Mojave Desert solar; a photovoltaic power station. | Photo credit: U.S. Department of Energy
September 4, 2023
Ask Students: Why is diversification of assets important? How is so-called "ESG" a problem according to conservatives? What prompted the President's first veto?.
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The extreme weather events that hit the U.S. and other countries have cast a sharp spotlight on the role of climate change. In recent years, those concerns have been a key part of significant changes in the way investment firms and companies do business. But now a backlash is brewing against what conservative politicians call "woke capitalism."
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Environmental, social, and corporate governance (a.k.a. environmental, social, and governance); a framework that helps stakeholders understand how an organization manages risks and opportunities related to these three factors.
What do you think are some of the political motivations of investing in—or banning—ESG?
Media Literacy: What is something you still don't understand about ESG? How could you find out more?
Discuss with a friend, neighbor or classmate — how does the concept of ESG investing go beyond solely monetary returns?
Explore more resources for educators to find a wide-range of relevant preK-12 lessons on climate change or supporting young people as they continue to lead the conversation around the climate change crisis.
Republished with permission from PBS NewsHour Classroom.
PBS NewsHour Classroom helps teachers and students identify the who, what, where and why-it-matters of the major national and international news stories.
