Tamer Institute

James Hendon '12, recently reappointed New York City Department of Veterans’ Services Commissioner by Mayor Eric Adams, was quoted on the impact of PACT Act of 2022, "This historic bipartisan achievement will finally treat toxic exposure as a cost of war by expanding access to health care and disability benefits to veterans of all generations — from Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan.”

Gernot Wagner, senior lecturer and climate economist, says that going green will be cheaper in the long run but to expect some obstacles along the way."

Beyond Meat, founded by Ethan Brown '08, recently launched Misteak, a plant-based version of the conventional whole cut of beef. Beyond Meat recently released its own whole cut product, a vegan steak.

James Hendon '12 was reappointed as commissioner of the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services by NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

Donnel Baird '13, founder and CEO of BlocPower, discussed the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act. He told CNBC that the new bill "dramatically lowers the cost to building owners and homeowners of clean energy upgrades. It creates a new Green Bank to provide flexible capital to clean energy projects that Wall Street can leverage.”

Professor Vanessa Burbano discussed Walmart's decision to expand its abortion policy.

Professor Melissa Berman, advisory board member of the center and CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA), reflected on a decision by the Gates Foundation to add between two and three new trustees at one time.

Kinara Capital, founded by Hardika Shah '09, raised Rs 380 crore in a "fresh equity round" led by Nuveen, a global investment manager.

In this video, Professor Bruce Usher discusses his new book, which looks at the risks and opportunities for investors as the world tackles the challenge of climate change.

Professor Bruce Usher contributed this op-ed on the climate finance problem.