In a major development, the European Union has drawn up plans which labels nuclear energy and some natural gas projects as “green” investments. The development comes in the wake of a year-long battle between governments over which investments are truly… Read More ›
In a significant development, the European Union’s banking watchdog stated, starting from next year banks in the Eurozone would have to publish a pathbreaking “green asset ratio” (GAR) as a core measure of their climate-friendly business activities. With investments in… Read More ›
According to three government sources with direct knowledge of the matter at hand, the Japanese government is weighing its options to create a ($9.63 billion to $19.27 billion (1 trillion to 2 trillion yen) fund to promote investment in environment-friendly… Read More ›
In a significant development, the World Bank’s private-sector arm has introduced new climate change specific conditions, which encourages commercial banks and other financial lenders to wind down support for coal projects in Asia and Africa. The International Finance Corporation (IFC),… Read More ›
In a study aimed at putting the nail in the coffin of the perception that a low-carbon economy would be costly, the study concluded that moving to renewable energy sources could significantly boost the global economy. According to the results… Read More ›
With elections looming for the state of Victoria in November, a lucid, clear cut energy policy could be a challenge for the coalition government. Australian states are set to vote on a new energy policy this coming Friday which could… Read More ›
As Britain prepares to leave the EU, May’s government is pushing for a greener, cleaner industrial policy. On Monday, as part of the British government industrial strategy to boost growth, productivity and distribution of wealth, the country’s business minister is… Read More ›
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