Standard Chartered is poised to generate nearly $1 billion in income from its sustainability-driven initiatives by 2025, surpassing its original target by a year. CEO Bill Winters confirmed this projection during his address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, highlighting the bank’s ongoing leadership in global climate finance. Winters noted that while the […]
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced the start of construction on two large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Scotland, set to become the largest of their kind in Europe. The projects, Coalburn 2 and Devilla, are being developed through CIP’s flagship CI IV fund, marking a significant step in the firm’s expansion as the […]
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) are collaborating on a major initiative to finance climate projects in emerging markets, aiming to raise €7.5 billion. This funding will be channeled through the Emerging Markets Climate Action Fund (EMCAF), a blended finance private equity fund designed to support renewable energy and energy efficiency […]
Continue ReadingPeter Thompson explains how, alongside colleagues, the spatial distribution and interactions of grizzly bears (Ursus arctos), grey wolves (Canis lupus), and humans within the central Canadian Rocky Mountains were monitored and assessed in their latest study. Human recreation and wildlife The Bow River Valley in Alberta, Canada is a global hotspot for outdoor recreation, attracting […]
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O2’s planned deactivation of its 3G network in April 2025 is projected to result in a significant volume of electronic waste, potentially generating £13.7 million worth of materials, according to new research from BusinessWaste.co.uk. The study, based on a survey of 2,000 UK adults conducted by Opinium, estimates that the switch-off will affect around 4.3 […]
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A recent survey conducted by Survation on behalf of Alupro shows strong public demand for the Scottish Government to take decisive action on waste management and recycling. The poll, which was carried out between January 7-13, 2025, reveals that 69% of Scots believe local authority recycling systems must be urgently improved, while 61% support the […]
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Gianpiero Nacci as its new Chief Climate Officer, signaling a strengthened commitment to addressing climate change. Nacci, who brings extensive experience in sustainability and environmental finance, will lead the bank’s efforts to integrate climate considerations into its investments and operations. As Chief Climate Officer, Nacci […]
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In 2017, Batesville School District in Arkansas faced significant financial challenges, including a $250,000 budget deficit and difficulties in retaining teachers due to low salaries. To address these issues, the district took a bold step by conducting an energy audit and implementing a series of energy efficiency improvements, including the installation of over 1,400 solar […]
Continue ReadingHave you been in the field recently? Share your experiences in our new Field Diaries series! From undergraduate students to long-term academics and practitioners, we are looking for individuals to share their time out in the field with an aim to highlight this often crucial step in the research process. If you are studying or […]
Continue ReadingBérangère Leys, UMR AMAP (Montpellier, France), discusses her article: Functional responses of Mediterranean flora to fire: A community-scale perspective A fire scar on a Corsican black pine (Pines nigra subsp. laricio) in Paneveggio mountain of Corsica. Photo by Bérangère Leys. As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of fires, especially in Mediterranean regions, understanding plant adaptations […]
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