Top global banks still lend billions to extract fossil fuels

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Analysis of world's lenders reveals many claim green credentials while still financing fuels like tar sands, oil and coal

Some of the world's top banks are continuing to lend tens of billions for extracting the most carbon-intensive fossil fuels, according to a report of top lenders. Finance provided for these fossil fuels...

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