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The Bond Buyer is seeking industry-wide input on environmental, social and governance factors in the public finance space.
September 7 -
The weirdness of this storm adds yet another layer of complexity to the vexing problem of coping with climate change.
September 3 -
Municipal issuers with the biggest threats from physical climate risk also have the largest liabilities for carbon transition.
August 30 -
The drenching of several regions exposed vulnerabilities that vary by state, and recurring problems that could jeopardize municipal credit.
August 24 -
The transition should not affect state credit, said John Ceffalio, senior research analyst for municipals at CreditSights.
August 24 -
John Ceffalio, Senior Municipal Research Analyst at CreditSights, talks with Chip Barnett about what to expect in the second half of the year. He discusses municipal bond market fundamentals, credit and climate disclosure. And he looks at the pandemic’s long-term risks for U.S. cities as the work-from-home culture becomes stronger and how higher education will cope with a new reality. (18 minutes)
August 24 -
The shutdown of a major California hydroelectric power facility underscores the severity of drought conditions in the state.
August 6 -
Rising sea levels could make catastrophic events such as recent subway flooding more intense and frequent in places including New York and Boston.
August 6 -
Sen. Patrick Toomey, the ranking Republican on the Banking Committee, has argued that research by the Federal Reserve into these topics could result in “mission creep.” Fed officials have said their job includes fostering inclusive economic growth and ensuring the banking system is girded against financial risks posed by climate change.
August 4 -
Experts weigh in on the potential impact of severe weather events and investigate the risks and solutions that may change the sector.
July 29