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Google Signs Record Geothermal Power Deal with Fervo

Geothermal energy project developer Fervo Energy announced a new 396 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) […]...

ESG Today Tue, 01 Sep 2026
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JetZero Secures $100 Million to Advance Ultra-Efficient Blended-Wing Aircraft

Aerospace startup JetZero announced that it has closed a senior secured term loan facility of […]...

ESG Today Tue, 01 Sep 2026
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Aligned Climate Capital Launches $500 Million Distributed Solar and Storage Fund

Decarbonization-focused investment firm Aligned Climate Capital announced the launch and first close of Aligned Solar [&...

ESG Today Tue, 01 Sep 2026
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Auxxo Raises Over €33 Million to Back Female-led Startups

Early-stage venture capital firm Auxxo announced today that it has raised €33.3 million (USD$38.2 million) […]...

ESG Today Tue, 01 Sep 2026
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From firefighting to future-proofing: Preventing wildfires must be the priority

While many countries remain locked in a reactive cycle of disaster response, public policy can shift investment upstream...

Climate Home News Tue, 01 Sep 2026
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Summer of 2026 was UK’s hottest on record, Met Office says

Meteorologists say average mean temperature of 16.5C was made 130 times more likely by climate crisisThis year’s summer ...

Climate crisis | The Tue, 01 Sep 2026
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16 States Warn Big 4 Accounting Firms Over “Pushing Climate-Related Disclosures”

A coalition of 19 state Attorneys General* announced the publication of a letter to Deloitte, […]...

ESG Today Tue, 01 Sep 2026
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CIP Acquires Wind and Battery Project in Australia

Energy infrastructure investment manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced the acquisition of Gawara Ba...

ESG Today Tue, 01 Sep 2026
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Nepal’s glacial collapse foreshadowed a future of climate disaster | Michael Mann

The deluge capped a summer of extreme climate events, from deadly heatwaves to wildfires. We must take action nowFor mil...

Climate crisis | The Tue, 01 Sep 2026
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Cities sweltering and the smell of the middle ages: has the climate crisis killed Instagram’s Euro summer? | Brigid Delaney

Who dreams of having a Euro summer now when staying in an ancient, uncooled building in the Old Town is like trying to s...

Climate crisis | The Tue, 01 Sep 2026
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SLB Acquires Data Center Cooling Solutions Provider Kelvion from Apollo for $4 Billion

Energy services and technology company SLB announced today an agreement to acquire energy efficient thermal […]...

ESG Today Mon, 31 Aug 2026
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MioTech, CCX Merge to Form Asian Sustainability Reporting, Supply Chain Data, Green Finance Solutions Provider

Hong Kong-headquartered sustainability reporting and supply chain AI company MioTech announced a new agreement to [̷...

ESG Today Mon, 31 Aug 2026
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EU Approves $5.6 Billion Greek Clean Transition Plan

The European Commission announced that it has adopted Greece’s €4.8 billion (USD$5.6 billion) Social Climate […]...

ESG Today Mon, 31 Aug 2026
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Cross-party talks needed to tackle climate crisis, say Lib Dems

Andy Burnham urged to seek consensus over response to extreme heat and forthcoming ‘super El Niño’Andy Burnham should ca...

Climate crisis | The Mon, 31 Aug 2026
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Green Bond Issuance Hits New Record in Q2 2026: Moody’s

Issuance of green bonds globally reached a new record in the second quarter of 2026, […]...

ESG Today Mon, 31 Aug 2026
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Amazon Signs New Series of Clean Energy Deals in Sweden

Amazon announced the signing of four new long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) for carbon-free electricity […...

ESG Today Mon, 31 Aug 2026
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India needs climate adaptation cash to be an investment, not a quick fix

As governments look towards COP31, India must push not only for more adaptation finance, but for funds to arrive in time...

Climate Home News Mon, 31 Aug 2026
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‘Breakthrough’ as Turkmenistan starts fixing ‘mindboggling’ methane mega-leaks

Secretive state begins repairs on ageing facilities after being revealed as worst country for leaks of potent greenhouse...

Climate crisis | The Mon, 31 Aug 2026
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The Nepal floods seem a world away – but make no mistake, climate breakdown will affect us all | Nesrine Malik

Richer countries might have more resources to deal with catastrophe, but this problem grips the entire planet, however m...

Climate crisis | The Mon, 31 Aug 2026
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It is now almost certain the world will warm past 1.5C. But ‘net-negative’ emissions are still possible | Wesley Morgan for the Conversation

Climate change is the greatest threat to the Pacific, with fuel shortages and missile tests also on the agenda as Anthon...

