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546. Are E.S.G. Investors Actually Helping the Environment?

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The Impact of ESG Investing on Environmental Progress

This chapter explores the complexities and unintended consequences of the ESG investing movement, particularly its impact on 'brown' firms. It emphasizes the importance of engaging with less environmentally friendly companies and discusses how government initiatives like the Inflation Reduction Act can foster greener practices.

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