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Anthony Hobley of Carbon Tracker argues reform is needed to transform an investment sector that remains tilted in favour of fossil fuels

Ahead of the Paris climate talks the burning question for policy makers and investors is how to redirect the trillions of dollars needed to pave the way towards a low-carbon future, if we are to stand...

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