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Why Sustainable Investing Strategies Are Doing Better Than You Might Think...

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Why Sustainable Investing Strategies Are Doing Better Than You Might Think From Morningstar Sustainability-focused indexes have nearly kept pace with—or even outperformed—the broader US stock market so far in 2026. Semiconductor stocks drove gains, keeping ESG indexes relatively in line with the broader market, despite characteristic underweights to energy stocks. Learn More Solar Generates More Energy Than Coal in U.S. For the First Time From ABC News Solar outproduced coal in the U.S. for the first time on record—supplying 12.8% of the country's electricity in May 2026 versus coal's 12.2%. Notably, states won by Trump in 2024 accounted for nearly three-quarters of new solar capacity added this year, a sign the shift is being driven by economics rather than politics. Keep Reading People, Tools & Ideas that Inspire Us Podcast The Ezra Klein Show In this episode Ezra Klein interviews Bill McKibben about his new book, Here Comes the Sun, and discusses how cheap clean energy has opened a new climate politics focused on abundance. Link to the episode Documentary Ocean The world's most renowned naturalist, David Attenborough, reveals Earth's last great wilderness — a breathtaking case for why our seas are still worth saving. Link to the trailer APP Positive.News Stop doomscrolling and get a curated list of uplifting news stories about people, ideas, and breakthroughs quietly building a better world. A gentler, more hopeful way to stay informed. Link to the app Market Perspective From Schwab The U.S. economy continued to look resilient in the second quarter, driven by healthy business spending and stable consumption. Despite the consumer coming under pressure in terms of inflation-adjusted income growth—which slipped into negative territory—a drawdown in savings and the positive wealth effect continued to weigh on growth... Continue Reading + 2Q Market Performance View Our Fee Schedule View Our Latest Form ADV and Form CRS Client Login   Let's talk. info@bluemarble.com 805-595-1820   Your statements, tax documents, and activity history are available securely at www.schwaballiance.com Blue Marble Investments, LLC, is a Registered Investment Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accounts are held by Schwab, a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Not FDIC insured * No Bank Guarantee * May Lose Value

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