$11.5B All-Cash Deal to Accelerate Grid Resilience and Clean Energy Growth in New Mexico and Texas Blackstone Infrastructure has announced its agreement to acquire TXNM Energy in an all-cash transaction valued at $11.5 billion, including net debt and preferred stock. The acquisition, priced at $61.25 per share, represents a 23% premium over TXNM’s 30-day volume-weighted […]
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The European Investment Fund (EIF) and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions have signed a €200 million portfolio guarantee under the EU’s InvestEU programme, aiming to accelerate green investment among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small mid-caps in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Key Highlights: This agreement underscores the EIF and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ commitment […]
Continue ReadingIn our ‘Field Diaries’ series, we are sharing stories from those out in the field. In this post, Shiwani from Dr. B.R Ambedkar University Delhi shares her experience doing field research in Ladakh, a trans-Himalayan region in India. In this technology-driven era, where vast data can be generated through remote access, the significance of experiential learning is […]
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Consumer demand for hybrid vehicles is on the rise, driven by their cost-effectiveness and the increasing appeal of home charging options. According to Deloitte’s 2025 Global Automotive Consumer Study, 26% of U.S. consumers surveyed indicated they are likely to purchase a hybrid vehicle, a notable increase from 21% in the previous year. The shift toward […]
Continue ReadingFernando Lima, CIBIO/BIOPOLIS, University of Porto, Portugal, discusses his article: Simulated intertidal heat stress on the brown seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum demonstrates differential population sensitivity to future climate Ascophyllum nodosum from Sommarøy, Norway (69.65°N, 17.99°E), in 2024. Photo by Rui Seabra. Climate change is often thought to threaten only vulnerable species, but what about the tough […]
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Unified Emissions Trading System Will Reduce Trade Friction, Enhance Carbon Pricing Efficiency Across Europe In a major step toward post-Brexit climate cooperation, the European Commission and the UK government have agreed to initiate formal negotiations to link their Emissions Trading Systems (ETS), potentially creating a unified carbon market across Europe. The move, announced during the […]
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London – May 2025 — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested €76 million in the green bond programme of VGP, a leading pan-European developer of high-quality logistics and semi-industrial real estate. The investment is aimed at boosting sustainable industrial development and acquisitions across six countries in Central and South-Eastern Europe: Croatia, […]
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Vilnius, Lithuania – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested €40 million in a €350 million green bond issuance by Akropolis Group, the Baltic region’s leading retail and entertainment platform. This strategic investment supports both the refinancing of the company’s existing Eurobond and the financing of a portfolio of certified green assets. […]
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Rome, Italy – May 2025 — Eni has entered exclusive negotiations with Ares Alternative Credit Management to sell a 20% stake in its clean energy and electric mobility subsidiary, Plenitude. The proposed transaction values Plenitude between €9.8 billion and €10.2 billion, with a total enterprise value exceeding €12 billion. The $2.2 billion deal underscores strong […]
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Paris, France – May 2025 — Valeo has successfully raised €650 million through a green bond issuance aimed at accelerating its low-carbon mobility initiatives, particularly in vehicle electrification. The bond, which matures on 20 May 2031, carries a fixed annual coupon of 5.125% and was issued under the company’s Green and Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework. The […]
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