US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s nearly weeklong visit to China, now underway, will most likely focus on US concerns about Chinese subsidies to producers of electric vehicles and other clean-tech goods. While …
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Retail supply chains are being scrutinized like never before. In 2022, Kohl’s and Walmart were fined $2.5 million and $3.5 million respectively by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for falsely …
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Formula E has announced a multi-year deal with energy solutions provider Aggreko to provide its technology to its events globally as an Official Provider. To power select races, Aggreko will …
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As billions breathe unhealthy air, world requires robust regulatory push
Air pollution takes the lives of around eight million people each year and subjects even more to a myriad of health problems – and while severity may vary geographically, globally, …
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In the midst of global efforts to combat climate change, transition finance has emerged as a critical tool for driving sustainable development and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. …
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The winners of the Cleantech Hackathon, launched by the Innovation Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), have been announced, with three securing monetary prizes. The second cycle of …
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Ajman Municipality launches “Zero Carbon Schools” initiative
The Ajman Municipality and Planning Department has announced the launch of its “Zero Carbon Schools” initiative, which aims to transform schools into “eco-friendly hubs.” The initiative was inaugurated by H.H. …
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Greenpeace has released its report, Major Air Polluters in Africa Unmasked, unveiling the biggest human sources of air pollution across Africa, where 1.1 million premature deaths have been linked to …
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“Investing in innovation is essential”: Sprudel’s founder on getting the world to quit single-use plastic
The world churns out about 380 million tons of plastic every year, around half of which is single-use. When discarded, this waste either ends up in landfills or in our oceans, where …
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New research published from the CFA Institute Research and Policy Center, titled Navigating Transition Finance: An Action List, explores the different stages of readiness and adoption of transition finance across a selection …