Chris Hohn is the opposite of the archetypal greedy money-man: “What’s the point of making lots of money if not having the joy of giving of service, meaning, and purpose?”. A hedge fund manager set apart from the rest by his activism, Hohn is particularly invested in mitigating climate change; part of his profits go to climate foundations. His hedge fund requires all companies in its portfolio to have a substantial climate plan. A substantial climate plan is one that aims to slash emissions by 50 percent by 2030, and has both long-term and short-term goals. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
