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'Climate alignment' data needs could propel climate M&A 'frenzy'

Rising interest in aligning the economy to global climate goals could feed the next phase of a climate acquisition "frenzy"

People Moves 2 April: BlackRock, PineBridge, Foresight Solar

Satellite and AI initiative to 'transform carbon data'

An initiative has been launched to combine data from satellites and artificial intelligence (AI), promising to "revolutionise global efforts to measure and reduce emissions across every sector of society".

Rocky Mountain Institute launches climate finance centre with US banks

The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) has launched a research centre to help shape the role that the financial industry has in driving the transition to a low-carbon economy, with four major US banks collaborating on the project

Green banks as financial engines of country action

Many emerging economies are planning to set up their own green banks, following in the footsteps of countries such as the UK and the USA, say Angela Whitney and Gavin Templeton

Could blockchain save the planet?

Cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, are notoriously energy-intensive. But the blockchain technology they rely on could give a boost to environmental markets, experts believe. Graham Cooper reports.

Shipping's historic pledge saluted but "could have gone further"

A firm commitment from the shipping industry to cut emissions – the first from the sector – has been welcomed by industry observers but some believe it could have gone even further.