Climate Risk

In a move that has sparked intense debate, the Federal Reserve has decided to rescind a mandate that required banks to plan for climate-related risks. The policy, introduced during the Biden administration, had been seen as a crucial step in ensuring that financial institutions were prepared for the potential impacts...

The increasing demand for artificial intelligence (A.I.) and its applications has led to a surge in the extraction of essential minerals, such as lithium, cobalt, and copper. These minerals are crucial components in the production of A.I.-enabled devices, including smartphones, laptops, and data center servers. However, the extraction of these...