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Leading the way
01 December 2006Few details have yet emerged as to how California's regulators are to implement the state's ground-breaking climate change legislation. Jason Patrick considers some of the issues they – and market participants – face
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A statement of intent
01 December 2006Investors are increasingly aware of the impact of climate change on returns. But how should they respond to the challenge? A new investor initiative aims to show the way, say Stephanie Pfeifer, Rory Sullivan and Mark Kenber
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Tracking down the data
01 December 2006Companies are working overtime to get a better understanding of their environmental impacts. Vijay Gudivaka looks at the growing market for more effective environmental data management
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Taming the tigers
01 December 2006Asia's explosive economic growth has come at enormous environmental cost. But investors – with a little help from Melissa Brown and ASrIA – could help shift the region's development trajectory. Christopher Cundy reports
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Banking on the positive
01 December 2006Mark Nicholls reports on how the UK arm of Triodos Bank is making a push into investment banking – and taking a typically unconventional approach
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A changing climate in Washington?
01 December 2006Environmentalists hailed the Democratic victories in the US mid-term elections. But those hoping for rapid action on greenhouse gases are likely to be disappointed, reports Ray Pospisil
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China turns to biofuels
01 November 2006With soaring energy demand, and rising oil prices, China is desperate for alternative sources of supply – and is embarking on a push into biofuels. Michael Rank reports
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The trillion-dollar market
01 November 2006Last month, a study sponsored by energy giant Shell suggested that "concerted international action to avert climate change could create a global market worth $1 trillion in the first five years alone".
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Don't discount the developing world
01 November 2006Emerging markets offer more opportunities for socially responsible investors than many believe, says David Tozer
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Contracting for a unified RECs market
01 November 2006Jeremy Weinstein reviews progress made, and the challenges faced, in drafting a standard contract for trading renewable energy certificates