William Green chats with Bruce Usher, author of a book titled “Investing in the Era of Climate Change.” Bruce, a successful entrepreneur, investor, & Columbia Business School professor, discusses the “once-in-a-lifetime” investment opportunity created by the transition of the global economy to a low-carbon future. He explains how to protect yourself financially as environmental risks intensify, & how to profit as trillions of dollars flow into innovative climate change solutions that will change the world—from electric vehicles to solar energy.   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:21 - Why Bruce Usher sees climate change as a huge opportunity (& risk) for investors. 00:04:31 - How the transition to a low-carbon future will transform the global economy. 00:06:57 - How extreme weather is finally altering perceptions of climate change. 00:09:14 - How to protect against environmental threats to your property. 00:19:10 - Why electric vehicles & renewable energy are key drivers of decarbonization.  00:31:25 - How Berkshire Hathaway is playing the energy transition.  00:44:52 - Why leading companies like Apple & Microsoft are serious about sustainability. 00:52:01 - Why it’s wise to consider environmental factors before buying any stock. 01:00:54 - How to invest in funds & ETFs that reduce your exposure to climate risk.  01:10:25 - How billionaires like Bill Gates & Jeff Bezos invest in climate change solutions. 01:14:34 - What consumers can do to reduce their negative impact on the environment. 01:22:38 - Why Bruce thinks humanity might still avoid catastrophic climate change. 🤝 Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig and the other community members: https://theinvestorspodcast.com/mastermind 📈 Learn to invest like legend investors do — from the company that has interviewed them. Use YOUTUBE15 to get 15% off! https://theinvestorspodcast.podia.com/how-to-get-started-with-stocks 💰Click here to download your FREE guide to Stop Worrying About Your Finances In 4 Simple Steps: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/subscribe-youtube/ ▶️ RELATED EPISODES: - How to Win the Investment Game w/ Bryan Lawrence: https://youtu.be/ggSd95TRBKM - The Bullish Energy Cycle w/ Arvind Sanger: https://youtu.be/j5bN6RAkc1c - A New Golden Age for Savvy Stockpickers w/ Bob Robotti: https://youtu.be/LPJTOBZw74E - The Vigilant Investor’s Guide to Success in Stocks & Life w/ Chris Bloomstran: https://youtu.be/kM8Z7cWtKV4 🎧 Listen to our episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/show/28RHOkXkuHuotUrkCdvlOP 🖊️ Access the transcript and learn more about the guest here: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/richer-wiser-happier/investing-in-the-era-of-climate-change-w-bruce-usher/ 📖  BOOKS MENTIONED: - Investing in the Era of Climate Change by Bruce Usher: https://amzn.to/4bu5Ykv - Renewable Energy by Bruce Usher: https://amzn.to/4cQO90d Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links that we may earn commission from. This helps keep our show going! 😀 💡 OTHER RESOURCES - Seeking Alpha is a crowd-sourced content service for financial markets. Take control of your financial future — Use our link here for a 14-day free trial: https://www.sahg6dtr.com/59QC8Z/R74QP/ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ABOUT OUR SHOW 🎙  On Richer, Wiser, Happier, William Green interviews high-profile guests such as Howard Marks, Joel Greenblatt, and Ray Dalio. Exploring what they can teach us about how to succeed in markets and life. 🌍 Website: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/richer-wiser-happier/  📝 Help us understand our audience better so we can create a more intentional user experience by answering this survey! https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/survey2023-youtube ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ 📚OUR FREE INVESTING COURSES/RESOURCES https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/tip-academy/ 📊TRY OUR STOCK INVESTING TOOL: TIP FINANCE https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/tip-finance/ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by The Investor’s Podcast Network. Written permission must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.