Freight on the Mississippi Might Dry Up

Freight on the Mississippi Might Dry Up

Freight on the Mississippi is being threatened by record low water levels, and it may result in global supply chain issues. The Mississippi River, which stretches for 2340 miles from Lake Itasca in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico and connects the Great Lakes to the...
Climate Change Causes Pain for Insurance Industry

Climate Change Causes Pain for Insurance Industry

It’s looking pretty clear at this point that manmade climate change is responsible for an increase in extreme weather events worldwide. The evidence is all around us: we can simply look out the window and see more hurricanes, more wildfires, and just generally more...
Climate Change Necessitates New Farming Procedures

Climate Change Necessitates New Farming Procedures

Climate change is affecting many people, including—and perhaps especially—farmers. Whatever affects farmers affects crop futures and other food-related investments, so it’s important for businesspeople and investors to understand how farming is faring as the climate...