Climate crisis | The Mon, 31 Aug 2026
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Martin Rowson on Trump and the consequences of the climate crisis – cartoon

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Climate crisis | The Fri, 28 Aug 2026
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Nepal-Tibet flood: this is the cost of not acting in the face of the climate crisis | Sunil Acharya

Nepalis and Tibetans must not pay the price – with their lives, livelihoods and money meant for education and health – f...

Climate crisis | The Fri, 28 Aug 2026
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Pacific islands seek backing for new regional fund ahead of COP31

Pacific leaders will launch the first call for proposals next week for a new regional fund designed to swiftly channel c...

Climate Home News Fri, 28 Aug 2026
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Climate crisis could be destabilising mountain areas like Nepal, experts warn

Unusual heat this year may have melted ice and thawed bonds that hold glaciers in place – leading to catastropheNepal-Ti...

Climate crisis | The Thu, 27 Aug 2026
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One of east coast’s largest datacenters accused of ‘violating federal law’

Thermal drone footage shows a Microsoft-backed AI datacenter powering its operations with dozens of unpermitted generato...

Climate crisis | The Thu, 27 Aug 2026
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West Point’s only climate scientist fired after continuing to teach human causes of climate change

Adam Kalkstein compared administration’s order to trying to teach the law without mentioning the constitutionThe only cl...

Climate crisis | The Thu, 27 Aug 2026
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A Britain of wildfires and flood risks: be sure, the climate crisis is real, and we will deal with it | Angela Eagle

Reform and the Conservatives are willing to mislead the public, but as environment secretary, I believe we must be hones...

Climate crisis | The Thu, 27 Aug 2026
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Nuveen Raises Over $1 Billion for Fund Backing Energy, Water, Resilience Upgrades for Buildings

Global investment manager Nuveen and its sustainable commercial real estate financing solutions business Nuveen Green [&...

ESG Today Thu, 27 Aug 2026
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​W​hy are European leaders staying silent after our summer of climate shock?

Lethal temperatures ​and wildfires have exposed a widening gulf between voters demanding ​action and politicians unwilli...

Climate crisis | The Wed, 26 Aug 2026
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Deloitte to Pay Over $20 Million to Settle U.S. Anti-DEI Case

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it has reached a settlement with Deloitte, […]...

ESG Today Wed, 26 Aug 2026
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Certain Energy Raises $13 Million for New Low-Cost, Long Duration Energy Storage Solution

Energy storage technology company Certain Energy announced today that it has raised £10 million (USD$13.6 […]...

ESG Today Wed, 26 Aug 2026
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Philips Issues its First EuGB-Aligned Green Bond

Health technology company Philips announced the pricing of its new €650 million green bond offering, […]...

ESG Today Wed, 26 Aug 2026
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Data Center Power Solutions Startup Emerald AI Raises $150 Million at Unicorn Valuation

AI data center grid flexibility technology company Emerald AI announced that it has raised $150 […]...

ESG Today Wed, 26 Aug 2026
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‘National scandal’: extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England between 1988 and 2025

ONS data shows rising toll of climate crisis, with officials warning this summer on track to set further recordsMore tha...

Climate crisis | The Wed, 26 Aug 2026
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Environmental, Carbon Markets Platforms Climate Impact X, Carbonplace to Merge

Singapore-based environmental markets exchange Climate Impact X (CIX) and London-based carbon market platform Carbonplac...

ESG Today Wed, 26 Aug 2026
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MassMutual Ventures Launches $150 Million Climate Tech Startup Fund

MassMutual Ventures (MMV), the venture capital investment arm of financial services and insurance company MassMutual, [&...

ESG Today Wed, 26 Aug 2026
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Heatwaves show UK must do more to promote cycling and walking, campaigners say

Civil society groups argue climate crisis means transport sector needs to urgently reduce its carbon emissionsDozens of ...

Climate crisis | The Wed, 26 Aug 2026
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Around the world, people are rejecting divisive and dangerous politics. We can – and must – build on that | Gordon Brown

The vast majority of the global public wants international cooperation on human rights, climate and AI. Like-minded coun...

Climate crisis | The Wed, 26 Aug 2026
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UK to warn citizens to stock up on food amid threat from climate crisis and hostile states

Government resilience campaign aims to ensure people can cope in a national disaster, in order to free resources for mos...

Climate crisis | The Tue, 25 Aug 2026
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Aker, Microsoft Partner to Advance Maturity, Delivery of Carbon Capture and Removal Projects

Energy-focused global engineering and technology company Aker Solutions announced a new agreement with Microsoft, with [...

ESG Today Tue, 25 Aug 2026
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Lookthrough Acquires Real Estate ESG Data and Reporting Platform BuildingMinds

Real estate decision intelligence platform Lookthrough announced an agreement to acquire Schindler-owned real estate por...

