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In this episode, William Green chats with Bruce Usher, author of a book titled “Investing in the Era of Climate Change.” Bruce, a successful entrepreneur, investor, & Columbia Business School professor, discusses the “once-in-a-lifetime” investment opportunity created by the transition of the global economy to a low-carbon future. He explains how to protect yourself financially as environmental risks intensify, & how to profit as trillions of dollars flow into innovative climate change solutions that will change the world—from electric vehicles to solar energy. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 05:37 - Why Bruce Usher sees climate change as a huge opportunity (& risk) for investors. 08:34 - How the transition to a low-carbon future will transform the global economy. 10:53 - How extreme weather is finally altering perceptions of climate change. 13:45 - How to protect against environmental threats to your property. 20:39 - Why electric vehicles & renewable energy are key drivers of decarbonization. 33:42 - How Berkshire Hathaway is playing the energy transition. 49:05 - Why leading companies like Apple & Microsoft are serious about sustainability. 54:02 - Why it’s wise to consider environmental factors before buying any stock. 01:03:53 - How to invest in funds & ETFs that reduce your exposure to climate risk. 01:12:44 - How billionaires like Bill Gates & Jeff Bezos invest in climate change solutions. 01:23:01 - What consumers can do to reduce their negative impact on the environment. 01:27:47 - Why Bruce thinks humanity might still avoid catastrophic climate change. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Bruce Usher’s book, Investing in the Era of Climate Change. Bruce Usher’s book, Renewable Energy: A Primer for the Twenty-First Century. William Green’s podcast interview with Bryan Lawrence. William Green’s book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book. Follow William Green on X. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Sun Life The Bitcoin Way Range Rover Sound Advisory BAM Capital Fidelity SimpleMining Briggs & Riley Public Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
