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- Greg Clark knows nuclear cannot compete with the likes of wind and solar – but he is not giving up
- Barclays on wrong side of history with climate policy, says Greenpeace Tue, 15 Jan 19, 4:23amEnvironmentalists attack rules that fail to ban funding oil projects linked to tar sands
- New highs, old lows – things to watch out for in 2019 Wed, 2 Jan 19, 3:32amWe are trying to be positive, but there’s little likely to put a smile on your face – except for a couple of things …
- Barclays customers in switch threat over tar sands investment Thu, 6 Dec 18, 1:26amUp to 30,000 account holders sign petition against pipeline projects in US and Canada
- Barclays customers 'to leave en masse' over tar sands investment Wed, 5 Dec 18, 9:50pmUp to 30,000 account holders sign petition against pipeline projects in US and Canada
- Josh Frydenberg: Australia's new treasurer is prepared to play the tough guy Sat, 15 Sep 18, 10:28amHe’s a popular figure in the Liberal party – but says it’s more important to be respected
- Meet the speakers at The Europas, and get your ticket free (July 3, London) Wed, 23 May 18, 6:44pmExcited to announce that this year’s The Europas Unconference & Awards is shaping up! Our half day Unconference kicks off on 3 July, 2018 at The Brewery in the heart of London’s “Tech City” area, followed...
- National Australia Bank stops all lending for new thermal coal projects Thu, 14 Dec 17, 1:57pmMove makes NAB the first major Australian bank to phase out support for industry but it will continue to finance projects already on its books
- Commonwealth Bank says its lending for coal will continue to decline Thu, 16 Nov 17, 12:39pmAnalysts say a test of the bank’s withdrawal from coal will come when Adani’s Abbot Point terminal comes up for refinancing
- Abbot Point coal terminal: Westpac may not refinance Adani loan Thu, 12 Oct 17, 12:51pmReport reveals Adani needs to refinance $2bn of loans for Abbot Point coal terminal, which is more than it paid for it in 2011
- Fossil fuels win billions in public money after Paris climate deal, angry campaigners claim Thu, 12 Oct 17, 10:01amCoal, oil and gas finance from major development banks totalled $5bn in year after historic climate pact, according to estimates
- Turnbull accused of bullying AGL boss to extend life of Liddell station Tue, 12 Sep 17, 10:25amLabor says Coalition’s proposal to keep Liddell open until 2022 won’t be taken seriously by electricity company’s board and PM left looking ‘silly and isolated’
- Top global banks still lend billions to extract fossil fuels Thu, 22 Jun 17, 2:00amAnalysis of world’s lenders reveals many claim green credentials while still financing fuels like tar sands, oil and coal
- Australia doesn't need Adani's Carmichael coalmine, Westpac chief says Tue, 9 May 17, 10:02amDefending decision not to finance mine, Brian Hartzer says coal needed for economy to 2050 can be met by existing mines
- Green Investment Bank sell-off racks up at least £1m in fees Mon, 13 Mar 17, 2:10amMPs condemn ‘waste of money’ as documents show controversial £2bn privatisation has cost taxpayers at least £1m in banking and legal fees