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"Weeding Risk", a report issued by the World Resources Institute and HSBC's Climate Change Centre of Excellence recently, found that environmental trends could have significant financial repercussions for the $40 billion food and beverage industry in South and Southeast Asia.  "The food and beverage industry is particularly vulnerable to climate change and water scarcity in Asia.  The region is already struggling with increased water demand because of population and economic growth," according to Dana Krechowicz, a WRI associate and co-author of the report.  4.10

Sunday, November 4, 2007
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM

Acid Rain and Global Warming: Using Markets to Solve Environmental Problems and Create Wealth

Speaker(s)
Richard Sandor PhD Chairman and CEO, Chicago Climate Exchange

Description
Dr. Sandor's presentation will focus on the concept of emissions trading and the work of the Chicago Climate Exchange to reduce air pollutants that contribute to global warming and acid rain. The Chicago Climate Exchange is one example of how markets can be used to solve environmental problems and, simultaneously, create wealth for investors.