What do environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment policies have in common with Nazi ideology? Quite a lot, according to Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks, who delivered a keynote address at an annual misinformation conference last month. ESG policies broadly encourage fiduciaries—whether they are asset management firms or state governments stewarding pension funds—to consider the multifaceted societal impact of their investments. and U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), both outspoken fossil fuel evangelists. Senator Johnson is a longtime recipient of fossil fuel money who sits on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.

Source: Washington Post March 16, 2023 01:29 UTC