
Investors welcome new environmental standards for solar

Climate Bonds Initiative unveils sustainability standards for solar power
Banks and utilities seeking to invest in low carbon energy assets have been offered a new tool to help assess the sustainability of solar power projects. The non-profit Climate Bond Initiative certifies...
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EU leaders back 2050 net zero target
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