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A snail’s pace on ESG investments: here are the asset managers to reject
February 28, 2023
A snail’s pace on ESG investments: here are the asset managers to reject
Two-thirds of the world’s 77 largest managers surveyed do not invest responsibly in ESG. Including the four industry giants. Bad…
HGV Emissions, the EU wants -90% in 2040 for trucks
February 27, 2023
HGV Emissions, the EU wants -90% in 2040 for trucks
Widened the audience of interested vehicles: in addition to trucks, also urban and long-distance buses. Incremental targets for heavy goods…
Domestic Zinc batteries, ZincMate aims at European homes
February 24, 2023
Domestic Zinc batteries, ZincMate aims at European homes
Enerpoly and EET received 870,000 euros from EU funds to develop a residential energy storage device based on zinc chemistry
Renewable energy investments: records are not enough, fairness is needed
February 22, 2023
Renewable energy investments: records are not enough, fairness is needed
A new IRENA report notes clear disparities between investments in developed and developing countries, calling for a substantial increase in…
With the circular economy space waste can also become resources
February 20, 2023
With the circular economy space waste can also become resources
A study by the University of Southampton estimated the potential value of space waste in a circular system: between 570…
Growing algae at sea among wind turbines
February 17, 2023
Growing algae at sea among wind turbines
Amazon has invested in North Sea Farm #1, the first offshore algal farm in the North Sea built directly between…
Is route 1.5°C for aircraft? Halving emissions by 2035
February 15, 2023
Is route 1.5°C for aircraft? Halving emissions by 2035
By 2050, sustainable fuels for aviation and hydrogen will have to completely replace fossil fuels. The expected reduction in emissions…
Gas and nuclear in EU green taxonomy, Greenpeace against Brussels
February 13, 2023
Gas and nuclear in EU green taxonomy, Greenpeace against Brussels
The environmental NGO addresses the European Court of Justice for the inclusion of fossil gas and atom in the list…
Only 0.4% of global companies have credible transition plans
February 10, 2023
Only 0.4% of global companies have credible transition plans
The update of the usual monitoring of Cdp on over 18,600 companies reveals a setback compared to last year: only…
Major global banks do not lose the habit of investing in fossils. Even when they promise net-zero
February 9, 2023
Major global banks do not lose the habit of investing in fossils. Even when they promise net-zero
From November 2021 to August 2022, 56 institutions joining GFANZ mobilized something like $269 billion to support the expansion of…