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'Ocean economics' study shows $2tr/yr cost of climate change
22 March 2012The economic value of the world's oceans could drop by $2 trillion a year by 2100 if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise on their current trend, according to a Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) study.
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Wells Fargo increases green investments to $2.8bn
22 March 2012US bank Wells Fargo provided $2.8 billion to green buildings, green businesses and renewable energy projects in 2011.
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US sets low tariffs on Chinese solar imports
21 March 2012A preliminary decision by US officials to impose relatively modest anti-subsidy tariffs on solar imports from China should not have a major impact on the industry, experts said, although the dispute is far from over.
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Investors see merit in low Rio+20 expectations
20 March 2012Expectations are low for Rio+20, meaning that the summit stands a reasonable chance of success, a panel of investors said on Monday.
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Companies miss out on tax incentives for sustainability – E&Y
20 March 2012Companies might fail to minimise the cost of sustainability initiatives if their tax departments are not involved in the efforts, says Ernst & Young.
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Boutique questions renewables commitment
20 March 2012Senior management at GC Andersen Partners are mulling whether the boutique investment firm should stick to its commitment to dedicate about one third of its resources to the clean technology and alternative energy sector, according to one partner.
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Clean energy investors should look to Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama
20 March 2012Brazil, Nicaragua and Panama have been ranked the most attractive countries for clean energy investments in Latin America and the Caribbean by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) and the Multilateral Investment Fund.
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US biofuels set to outshine geothermal, say financiers
20 March 2012The investment future is bright for the US biofuels sector, but the geothermal industry will continue to struggle, according to financiers.
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HSBC tips energy efficiency sector
19 March 2012Climate theme investors should switch out of low-carbon energy production into energy efficiency and energy management, according to analysts at HSBC.
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Digging out demand
17 March 2012Uncertain demand for forest carbon credits is making project developers seek alternative sources of finance. Christopher Cundy reports