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Major new report from Carbon Tracker argues oil and gas companies could boost market caps by $100bn by ditching most high risk projects

Planning for the phase out of fossil fuels over the coming decades will not only help investors avoid climate risks, it will also allow listed oil and gas companies to bolster their valuations. That...

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