ESG Today Tue, 25 Aug 2026
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responsAbility Raises $461 Million for Asia-Focused Climate Fund

M&G’s impact investing unit responsAbility Investments announced that it has raised $461 million in commitments [...

ESG Today Tue, 25 Aug 2026
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Mantel Raises $18 Million to Commercialize Carbon Capture Solution for Heavy Industry

Carbon capture startup Mantel announced that it has raised $18 million, including strategic investments from […]...

ESG Today Tue, 25 Aug 2026
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Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds

Exclusive: Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire sites predicted to emit 4.5m tonnes a year when fully runningThe carbon emis...

Climate crisis | The Tue, 25 Aug 2026
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Australia Proposes Measures to Reduce Climate Reporting Burden on Companies

The Government of Australia’s Treasury department announced the launch of a consultation on a series […]...

ESG Today Tue, 25 Aug 2026
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Climate damage would obliterate any economic benefits of new North Sea fields, analysis shows

Exclusive: Economic harm of CO2 pollution from Rosebank and Jackdaw forecast to far outweigh any boost to UKThe climate ...

Climate crisis | The Tue, 25 Aug 2026
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Nevada files lawsuit challenging federal plan for Colorado River revival

In Trump administration’s plan, California, Arizona and Nevada face about a 20% cut to water supply over two yearsNevada...

Climate crisis | The Mon, 24 Aug 2026
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Our climate is changing rapidly – and our politicians sound increasingly surreal | Zoe Williams

On a panel show last week, everyone in the audience wanted to talk about the climate emergency, but the lines rolled out...

Climate crisis | The Mon, 24 Aug 2026
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U.S. DOE Invests $500 Million in Critical Mineral, Battery Supply Chain Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) announced […]...

ESG Today Mon, 24 Aug 2026
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World Bank Issues $4 Billion Sustainable Development Bond

The World Bank announced that it has raised $4 billion through the issuance of a […]...

ESG Today Mon, 24 Aug 2026
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World’s oceans hit hottest temperature on record in August

Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was 21.1C on Saturday, latest data findsThe world’s oceans were ho...

Climate crisis | The Mon, 24 Aug 2026
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WovenEarth Raises $155 Million for CleanTech Venture Fund

Early-stage cleantech investment firm WovenEarth Ventures announced that it has raised $155 million at the […]...

ESG Today Mon, 24 Aug 2026
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New Zealand moves to protect business with law curtailing climate litigation

A new bill prevents corporations being sued for the climate damage their emissions cause, as the government says climate...

Climate Home News Mon, 24 Aug 2026
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Redstone Raises €25 Million for Ocean Tech-Focused Blue Economy Fund

Early-stage venture capital investor Redstone announced that it has raised €25 million (USD$29 million) at […]...

ESG Today Mon, 24 Aug 2026
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This is not a natural calamity: it is being done to us knowingly

Global heating is an outrage, not a tragedy. We deserve the facts about the climate crisis – I choose the Guardian becau...

Climate crisis | The Mon, 24 Aug 2026
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Can Burnham justify giving the go ahead to oil drilling? Yes, but these must be the conditions | Michael Jacobs

Carbon capture and storage could make the Rosebank site compatible with UK net zero commitments – if its owners are will...

Climate crisis | The Mon, 24 Aug 2026
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Air conditioning push favoured over emissions cuts in six European nations, survey finds

Poll also finds sizeable majorities who believe it should be easier to install air con in homesGiven the choice, more pe...

Climate crisis | The Mon, 24 Aug 2026
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Stores are selling Halloween stuff in August. Time has lost all meaning | Dave Schilling

Capitalism and the climate crisis are conspiring to destroy the concept of seasons. I’ll take solace in my pumpkin spice...

Climate crisis | The Sun, 23 Aug 2026
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Against the wind: despite Trump’s attacks, unions are fighting for good US clean energy jobs

Since Hurricane Sandy in 2012, a growing labor movement has addressed the climate crisis and economic inequalityRyan McE...

Climate crisis | The Sun, 23 Aug 2026
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ESG Today: Week in Review

This week in ESG news: osapiens acquires Nasdaq’s sustainability reporting platform; U.S. warns EU of […]...

ESG Today Sun, 23 Aug 2026
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Welsh county becomes global hotspot for carbon emissions after wildfires

The smell of burning from the Blaenavon wildfire was reported 30 miles away in Cardiff....

BBC News Sat, 22 Aug 2026
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Mafix Raises $5.4 Million to Rocks into Carbon-Removing Fertilizer

Ag-tech startup Mafix announced that it has raised $5.4 million in a pre-seed funding round, […]...

