Investors are increasingly attentive to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) news, but primarily when it impacts financial returns. A recent study from Yale School of Management reveals that retail investors' trading behavior is significantly influenced by ESG-related news events.

The Biden administration has awarded over $100 billion in clean tech grants from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), securing funding for renewable energy projects and sustainability initiatives. This milestone comes as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, with potential plans to rescind unspent IRA funds.