Mathilde Augustin

Sep 13, 2024 | insideclimatenews.org | Mathilde Augustin

Over the past few months, a string of large American asset managers have left Climate Action 100+, a global investor group created to ensure that the largest corporate emitters of greenhouse gases take action on climate change. Their departure coincides with intensifying political debate over sustainable investing, as a variety of Republicans have sought to crack down on what they call a “climate cartel.” The backlash and withdrawal, experts say, is unique to the United States.

Aug 16, 2024 | insideclimatenews.org | Mathilde Augustin

Several new cutting-edge technologies for carbon removal and storage are grabbing the spotlight lately. We’re talking everything from using fungi powder to absorb and store carbon in the ground to tossing antacids (think Tums tablets) into the ocean to make it more carbon absorbent. Every day seems to bring a new announcement about a potential technique for pulling carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

Aug 15, 2024 | azdailysun.com | Mathilde Augustin

In May, Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania graduated its first cohort of MBA students with a new environmental, social and governance major. The program came in response to the pressure climate change has placed on businesses and industries to grapple with related financial risks and capitalize on the transition to renewable energy. kA 4=2DDlQA`QmkDA2? 4=2DDlQD`Qmp=@?8 H:E9 DEF5J:?8 EC25:E:@?2= |2DE6C’D @7 qFD:?6DD p5>:?:DEC2E:@?

Aug 13, 2024 | insideclimatenews.org | Mathilde Augustin

Last Thursday marked the first anniversary of the catastrophic wildfires that ravaged Lahaina on Hawaii’s island of Maui. The blaze claimed more than 100 lives and left more than 12,000 people without housing. As with so many disasters in a climate that’s supercharging hazards, recovery efforts have been costly and challenging. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said it’s on track to provide approximately toward Maui recovery.

Jul 28, 2024 | insideclimatenews.org | Mathilde Augustin

Indirect emissions from a company’s financial investments can be tricky to measure, but a new study is putting a number on a hidden carbon footprint in the oil and gas sector. Using satellite technology to analyze oil fields, Clarity AI and Climate TRACE found that a sample portfolio containing the world’s top 20 oil and gas companies would have a 24 percent higher carbon footprint when accounting for investment-related emissions.