West Virginia recently joined a growing number of states to divest from companies that are implementing global environmental, social, and governance standards (ESG) that demonize fossil fuels and prioritize social justice initiatives.
Because West Virginia’s economy relies heavily on fossil fuel revenue, state Treasurer Riley Moore has put these ESG companies on a restricted list, terminating existing contracts and stopping them from bidding on further contracts.
“It is something that would ultimately destroy our economy, our people, and our way of life,” Moore said during a recent interview for EpochTV’s “American Thought Leaders” program that will air at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sept. 22. “The ‘E’ is the most near-term immediate threat, because it’s the rapid transition to green energy.”…