The Sins Of Wall Street

Bloomberg News financial journalist Bob Ivry talks with Francesca Rheannon about the sins of Wall Street. Bob Ivry explains the sins include “Size, secrecy, pride, greed, impunity, complexity, and immunity from adequate regulation”.
Source: writer's voice with Francesca Rheannon: Bob Ivry, THE SEVEN SINS OF WALL STREET
Climate Risk in South Florida

Mayor and biologist Phil Stoddard comments on the risk to a South Florida suburb threatened by rising sea levels. Phil tells Steve Curwood that municipalities in Florida are doing all they can to prepare for climate change, but the state government is in denial. The risk to these communities is considerable.
Source: living on earth: Climate Risk for Real Estate Values in South Florida

Charlie Chaplin stands on Douglas Fairbanks' shoulders during a Liberty bonds rally at Wall Street in 1918.

U.S. EPA Rules Ignore Methane

Some climate advocates have applauded the EPA’s recent power plant regulations, but environmental lawyer Bill Snape tells Steve Curwood, the new rules don’t deal with methane, resulting in serious problem for the planet.
Source: living on earth: EPA Rules Ignore Methane
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