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USAID cuts carry environmental costs, new report finds
The consultancy firm One Earth Partners has published an analysis of the environmental consequences of USAID’s closure.
Policy & Finance
What will financial institutions do to China’s carbon market?
They should be able to directly trade carbon allowances this year, adding liquidity but also regulatory challenges.
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