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RWH047: Investing In The Era of Climate Change w/ Bruce Usher
Episode 901
In this episode, William Green chats with Bruce Usher, author of a book titled “Investing in the Era of Climate Change.” Bruce, a successful entrepreneur, investor, & Columbia Business School professor, discusses the “once-in-a-lifetime” investment opportunity created by the transition of the global economy to a low-carbon future. He explains how to protect yourself financially as environmental risks intensify, & how to profit as trillions of dollars flow into innovative climate change solutions that will change the world—from electric vehicles to solar energy.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
05:37 - Why Bruce Usher sees climate change as a huge opportunity (& risk) for investors.
08:34 - How the transition to a low-carbon future will transform the global economy.
10:53 - How extreme weather is finally altering perceptions of climate change.
13:45 - How to protect against environmental threats to your property.
20:39 - Why electric vehicles & renewable energy are key drivers of decarbonization.
33:42 - How Berkshire Hathaway is playing the energy transition.
49:05 - Why leading companies like Apple & Microsoft are serious about sustainability.
54:02 - Why it’s wise to consider environmental factors before buying any stock.
01:03:53 - How to invest in funds & ETFs that reduce your exposure to climate risk.
01:12:44 - How billionaires like Bill Gates & Jeff Bezos invest in climate change solutions.
01:23:01 - What consumers can do to reduce their negative impact on the environment.
01:27:47 - Why Bruce thinks humanity might still avoid catastrophic climate change.
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
- Bruce Usher’s book, Investing in the Era of Climate Change.
- Bruce Usher’s book, Renewable Energy: A Primer for the Twenty-First Century.
- William Green’s podcast interview with Bryan Lawrence.
- William Green’s book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book.
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Published on 1 year, 5 months ago