At a particularly sensitive political moment for the Climate Commitment Act, state officials acknowledged they've overestimated the efficacy of its programs.

Last year held some surprises for clean tech investors, particularly the boost artificial intelligence provided. What will this year hold? We have your answers in today’s newsletter.

An ambitious form of climate modelling aims to pin the blame for disasters – from floods to heatwaves – on specific companies. Is this the tool we need to effectively prosecute the world’s biggest carbon emitters?

One of the largest self-storage operators in the country, Extra Space Storage provides climate-controlled units at locations nationwide. These spaces are commonly used for storing furniture, electronics and personal items that require more stable conditions. The company emphasizes accessibility, security features and flexible rental options.

Many nations surge ahead with clean energy and electric vehicles, thanks to increasingly inexpensive clean technology. In the U.S., President Trump, traditional energy interests and their business allies try to reverse climate measures and support fossil fuels.

Climate news wasn’t great in 2025. Global greenhouse-gas emissions hit record highs (again). It’s set to be either the second or third warmest on record. Climate-fueled disasters like wildfires in California and flooding in Indonesia and Pakistan devastated communities and caused billions in damage.

A year after the Los Angeles wildfires, investors are pouncing on fire-damaged lots. Tax reform and Community Land Trusts can keep communities locally owned.

Climate change is a material consideration for sovereign debt investors, yet fixed income markets have historically lagged other asset classes. Read more here.

The past year saw the California Air Resources Board (CARB) grapple with implementation of California’s climate disclosure laws, SB 253 (Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act) and SB 261 (Climate-Related Financial Risk),