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Jan 2019
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18: The S&P 500's Climate Risk

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Just a few months ago, shares of PG&E, the California utility, were trading near $50 share. That was before the company's power lines were blamed for California's devastating forest fires. This week the company filed for bankruptcy. It's a clear example of how climate change has imperiled companies and investors. In this episode of The Readback, Alex Eule is ... Show More
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