Episode Details

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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