Private Equity Firms Like Blackstone Are Destroying the Planet for Profit

1848+: The End(s) of History

The world of private equity, blank check companies, and complicated investment vehicles is, by design, alien to most people. But the maneuvering and back-room deals of these companies have stark, real-world implications.

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Climate Crisis Could Cause a Third of Plant and Animal Species to Disappear Within 50 Years: Study 

1848+: The End(s) of History

“Successful implementation of the Paris agreement targets could help reduce extinctions considerably, possibly to 16% or less by 2070,” according to lead author Cristian Román-Palacios.

Source: Climate Crisis Could Cause a Third of Plant and Animal Species to Disappear Within 50 Years: Study | Common Dreams News

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