Using finance to shatter the fossil fuel economy

Nick Silver, economist and onetime finance professional, says that avoid damage to society and the environment, we need to re-engineer the system.

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Using finance to shatter the fossil fuel economy

New forest resilience bond blazes a trail

A public-private partnership can address this burning problem.

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New forest resilience bond blazes a trail

Why it’s time to reroute urban deliveries and logistics

Plus, four ways cities can collaborate with the corporate sector to set the destination.

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Why it’s time to reroute urban deliveries and logistics

Here’s concrete evidence that 10 MPG is possible for North American fleets

With technology retrofits, it’s possible to squeeze even more fuel efficiency out of trucks already on the road.

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Here’s concrete evidence that 10 MPG is possible for North American fleets

3 ways nanomaterials can combat pollution

Researchers are looking to tiny materials to clean up huge problems in air, water and land.

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3 ways nanomaterials can combat pollution

6 benefits to companies that issue green bonds

The corporate sector has almost tripled its participation in the green bonds market. These are some of the compelling reasons why.

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6 benefits to companies that issue green bonds

Stress Test: How banks are looking at climate risk

More banks are increasingly seeing climate change as a financial risk, but, according to a recent report, few are disclosing these risks.

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Stress Test: How banks are looking at climate risk

ShareAction: How can you motivate investors to act on the SDGs?

Yes, it’s possible to make the business case for low-carbon infrastructure. Here’s how to start.

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ShareAction: How can you motivate investors to act on the SDGs?

Why Starbucks issued its first ‘sustainability’ bond

The $500 million offering connects the coffee giant with dozens of new investors. What else does it mean?

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Why Starbucks issued its first ‘sustainability’ bond

How Milwaukee is brewing energy efficiency, financial innovation

Brew City is removing financial barriers, embracing partnerships and touting a ‘new triple-bottom-line’ ethos.

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How Milwaukee is brewing energy efficiency, financial innovation

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