Water Is Now a Risk Factor in Investing
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With climate change contributing to more unstable global water conditions, financial analysts are now looking to digital tools and new financial models to calculate water-related risks to businesses and investments. Factors such as a growing population, unpredictable weather cycles and increasing water shortages are a growing part of risk assessment for governments, financial institutions and businesses. (Circle of Blue)
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