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US$11 million per minute in fossil subsidies ‘add fuel to the fire’, IMF study showsCarbon & Climate
US$11 million per minute in fossil subsidies ‘add fuel to the fire’, IMF study shows
Pricing fossil fuel prices to reflect their fully-loaded cost would be enough on its own to reduce global carbon dioxide emissions by more than one-third, the analysts concluded. -
Time of reckoning for ad and PR firms promoting carbon-intensive companiesThe communications industry is facing its biggest corporate social responsibility challenge since the war over tobacco advertising, say campaigners pushing for agencies to ditch fossil fuels clients. It is a matter of time before the 'architects of desire' are held accountable for the climate impact of their creativity.
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Impossible Foods launches plant-based pork in Hong Kong, the US and SingaporeAfter releasing Impossible chicken nuggets earlier this month, the company has ventured into a new type of plant-based meat—pork. It is made out soy, the same key ingredient as its beef product. -
China, US climate pledges give COP26 boost but 'extra mile' soughtBeijing plans to stop new coal finance overseas while Washington aims to double its international climate funding by 2024—but big gaps remain to meet global goals.
Opinion
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ESG 2.0 is in the making– The backlash against environmental, social, and governance factors in investing heralds a major transition for the better, write Georg Kell and Todd Cort. -
When the political levee breaks– If this year’s flooding and wildfires came as a surprise to inhabitants of rich countries, that is because the modern political compact was built on effective water management. -
A deep dive into Barbie's world– Barbie dolls now come in all shapes and sizes, reflecting the diversity of current society. But has Mattel, the company behind the Barbie doll, also adapted to modern corporate standards?
Videos
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Meet RoboFly, the mechanical insect that could fly climate-saving missions– Researchers have invented a tiny, laser-powered bug that takes off, lands and aspires to hover wirelessly.
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Suddenly, solar energy plus storage is giving conventional fuels a run for their money– The increasingly competitive dynamic duo of solar photovoltaic plus battery storage is taking energy markets by storm.
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Rising temperatures imperil winter sports industry– Declining snowfall threatens billions in lost revenue.
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EVs abroad, pickups at home– Automakers are touting overseas investments in electric vehicles, even as they lobby for lower fuel standards in the United States.
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