Climate Determinants — Human Health
The climate crisis is fueling a human health emergency. Numerous climate-sensitive health risks are scientifically established: Heat waves can cause illness and death; Smog, ozone, and allergenic pollen cause respiratory…
Implications of COVID-19 for the U.S. Economy and Capital Markets
The COVID-19 pandemic and the corresponding uncertainty in the financial markets necessitate a different approach to our Quarterly Market Update and Outlook. Importantly, COVID-19 is a health issue first and an economic issue second.…
Advancing “Access” in Gender Lens Investing
Gender lens investment approaches have expanded in recent years. All asset classes have seen a tremendous increase in the number of funds and assets under management since 2014. Fund strategies range from empowering…
Food Safety: Is Whole Foods Prepared?
On October 20, the Detroit Health Department announced an investigation into two cases of Hepatitis A potentially linked to Whole Foods’ stores. Whole Foods contacted the Detroit Health Department to report one…
Poultry Antibiotics in Emerging Markets: Should We Rethink Growth?
Recent survey results indicate a move away from antibiotics in emerging market poultry production. WATT Global Media surveyed poultry feed producers and consumers globally (i. e. , nutritionists, consultants, veterinarians, production managers)…
Tracking our Thesis on Nutritional Feed Additives
Interest in alternative nutritional feed additives is growing. As we discussed in our October 5, 2015 report Antibiotics and Animal Health: Value-Chain Implications in the US , a confluence of regulatory…