Tag: climate change
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5 ways to invest sustainably
The threat of climate change is becoming more and more clear. Extreme weather events and species extinctions are starting to happen regularly. With this in mind, you might want to make your finances more environmentally friendly. One way to do this is to invest sustainably. The finance industry is often criticised for being solely focused…
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Save the planet and your bank balance – boycott Black Friday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are fast approaching. What started off as a simple way to bag yourself a few deals and get ahead with your Christmas shopping, has fast become a rampant display of mass consumerism and mindless spending. This year, I’m urging you to boycott Black Friday. With the environment being such a…
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How to deal with climate anxiety on a budget
COP26 has bought the climate emergency to the forefront of all our minds. No news bulletin is complete without a story about the environment. It’s vital these stories get this attention, but for some – myself included – it’s simply increasing their climate anxiety. It can feel overwhelming and I’m sure I’m not alone in…
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Chesham and Amersham by-election – The Green Party
Today, I am feature Carolyne Culver, the Green Party’s candidate in the by-election on 17 June. With issues like HS2 at the forefront of the election, Carolyne is hoping a victory will send a strong message to the government and help stop HS2.
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Chesham and Amersham by-election – Reform UK
This post marks the start of my by-election series where I will interview the candidates standing in Chesham and Amersham this month. To kick off the series, we have a local candidate and the leader of the national party. I sat down with Alex Wilson, the candidate, and Richard Tice, leader of Reform UK. This…
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Should you consider the tax affairs of companies you invest in?
There’s a lot to consider when investing, from dividends to predicted performance and many other things. But, should you also consider a company’s tax affairs when you’re investing? Although ethical investing is on the rise and people are talking about it much more, tax is still rarely spoken about. Some people believe paying a fair…
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Is the Deliveroo IPO saga a victory for ethical investing?
Deliveroo ‘went public’ and listed on the London Stock Exchange this week. But, the Deliveroo IPO didn’t go quite to plan – or that’s how it seems at least. But, what actually happened and is it a victory for ethical investing or simply a business decision? This post will cover: What happened with the Deliveroo…
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5 sustainability tips to save you money
Many people are looking to live more sustainably, while others want to save more money. But why should you have to choose between the two? Here are 5 sustainability tricks to save you money.
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Is it possible to invest ethically?
The state of the world bears pretty heavily on my mind. I don’t feel comfortable gaining from something that has a negative impact on other people or the planet. This put me off investing for a long time, as the public image surrounding the stock market presents a negative image of those profiteering from others’…
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5 ways to make your finances more sustainable
There’s no denying that the world is currently in the middle of a climate crisis. In fact, one leading energy expert recently said we only have six months to change the course of the climate crisis. That’s why we should all consider making our finances more sustainable. Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy…