What our climate goals mean for natural gas, and what states should do about it

3 years 8 months ago

The transition to a low-carbon economy will have a big impact on the way we think about natural gas: how we produce, use and transport it. One area where this challenge is particularly acute is the state regulatory frameworks governing gas utilities across the country, and in particular, how those rules line up against the […]

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Natalie Karas

How Wall Street can win on climate in 2021

3 years 8 months ago
This year, financial institutions must make a significant leap forward on climate – from pledges to progress. Even amidst a global pandemic, 2020 proved that climate finance and ESG are more than passing fads, with net-zero financed emissions commitments from Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, and a group of 30 international asset managers – Net Zero […]
Ben Ratner

Federal Reserve warns of financial risks from climate change. Agricultural banks must act fast.

3 years 8 months ago

As farmers face unprecedented weather and economic challenges, the agricultural finance sector must address climate risk and invest in solutions that make crop and livestock production more resilient.

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Vincent Gauthier

Federal Reserve warns of financial risks from climate change. Agricultural banks must act fast.

3 years 8 months ago

As farmers face unprecedented weather and economic challenges, the agricultural finance sector must address climate risk and invest in solutions that make crop and livestock production more resilient.

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Vincent Gauthier

Getting lead out of brass and bronze food equipment

3 years 8 months ago
Tom Neltner, J.D. is the Chemicals Policy Director. Many people may not be aware that lead is still added to brass and bronze used to make drinking water faucets and food equipment like coffee brewers and more. This is problematic because lead can leach into the water and beverages from the equipment – putting consumers […]
Tom Neltner

Getting lead out of brass and bronze food equipment

3 years 8 months ago

Tom Neltner, J.D. is the Chemicals Policy Director. Many people may not be aware that lead is still added to brass and bronze used to make drinking water faucets and food equipment like coffee brewers and more. This is problematic because lead can leach into the water and beverages from the equipment – putting consumers […]

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Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals Initiative

Getting lead out of brass and bronze food equipment

3 years 8 months ago
Tom Neltner, J.D. is the Chemicals Policy Director. Many people may not be aware that lead is still added to brass and bronze used to make drinking water faucets and food equipment like coffee brewers and more. This is problematic because lead can leach into the water and beverages from the equipment – putting consumers […]
Tom Neltner

It’s time to eliminate lead from tin coating and solder on metal food cans

3 years 8 months ago
Tom Neltner, J.D. is the Chemicals Policy Director. In October 2019, we reported finding canned foods had a surprising number of samples with lead based on the Food and Drug Administration’s testing results. Almost half of the 242 samples had detectable lead, including a staggering 98% of 70 canned fruit samples. We suspect that the […]
Tom Neltner

It’s time to eliminate lead from tin coating and solder on metal food cans

3 years 8 months ago

Tom Neltner, J.D. is the Chemicals Policy Director. In October 2019, we reported finding canned foods had a surprising number of samples with lead based on the Food and Drug Administration’s testing results. Almost half of the 242 samples had detectable lead, including a staggering 98% of 70 canned fruit samples. We suspect that the […]

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Tom Neltner, Senior Director, Safer Chemicals Initiative