points. The discussion was sparked by a New York Times article on climate tipping points, which was criticized by climate change skeptic Anthony Watts, associated with the Heartland Institute. Dr. Hossenfelder took issue with Watts’ dismissal of the article, urging viewers to take the reality of climate tipping points seriously.

Sep 9, 2024 | buildingelements.com | Dara Brandt

Chicago is grappling with a significant financial challenge as it faces a nearly $1 billion budget deficit for 2025. The city’s projected shortfall of $982.4 million, announced recently, has sparked concerns among residents and city officials alike, raising questions about where the city goes from here. The deficit, which is nearly double the gap faced last year, is attributed to rising costs, declining revenues, and expiring one-time budget fixes.

Sep 1, 2024 | greenbuildingelements.com | Dara Brandt

In a recent video, German theoretical physicist and philosopher of science Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder addressed the ongoing debate surrounding climate change tipping points. The discussion was sparked by a New York Times article on climate tipping points, which was criticized by climate change skeptic Anthony Watts, associated with the Heartland Institute. Dr. Hossenfelder took issue with Watts’ dismissal of the article, urging viewers to take the reality of climate tipping points seriously.

Sep 1, 2024 | greenbuildingelements.com | Dara Brandt

Chicago is grappling with a significant financial challenge as it faces a nearly $1 billion budget deficit for 2025. The city’s projected shortfall of $982.4 million, announced recently, has sparked concerns among residents and city officials alike, raising questions about where the city goes from here. The deficit, which is nearly double the gap faced last year, is attributed to rising costs, declining revenues, and expiring one-time budget fixes.