Consider Green Investments

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It’s always a good idea to invest for your future, but did you know that you can invest for the planet’s future at the same time?

As more and more people have become aware of the need for ecological sustainability, brokerage houses have responded by offering up “green” options — investment funds dedicated to socially responsible investing in fields like organic food production, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green building. At the moment, there are more than 500 actively traded “green” companies, up from a few dozen in 2003, so green investments are clearly becoming more viable all the time.