China has introduced a pilot program to draw international capital into its green economy by easing foreign debt financing rules for environmentally focused projects. The initiative, led by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), covers 16 regions including Beijing, Shanghai, Hebei, and Qingdao. Under the program, non-financial companies are encouraged to raise funds from […]
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A U.S. federal judge has ordered the shutdown of the migrant detention facility in Florida known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” citing severe environmental damage to the Florida Everglades, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ruling, issued by District Judge Kathleen Williams, mandates that operations at the site be wound down within 60 days. It prohibits the […]
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New York, NY — Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), through its 1GT climate private equity strategy, has joined a $105 million Series C funding round for Overhaul Group, a global leader in in-transit cargo risk management and supply chain visibility solutions. The round was led by Springcoast Partners, with continued support from existing investor Edison […]
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Birmingham, UK — The Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation Expo (EFD Expo), the UK’s premier event for sustainable energy and environmental innovation, is set to return on 17–18 September 2025 at the NEC Birmingham. As part of the broader Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), EFD Expo continues to serve as a vital platform for professionals […]
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Dublin, Ireland — Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has officially published Ireland’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Policy Roadmap, delivering on a key commitment outlined in the Programme for Government. The roadmap sets the foundation for Ireland’s long-term strategy to decarbonise the aviation sector, which faces unique challenges in reducing emissions due to its reliance […]
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In a potential game-changer for heavy industry, a magnesium-oxide mine in Greece received seven special containers in November 2024 with equipment designed to capture CO₂ and transform it into a valuable chemical, right there on site. Long blamed for driving up the planet’s temperature, CO2 could now be converted into jet fuel for passenger aircraft […]
Continue ReadingDamla Cinoğlu and Caroline Farrior, University of Texas at Austin, discuss their article: Small disturbances and subsequent competition for light can maintain a diversity of demographic strategies in a neotropical forest: Results from model-data integration Tropical forests are one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. They are fundamental for managing the global carbon budget and […]
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New York, August 2025 — The UN Global Compact Network USA, the American chapter of the United Nations’ flagship corporate sustainability initiative, has appointed Shobha Meera, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer at Capgemini, as Treasurer of its Board of Directors. Meera succeeds Michael Okoroafor of McCormick & Company, who retired after a distinguished tenure advancing sustainability […]
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Singapore, August 2025 — Asia Pacific & Japan hyperscale data centre specialist AirTrunk has secured a landmark S$2.25 billion (US$1.65 billion) green loan to fund the development of its newest facility, AirTrunk SGP2, in Loyang, Singapore. The transaction marks both Singapore’s largest-ever loan and largest green loan for a data centre, reinforcing the city-state’s growing […]
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Abu Dhabi, August 2025 — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), a global leader in renewable energy, has announced the successful deployment of more than US$1.685 billion in green bond proceeds from its 2023 and 2024 issuances. The funds have been allocated to solar, wind, and energy storage projects across nine countries, according to […]
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