ESG Today Fri, 21 Aug 2026
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Position Green Appoints Julia Staunig as New CEO

Sustainability software and advisory company Position Green announced today the appointment of its Chief Operating [R...

ESG Today Fri, 21 Aug 2026
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Neocrete Raises $3.5 Million to Cut Carbon and Cost of Concrete

Concrete decarbonization technology company Neocrete announced that it has raised $3.5 million in a funding […]...

ESG Today Fri, 21 Aug 2026
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Proposed London datacentre will have annual carbon footprint of 27,000 flights to New York

Exclusive: Planning documents show datacentre in North Ockendon would be incompatible with UK net zero targetsA “hypersc...

Climate crisis | The Fri, 21 Aug 2026
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Google Invests $60 Million in New Water Stewardship Projects Across the U.S.

Google announced a significant expansion in its water replenishment investments, with commitments of $60 million […...

ESG Today Fri, 21 Aug 2026
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CPP Investments Launches Reporting on Portfolio Carbon Intensity, Transition Governance

CPP Investments, the investment manager of the Canada Pension Plan, announced the launch of a […]...

ESG Today Thu, 20 Aug 2026
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Dimension Energy Secures $857 Million to Fund Expansion of U.S. Distributed Solar Portfolio

Solar developer and operator Dimension Energy announced that it has raised $857 million in capital, […]...

ESG Today Thu, 20 Aug 2026
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GIC Appoints De Rui Wong as Head of Sustainability

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC, has appointed De Rui Wong as its new Head of […]...

ESG Today Thu, 20 Aug 2026
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Microsoft, Qcells Partner to Pair AI Infrastructure with New Energy Capacity

Microsoft and clean energy company Qcells announced a significant expansion of their alliance, currently focused […...

ESG Today Thu, 20 Aug 2026
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New Zealand Lawmakers Pass Legislation Protecting Companies from Climate Lawsuits

New legislation aimed at preventing civil lawsuits against companies over the environmental harm caused by […]...

ESG Today Thu, 20 Aug 2026
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Without action wildfires in Europe will increase 39% even in best-case climate scenario, study finds

Improvements in fire management however could mitigate increases by more than 70%, study showsWildfires are projected to...

Climate crisis | The Thu, 20 Aug 2026
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Relax, everyone: Elon Musk has a mantra to make the climate crisis go away | Emma Brockes

It’s simple, says the SpaceX boss – according to something called the ‘Kardashev scale’, we just have to move energy pro...

Climate crisis | The Thu, 20 Aug 2026
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California becomes first US state to set efficiency rules for replacement tires

Regulations that would block sale of older tires praised by environmental groups amid rightwing backlashCalifornia has b...

Climate crisis | The Wed, 19 Aug 2026
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Osapiens Acquires Nasdaq’s Sustainability Reporting Platform

Germany-based sustainability software company osapiens announced Wednesday the acquisition of capital markets technology...

ESG Today Wed, 19 Aug 2026
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Reform says we need to choose between climate and economy. It's wrong | Larry Elliott

The party’s deputy leader Richard Tice says we should stop worrying about extreme heat and enjoy it. This dangerous nons...

Climate crisis | The Wed, 19 Aug 2026
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Emirates NBD Launches Transition Finance Framework to Support Hard-to-Abate Businesses in Low-Carbon Shift

Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye and South Asia-focused banking group Emirates NBD announced the release […]...

ESG Today Wed, 19 Aug 2026
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CATL to Prioritize Suppliers with Stronger Low-Carbon Performance

China-based energy solutions company CATL announced it has reached certification of all 20 of its […]...

ESG Today Wed, 19 Aug 2026
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IFRS Foundation Approves 5-Year Operating and Financing Plan for ISSB

The IFRS Foundation announced the approval of new five-year operating and financing plans for its […]...

ESG Today Wed, 19 Aug 2026
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Impact Investor Blue Earth Capital Raises Over $200 Million for Secondaries Strategy

Specialist impact investor Blue Earth Capital announced that it has raised over $200 million in […]...

ESG Today Wed, 19 Aug 2026
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Why are progressives winning across the United States? It’s not complicated | Bernie Sanders

Poll after poll shows the same thing. The American people know that the current economic system is riggedThe media pundi...

Climate crisis | The Wed, 19 Aug 2026
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UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report

Food Foundation sounds alarm over supply risks and price shocks as about 40% of Britain’s food is importedThe UK is vuln...

Climate crisis | The Wed, 19 Aug 2026
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Carbon pollution has fuelled ‘massive expansion’ of marine heatwaves in Europe, study finds

Hottest periods this year in most sea regions would have been ‘virtually impossible’ in a preindustrial climateCarbon po...

Climate crisis | The Wed, 19 Aug 2026
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