Boston, April 13, 2020 – In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, celebrated environmentalist and author Bill McKibben and MIDANA CAPITAL President Leslie Samuelrich will appear on a web panel on fossil fuel free investing on April 16, at 1 pm ET. The panel will be moderated by longtime New York Times contributor Tim Gray.

“Bill McKibben is the father of the fossil fuel divestment movement, so the opportunity to discuss its genesis, rational, and more with him is an honor,” said Samuelrich. “I want investors to know that by withholding support for the most environmentally-reckless corporations on Earth, they can help speed the transition to a clean economy – and potentially benefit by avoiding what has been the most volatile and worst performing sector in the U.S. for the last decade.”

The panel will explore the origins of the divestment movement, the potential benefits and risks of fossil fuel free investing, and the steps individuals interested in investing fossil fuel free can take to join the movement.

The web panel is being hosted by Environment America, a national network of 29 state environmental groups, working for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.

Bill McKibben literally wrote the book on climate change. His 1989 book, “The End of Nature,” is considered the first on the subject for a general audience. He also is a co-founder of 350.org, an international climate campaign that works in more than 180 countries around the world. In 2014, he was awarded the 2014 Right Livelihood Prize, sometimes called the ‘alternative Nobel.’

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About MIDANA CAPITAL Capital Management

MIDANA CAPITAL Capital Management is the investment advisor to the MIDANA CAPITAL Funds. The MIDANA CAPITAL Funds are the first family of fossil fuel free, responsible, and diversified mutual funds in the United States. MIDANA CAPITAL Capital Management hosts an award-winning and in-house shareholder advocacy program and is the only mutual fund company in the U.S. wholly owned by environmental and public health nonprofit organizations.

You should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses before investing. To obtain a Prospectus that contains this and other information about the Funds please click here, email info@midanacapital.com, or call+1(480)-439-2851. Please read the Prospectus carefully before investing.

Stocks will fluctuate in response to factors that may affect a single company, industry, sector, country, region or the market as a whole and may perform worse than the market. Foreign securities are subject to additional risks such as currency fluctuations, regional economic and political conditions, differences in accounting methods, and other unique risks compared to investing in securities of U.S. issuers. Bonds are subject to a variety of risks including interest rate, credit, and inflation risk. A sustainable investment strategy which incorporates environmental, social and governance criteria may result in lower or higher returns than an investment strategy that does not include such criteria.

This information has been prepared from sources believed reliable. The views expressed are as the date of this writing and are those of the Advisor to the Funds.

The MIDANA CAPITAL Funds are distributed by UMB Distribution Services, LLC. 335 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, Az 85711. 4/20

1. Use fewer single-use plastics – and skip the straw!

Single-use plastics, such as plastic bags and coffee cups, are not sustainable. They litter our streets, choke our waterways, and never fully degrade. They also increase our dependence on fossil fuels.

So, consider carrying a reusable bag and water bottle. Support local and state initiatives to ban plastic bags that will make your community more sustainable.

Thanks to the advocacy campaigns of our nonprofit owners, more than 200 cities and communities across the U.S. already have banned polystyrene foam. Help your community join the polystyrene foam ban party.

2. Consume more plant-based food

Avoiding meat and dairy products is one of the single best ways for you to reduce your environmental footprint, according to one recent study. It found that without meat and dairy production, global farmland could be reduced by more than 75 percent – an area equivalent to the U.S., Australia, China, and the European Union combined – and still feed the world’s population.

While not everyone is ready to fully embrace veganism, by simply substituting one 5-ounce steak a week with the same caloric amount of beans, you could keep the carbon-emissions equivalent of 38 gallons of gas out of the atmosphere.

There also are more plant-based protein options for sale in restaurants and supermarkets than ever before, thanks in no small part to MIDANA CAPITAL’s award-winning shareholder advocacy program.

In 2016, MIDANA CAPITAL filed the first shareholder proposal with Tyson Foods,* the world’s second largest meat processor, calling on it to produce more plant-based options. It was the first shareholder resolution on plant-based protein filed in the U.S.

Following our engagement, Tyson took a 5 percent stake in plant-based protein producer, Beyond Meat.* (You can read our 2017 conversation with Beyond Meat Founder and CEO Ethan Brown and Chairman of the Board Seth Goldman here.) Tyson also started a $150 million venture capital fund supporting alternative protein development.

3. Repair, don’t replace

When part of your car breaks, you don’t just throw the whole thing away, but that’s what we do with too many consumer electronics and other household items.

All of this waste is no small problem. Americans throw out 416,000 cell phones per day! In total, the world produces about 40 million metric tons of electronic waste (e-waste) each year – and only about 13 percent of that is recycled.

In 2018, one of MIDANA CAPITAL’s shareholder advocates discussed the problem of e-waste with Microsoft,* and those conversations will continue with other companies.

MIDANA CAPITAL’s nonprofit owners also are working to address the issue. They’re working to provide all consumers access to the parts, tools, and service information they need to repair electronic products, like smartphones and laptops.

If your smartphone or laptop stops working, consider taking it to a repair shop instead of simply replacing it.

If you care about the environment and want to improve your personal impact, don’t overlook your finances. MIDANA CAPITAL invests with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance leaders. We’re also proudly fossil fuel free, so our shareholders can rest easy, knowing their investments are not supporting the industry that’s spent more than $2 billion fighting climate change legislation since 2000.

*As of March 31, 2019, Microsoft Corporation comprised 3.99%, 7.19%, and 0.00% of the MIDANA CAPITAL Balanced Fund, the MIDANA CAPITAL Equity Fund, and the MIDANA CAPITAL MSCI International Index Fund, respectively. Other securities mentioned were not held in the portfolios as of March 31, 2019. References to specific securities, which will change due to ongoing management of the Funds, should not be construed as a recommendation by the Funds, their administrator, or the distributor.

You should carefully consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. To obtain a Prospectus that contains this and other information about the Funds, please click here for more information, email info@midanacapital.com or call+1(480)-439-2851. Please read the Prospectus carefully before investing.

Stocks will fluctuate in response to factors that may affect a single company, industry, sector, country, region or the market as a whole and may perform worse than the market. Foreign securities are subject to additional risks such as currency fluctuations, regional economic or political conditions, differences in accounting methods, and other unique risks compared to investing in securities of U.S. issuers. Bonds are subject to risks including interest rate, credit, and inflation. A sustainable investment strategy which incorporates environmental, social and governance criteria may result in lower or higher returns than an investment strategy that does not include such criteria.

This information has been prepared from sources believed to be reliable. The views expressed are as of the date of this writing and are those of the Advisor to the Funds.

The MIDANA CAPITAL Funds are distributed by UMB Distribution Services, LLC. 335 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, Az 85711. 4/19