Enviro & Legislation

A series of ancient landslides have been “reawakened” in British Columbia’s Cariboo region, according to the B.C. government, costing hundreds of millions in federal disaster assistance funds. While the province links the reactivation of the slides to climate change, experts warn the problem is connected to logging in the area. Slides and flooding in the springs of

The apocalyptic dusk, tinged purple, was the product of some of the biggest wildfires raging in modern American history two summers ago, casting a pall that drifted in from hundreds of miles away to the west and affecting the hue of sunsets as far as Minneapolis and Chicago to the east.  On this day, health

When it comes to venturing into and enjoying nature, forests are the people’s top choice — at least in Denmark. This is also reflected in the sales prices of properties with private forest. But beyond earnings potential, this first study of its kind, conducted by the University of Copenhagen, puts a price tag on the

The newly published management plan for North Carolina’s Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests ignores public feedback, recklessly puts important ecosystems at risk, and will cause significantly higher carbon emissions than the previous plan.  The Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan lays out the long-term vision for these two magnificent forests in western North Carolina. Among other things, the

Op/Ed March 9, 2023 By Howard Jennings OLD GROWTH TREES like this one sequester vast amounts of CO2, an essential function if we are to prevent climate disaster. They are also threatened by Green Mountain National Forest plans to log them as part of the Telephone Gap Intergrated ResourceProject.Photo courtesy of Howard Jennings I believe

The pursuit of short-term monetary gain has contributed significantly to the climate and biodiversity crises that we’re experiencing today. But as we cast around for solutions, it’s increasingly clear that finance can — and should — be leveraged for a more sustainable future. At the 6th GLF Investment Case Symposium, held on 7 March 2023