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Energy Secretary Ed Miliband pledges to lift millions out of fuel poverty
Labour’s warm homes plan aims to make properties across the country cheaper to run by rolling out solar panels on rooftops.
Singapore’s Temasek sets aside $77 million to support climate action initiatives
SINGAPORE – Singaporean state-owned investor Temasek said on Monday that it is setting aside S$100 million ($77.43 million) as a community gift to...
Brookfield raises $2.4 billion for climate fund backed by UAE
DUBAI – Brookfield Asset Management said on Monday it has raised $2.4 billion for the Catalytic Transition Fund (CTF), which is backed by...
World risks exceeding 1.5C of warming without stronger targets
As New York Climate Week kicks off, researchers have released several papers tracking efforts to limit warming below this critical threshold.
White House touts $1bn fund to help auto suppliers retool for EVs
Investment firm Monroe Capital LLC said it plans to launch a fresh fund of up to $1 billion to provide loans for smaller...
India is in the midst of an electric vehicle revolution — and Australia should tap in
India’s electric vehicle market is booming, with sales surpassing 4.1M by March 2024, offering diverse EV options and rapid growth.
UN holds ‘Summit of the Future’ to tackle global crises
UN chief Antonio Guterres first proposed the idea of a Summit of the Future in 2021, billing it as a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity' to...
