Say Goodbye to One of America’s Largest Industries
October 19, 2010 at 05:34 AM EDT
It was not that long ago when it seemed as if some sort of comprehensive legislation to tackle the issue of climate change almost seemed inevitable. But since then, political wrangling and the emergence of more pressing economic concerns have sent the issue to the backburner. Opponents of the view that climate change is manmade will likely see inaction as a silver lining to the economic downturn, while supporters are obviously disappointed. But no matter your politics, it is important to objectively consider the impact the issue can have on your investments. Many of the nation's utilities have been doing just that. Electric power producers are some of the largest consumers of fossil fuels in the nation and consequently… . . . → Full Story: Say Goodbye to One of America’s Largest Industries