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Wider, longer, deeper
01 October 2006The EU Emissions Trading Scheme is not without its critics, particularly regarding its impact on competitiveness. But Paul Dawson argues that the answer is more, not less, emissions trading
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A trillion and rising
01 October 2006The latest study from Eurosif estimates the European socially responsible investment market is worth more than €1 trillion. Matt Christensen reviews its findings
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Why 'good' science doesn't help
01 October 2006Andrew Dlugolecki argues that using cost trends and empirical climate science puts insurers at grave risk of underestimating the likely costs of climate change
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To trade, or not to trade?
01 October 2006Despite many states planning to ban the trading of mercury allowances – and looming lawsuits – the US Environmental Protection Agency is confident its trading plan will work. Ray Pospisil reports
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The sky's the limit
01 October 2006Although voluntary carbon offset programmes are becoming increasingly common, many environmentalists remain sceptical as to their benefits. They shouldn't be, says Jonathan Shopley
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GFI to acquire Amerex for $86 million
01 October 2006New York-based broker GFI Group is to acquire most of Amerex Energy's North American brokerage operations for $86 million.
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Dutch firms launch green VC fund
01 October 2006European banks Fortis and Triodos and venture capital firm Stichting DOEN have set up a new venture capital fund to invest in Dutch sustainable technology start-ups.
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In his element
01 October 2006Earlier this year, David Lincoln closed one of the largest venture capital funds in the emerging 'cleantech' sector. He talks to Jess McCabe
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Running down run-off
01 October 2006Trading is beginning to build in US water quality credits, but bigger schemes will be needed to interest Wall Street, reports Ray Pospisil
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A warm front for Europe's weather market?
01 October 2006In recent years, investment funds have helped drive huge growth in the US weather markets. Christopher Cundy asks if they are now likely to take Europe by storm
- Blended finance in fragile contexts: Ukraine as a test case
- Axa IM 'downgrades' and 'may reduce exposure to' companies that weakened climate targets
- EU countries agree to 'stop the clock' on CSRD reporting
- UK government releases 'world-leading' nature finance standards
- Redemptions, taxonomies to help sustainable bond market to fresh highs, says SocGen
- Sustainable Bonds Insight 2025
- 'World first' carbon credit standard launched
- Cambridge Associates shifts sustainability focus to climate risk planning
- Indian muni issuers still 'missing green bond potential'
- TotalEnergies to generate 50 million nature-based credits