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A new government directive will allow trustees of pension funds to push for green investment of trust money. The managers of the money invested in Britain’s workplace pension schemes, the total of which sits at around £1.5 trillion, will be able to drop shares in oil, gas and coal companies as part of the new initiative. Instead of these investments in traditional energy sources, the managers will be given powers to invest long-term in green and social impact opportunities. The proposals from the government are specifically designed in order to enable trustees to divest from any companies that are environmentally damaging and to redirect their cash into green alternatives. Up until this point, trustees have felt like their hands have been tied by their fiduciary duties. This duty requires trustees to seek the best returns possible for their beneficiaries, regardless of the ethics of the prospective investment opportunity. Although these new rules are complex for the laym

The climate crisis is currently one of the most pressing issues on earth. Every day, scientists are researching new technologies and advancing their understanding of energy in order to further the fight against climate change. However, not all countries are equally invested in moving forward with regards to renewable energy. There are some that seem disinterested, while others are spearheading what is being referred to as the renewable revolution . It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that our planet is suffering. The polar ice caps are melting at an alarming rate, the temperature is hotter than ever before, and natural disasters seem to be occurring with far more frequency than in previous eras. If we don’t act now, there may be precious little left for our children and grandchildren to inherit. Right now, these are the five countries doing the most to further the renewable revolution. Sweden Scandinavia has always been particularly impressive when it comes

The electric car sphere look set to heat up over the next couple of years. At lest six new models are expected to be on the market in that time period – each of which promises a range of a minimum of 200 miles. Until recently only Tesla was capable of getting an electric car that far off a single charge. In this list you will see a mixture of affordable electric cars with a 200-mile range and long range battery electric cars from high-end luxury brands. Let’s take a look at what we know so far about six exciting new electric car models due to come to life in the next 2 years. 2018 Nissan Leaf The Nissan Leaf, along with the Tesla Model 3 and the Chevrolet Bolt, is one of the only affordable electric cars with a range of 200 miles or more. It is expected to go into production this year but it has big boots to fill. Its predecessor was a key figure in the first wave of modern electric cars and was also the best-selling electric vehicle ever. Expect the Nissan Leaf to be unv