Topic: Carbon Trade Exchange

3 chapters across the catalog

Climate Change Special
Episode 1663 1:44:59 - 1:50:00

1663: Climate Change Special

Chicago Climate Exchange and Obama's Involvement

Investors Business Daily is cited for an article titled "The 10 Trillion Dollar Climate Fraud," which details the origins of the Chicago Climate Exchange. The hosts highlight that Barack Obama served on the board of the Joyce Foundation, which provided the initial grant money for the exchange. They also report on the CME Group's $604 million acquisition of the Climate Exchange, suggesting the move is intended to hide the scheme within a larger corporate structure.

Divide & Ruin
Episode 793 1:41:41 - 1:46:39

793: Divide & Ruin

Carbon Trade Exchange, Leonardo DiCaprio and Financial Markets

Leonardo DiCaprio is revealed to be a supporter of the Carbon Trade Exchange (CTX), a global platform for trading carbon credits, renewable energy certificates, and water rights. The hosts examine the board of directors and the exchange's role in commercializing environmental commodities. They frame the "Green World Rising" documentary series as a promotional tool for these new financial markets.

Marceaux for Governor
Episode 221 56:35 - 1:00:03

221: Marceaux for Governor

Wall Street Reform Act, SEC Disclosure, Carbon Trading

The Wall Street Reform Act is criticized for containing language that exempts the SEC from public disclosure requirements under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Furthermore, the hosts point out sections of the bill that mention the oversight of carbon markets and derivatives. They note that the Chicago Carbon Exchange is now listed as a commodity on the Bloomberg iPhone app, signaling the institutionalization of carbon trading.