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September 28, 2022
ESG investors consider measuring Scope 4 emissions
Amid global race to net-zero emissions, Environmental, Social, and Governmental (ESG) investors are now considering how Scope 4 emissions can be integrated into their portfolio analysis.
September 22, 2022New KARB ETF opens door to global compliance carbon markets
Carbon Fund Advisors Inc has launched the Carbon Strategy ETF (KARB) on the NYSE to provide investors with exposure to carbon markets.
September 19, 2022OCC designates its first-ever “climate cop”
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has appointed Dr. Yue (Nina) Chen as its first chief climate risk officer to manage climate-related financial risks.
September 16, 2022Africa's first green hydrogen plant to start production in 2024
French independent power producer HDF Energy has announced that its green hydrogen power plant in Namibia, Africa’s first, will begin producing electricity in 2024.
September 15, 2022First climate lawsuit demanding Russian government stronger emissions targets
Activists filed Russia’s first-ever lawsuit in the Supreme Court on Sep.13, demanding the government take stronger actions on emissions reduction to meet its obligations under the 2015 Paris Agreement.
September 14, 2022Hawaii closes its last coal-fired power plant to combat climate change
Hawaii recently shut down its last coal-powered electricity plant, a step forward in the state’s effort to adopt more renewable energy sources and use less fossil fuels such as coal and oil.
September 14, 2022Chicago to power city with 100% renewables
The US city of Chicago plans to run more than 400 public buildings, including City Hall and two international airports with 100% renewable electricity.
September 13, 2022California Gov. Newsom calls for more aggressive climate actions
In wake of record-breaking heat wave that has smothered California for days, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Sept. 7 that “all of our models have been thrown out” when it comes to climate change.
September 02, 2022Huge untapped wind energy potential can facilitate India's green transition
India’s wind energy outlook looks bright, with an additional 23.7 GW of wind capacity expected within the next five years, according to the Wind Energy Market Outlook 2026 released by Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and MEC Intelligence (MEC+).
August 30, 2022EC selects first three cross-border renewables projects
The European Commission (EC) has announced the first list of renewable energy cross-border projects under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).