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Where will the trail lead next for Carbon Tracker?

In little more than two years since the publication of its pioneering research, the Carbon Tracker Initiative has got the financial world talking about 'unburnable carbon' and 'stranded assets'. Its new CEO Anthony Hobley reveals what's next from the influential think-tank

Q&A: Marcel Jeucken, managing director of responsible investment at PGGM Investments

High hopes?

Some of the most influential members of the environmental investment community share their reflections on 2013 and gaze into their crystal ball for the coming 12 months

Looking back at 2013

Stranded assets, retroactive subsidy cuts and backloading were among the themes that dominated the markets in 2013. Peter Cripps looks back on some of the highs and lows of the past 12 months.

A crisis looms

Jeremy Leggett's new book warns of turmoil ahead for the global energy and financial systems, but there is still hope for the longer-term future. His work is reviewed by Nick Robins

Stranded assets: the divestment debate

There are calls for investors to reduce their exposure to fossil fuel stocks amid fears that their valuations will slump if politicians make good on their climate promises. But is now the right time to divest? Two institutional investors with contrasting views spoke to Environmental Finance

Stranded assets: approaching a tipping point?

The concept of 'unburnable carbon' is still relatively new, but there are encouraging signs that fossil fuel-based companies are starting to pay attention, argues Julie Gorte

Reasons for hope?

On the face of it, there's plenty to be pessimistic about in the environmental markets at the moment.

Stranded assets alert

Nicholas Stern has warned that many oil and gas and mining companies may be overvalued, in a 'bubble' that would threaten the security of global financial markets. Peter Cripps and Katie Kouchakji report

The limits of engagement

Julie Taylor Mills looks back at more than a decade of SRI analysis and shareholder activism – and finds little to show for efforts to improve corporate sustainability