Business Green

JULY 2, 2020

Companies planning to build new coal-fired power plants will no longer be able to get financing from BNP Paribas, following the banking giant's introduction of a string of new policies aimed at eliminating its exposure to coal-fired electricity projects. BNP Paribas granted €185m to Germany's RWE, €150m to Czechia's ?EZ,

Energy Monitor 101

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Business Green

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The announcement, led by 40 members of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), marks the biggest global net zero commitment from the carbon-intensive sector to date, and brings together firms from North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Building Energy Monitoring 95

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

million people die as a result of air pollution every year, but governments are still spending more supporting fossil fuel projects than they are tackling dirty air. In contrast, middle-income countries in Asia receive 80 per cent of aid funding. There must be no new coal plants built after 2021," he said.

Pollution 39

Pollution Health Fossil fuels Energy Monitor 39

Business Green

MAY 20, 2022

African green hydrogen plans, new coal-to-clean energy deals, and worsening climate impacts. The organising committee said it would work with NGOs and commercial partners to slash the impact of the estimated 13 million meals that will be served during Paris 2024 and showcase the best of sustainable food.

Waste 36

Waste Waste Building Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 36

Business Green

JUNE 11, 2021

Polish coal plant closures, Chinese emissions targets, and the surreal proposal for net zero emission tar sands are just some of the green business stories from around the world this week. New analysis reveals how G7 climate laws slashed CO2 emissions by 1.3 billion tonnes.

Policy 63

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Business Green

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Global energy shortages and a recent spike in oil prices to a three-year high above $80 a barrel, have dimmed hopes that governments will announce bold new plans to rapidly ditch fossil fuels at the October 31st to November 12th summit. With just a few days to go until COP26 kicks off, her pessimism is widely shared.

Building Energy Monitoring 101

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AGreenLiving

MAY 17, 2021

Clean energy for Native American communities. We’d like to express our appreciation to the World Business Council for Sustainable Business and Net Impact for helping to cast a global net for this year’s nominees. “I’ve always been an energy nerd and I just knew that was my place. Planet-healing fast food.

Business Energy Monitoring 36

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Grist

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Under the relentless sun in Africa, the birthplace of humanity, every living thing had to find a way to beat the heat. If a widespread power outage hit Phoenix during a heat wave and lasted for days, it could kill thousands and send half the city to the emergency room, according to a recent study.

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