Investors searching for alpha—to beat the market—won’t find it in socially responsible investing. A recent study examining a decade of data reveals that portfolios of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) following environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing strategies did not outperform standard index funds. Quartz Smart Investing: Elyse Ausenbaugh Part 1 The study conducted by Scientific Beta, …
Editor’s Note: This article is part of CNN Travel’s Monthly Ticket series, which explores unique and offbeat travel topics. In October, we delve into the world of the unusual, featuring haunted spaces and abandoned places. In the bustling city of Hong Kong, William Sargent’s eyes light up as he spots the glimmer of snake skin …
CNN reports that big-box stores and shopping malls in the US have untapped potential for solar power, which could help reduce dependency on fossil fuels, lower emissions, and save companies money. For example, the installation of solar panels on the roof and parking lot at an IKEA store in Baltimore reduced energy costs by 57% …
In a landmark climate trial in Helena, Montana, sixteen young people aged 5 to 22 argue that the state’s embrace of fossil fuels is destroying their future. They claim that the state’s actions violate its own constitution, which has mandated since 1972 that a clean and healthful environment be maintained and improved for present and …