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Finance guide could spur extra $200 billion for sustainable development, JPMorgan says
A JPMorgan executive says a new finance guide could unlock an extra $200B annually for projects with positive social or environmental impact.
Volvo Cars cuts full-year growth outlook on EV slowdown
Volvo Cars beat Q3 profit expectations but cut its full-year sales growth forecast amid a premium market slowdown.
Villagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal’s water supply
Panama Canal dam plans spark debate as residents face relocation and environmental changes while hoping for benefits.
Climate change worsened rains in flood-hit African regions, scientists say
Devastating rains that triggered deadly floods in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan in recent months were worsened by human-caused climate change.
US allocates $196 million for natural gas pipeline modernization
The grants, funded by President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will support 60 modernization projects.
Big offshore wind project proposed for New York as other sites are evaluated in three states
Offshore wind projects in NY, NJ, and MD advance amid regulatory reviews and escalating legal challenges from opponents.
Central banks can’t shrug off climate change issues: ECB’s Villeroy
Top European Central Bank official says climate change issues can't be removed from central bank decision-making.
US extends semiconductor tax breaks to some solar factories
The U.S. extends a tax break to solar wafer makers, aiming to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on China.
Unlocking finance at scale to meet climate and development goals
The World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings (21st -25th October) will bring together Finance and Development Ministers and officials from around...
Windfall tax backlash menaces Spain’s green energy sector
Spain's government has infuriated banking and energy giants by wanting to maintain a windfall tax on them, threatening crucial investments for the country's...
