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How to Find a Socially Responsible Financial Adviser

Green America in the News ( ) ESG investing can be confusing. It helps to have an adviser who is on the same wavelength. By Cheryl Wi nokur Munk Sept. 30, 2021 1:00 pm ET It isn’t easy being an ESG investor these days. Financial products that focus on environmental,…
The Wall Street Journal - https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-find-a-socially-responsible-financial-advis…

Banking On A Better Future: Beneficial State Bank Aims To Transform A Traditional Industry By Empowering Consumers And Communities

Green America in the News ( ) By Christopher Marquis In establishing Beneficial State Bank as a financial institution with social and environmental impact in mind, co-founders Kat Taylor and Tom Steyer saw an opportunity to serve as an example for others in the U.S.…
Forbes - https://www.forbes.com/sites/christophermarquis/2021/09/02/banking-on-a-better-…

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EPA Finalizes Landmark Rule to Curb Super Pollutant HFCs

Victories ( ) Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized the first new climate rule of the Biden-Harris Administration tackling hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), super pollutant greenhouse gases used for refrigerants. HFCs have hundreds to thousands …
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BlogNews

5 Renewable Energy Myths Debunked

BlogNews ( ) The fossil fuel industry promotes plenty of renewable energy myths. This fact sheet debunks 5 prominent myths about clean energy.
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And... Action!: Sustainability in Hollywood Is a Problem

BlogNews ( ) Entertainment is one of the biggest industries in the world. But sustainability in Hollywood isn't winning an Oscar anytime soon.
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Green Business Member Profile

Teddy Locks

Green Business Member Profile ( ) Coming soon.
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IRA Charitable Contributions

Basic page ( ) Put Your IRA to Work for People and our Planet  If you are 70 1/2 years of age or older, you can make a tax-free charitable gift from your IRA to support Green America. You can direct up to $100,000 to Green America and enjoy the…
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Gifts from Donor Advised Funds

Basic page ( ) Gifts from Donor Advised Funds  What is a donor advised fund? A donor advised fund is a tax-advantaged charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about. Anyone can open a DAF; you don’…
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Fall Planting Guide

Piece ( ) A short guide to planting in fall for bountiful flowers and harvest throughout spring and summer.
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Toxic Textiles Scorecard

Piece ( ) 43 million tons of chemicals are used to dye and treat our clothes every year AND there are 8,000 different chemicals used to manufacture clothing as noted in our 2019 Toxic Textiles report. How do popular apparel brands, leading fast fashion brands…
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Is your local Trader Joe’s store a climate polluter? Help us find out!

Piece ( ) Supermarkets are leaking potent refrigerant gases that escalate the climate crisis. Help us investigate Trader Joe's and others.
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Action

Amazon – Respect all workers’ rights!

Action ( ) Amazon has NO public info on its chemical management policy for its own apparel brands nor for any textiles it sells.
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What's Good

Personal story ( ) Contact What's Good: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook  Greenwashing. You’ve heard the term. It’s when an organization spreads disinformation to appear sustainable and environmentally responsible without being so. …
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Emma's Eco Clean

Personal story ( ) Contact Emma’s Eco Clean: Website | Facebook  Household products can be a lot more dangerous than you might expect. Did you know that there are over 1,000 chemicals used in the formula to add scent to…
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Green America's Guide to Socially Responsible Investing & Banking 2021

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People

Mary Swanson

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GAM Article

Taking Stock In Divestment Movements

GAM Article ( ) Investors are pulling out of the most problematic industries to send a powerful message that things need to change, now.
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How Green is Robo-Investing?

GAM Article ( ) A trending investment product lets beginner investors set it and forget it. But how green can you get when your investment manager is a robot?
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Break Up With Your MegaBank in 10 Easy Steps

GAM Article ( ) How to break up with your megabank!
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Shareholders Take on Climate Policy from Inside Companies

GAM Article ( ) Owning just one share of stock gives you the right to receive and vote your shareholder proxy ballot—and exert a powerful influence on corporate actions.
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