Activists are gearing up for protests around the world to demand action on climate change just as a pair of major weeklong climate events were getting underway in New York City.

Financiers in New York for Climate Week, which accompanies the UN gathering, have found themselves faced with the many “what-if” scenarios posed by a fast-warming planet. Simultaneously, Wall Street’s climate leaders have become increasingly vocal in saying that current net-zero goals (let alone decarbonizing the global economy) are near impossible to attain.

The New York State DEC is celebrating it 16th annual climate week and it’s taking place September 22 through the 29. Brendan Woodruff, who is the director of sustainability at the DEC, says that this week is all about the government agency standing with its local,

The mood at Climate Week NYC and the UN General Assembly blends excitement about low-carbon energy growth with stress about geopolitical headwinds. State of play: Al Gore's remarks at Axios House Climate Week/UN General Assembly on Monday capture this vibe.