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AI-driven oceantech is the most investable path in ocean financing: Mark Dalio
The OceanX founder and co-CEO believes such investments might bring about outsize economic and environmental impact
We can’t innovate our way out of the climate crisis
Beyond a single issue, it has worked its way into every facet of our world
Delhi’s worst air in years fuels anger in test for Modi’s party
The capital has battled air pollution for years
Carbon market players to focus on driving up demand of credits in 2026: CIX
Carbon exchange Climate Impact X CEO notes the importance of building confidence in the procurement of carbon credits
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Demand for China’s lithium batteries will slump in early 2026: car association head
A big drop in demand will hurt battery makers including Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd and EVE Energy
Green debt sales hit record levels in 2025 despite climate backlash
Europe has also rolled back some of its toughest environmental rules amid concerns about growth and competitiveness
PIDG, August Energy look to fill gap for ‘patient capital’ in South-east Asian clean energy
Their US$30 million joint venture will focus on Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines
Capital allocation in Asia remains the same despite EDP Renewables exiting several markets
The renewables energy company says it will invest up to US$2 billion in the region by 2030
Why investors are betting on nuclear fusion even as it remains elusive
Interest has been fuelled by the proliferation of data centres, as tech firm hunt for sources to power their cloud computing and AI operations
Issue 176: Indonesia’s U-turn on coal phase-out; climate scenarios caught in paper retraction
This week in ESG: Cancellation of coal plant’s early retirement jeopardises multilateral programme; Retracted study used to model climate damage by central banks