Caught My Eye: Bipartisan Carbon Pricing in the U.S.

The video discusses the growing bipartisan support for carbon pricing, particularly in agriculture, as highlighted by Sonny Perdue. It notes a shift in the Republican Party's stance towards carbon pricing due to increasing voter concern about climate change. The video also explores how climate change is influencing investment strategies, with a focus on ESG investing, as discussed by Morgan Stanley.

What recent change in stance did Sonny Perdue, the Secretary of Agriculture, express regarding carbon pricing?

• He suggested eliminating carbon pricing.

• He fully rejected carbon pricing.

• He proposed a new tax on carbon emissions.

• He supported carbon pricing for agriculture.

What is causing political parties to reconsider their stance on carbon pricing?

• Increased agricultural output

• Voter concerns about climate change

• Economic downturn

• New European regulations

How are large institutional investors responding to climate change?

• By focusing solely on short-term gains

• By ignoring it in their strategies

• By integrating climate change solutions into their strategies

• By divesting from all carbon-related industries

What is a major topic at the upcoming Ideas New York Conference?

• Cryptocurrency trends

• Environmental social governance investing

• Technological advancements

• Healthcare innovations

What is the significance of environmentally social governance in investment strategies?

• It focuses on short-term profits.

• It incorporates climate considerations into investment decisions.

• It disregards environmental concerns.

• It prioritizes only social issues.