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A financial executive unveils a bold plan to tackle climate change through market mechanisms instead of economic restrictions. His new book outlines how billions of people could invest in planetary restoration while strengthening the global economy.
Britain's renewable and low carbon energy industries smashed previous records by generating £77 billion in revenue last year, up more than £8 billion from 2023. The growth shows the country's green economy is thriving while creating new jobs across the nation.
Egyptian and Norwegian leaders are joining forces to turn Egypt into a renewable energy powerhouse. A major clean energy company is building a wind turbine factory and solar-powered desalination plant in the country.
Vietnam's green finance sector is exploding, with sustainable business loans reaching $28 billion and growing 21% annually as companies race to build a cleaner future. Banks and businesses are turning eco-friendly promises into real action, creating a new engine for the country's economic growth.
Two Michigan companies are building facilities to recycle electric vehicle batteries, recovering valuable materials and creating green jobs in Flint. They're turning what could be a massive waste problem into a thriving circular economy.
Central Asia and Mongolia secured nearly $2 billion in 2025 to build solar farms, upgrade infrastructure, and support small businesses. The investment marks the region's strongest green energy push in over a decade.
India and Norway are deepening their economic partnership with a major focus on renewable energy, from solar power to carbon capture technology. The collaboration could unlock significant investments through Norway's sovereign wealth funds while accelerating both nations' climate goals.
A new center in Bengaluru will teach 100,000 young people how to use AI to fight climate change, starting with 20,000 students in its first year. The program focuses on real-world solutions like energy management and water conservation, creating jobs in India's growing green economy.
Germany holds the global top spot for high-quality circular economy patents, pioneering breakthrough technologies in battery recycling and sustainable construction. East Asian countries are rapidly closing the gap with faster innovation rates.
Women entrepreneurs in Morocco's Drâa-Tafilalet region are driving climate innovation through a groundbreaking national program. A new conference brings together female leaders to turn green ideas into real environmental solutions.
A former French mining town transformed economic collapse into sustainable rebirth. Loos-en-Gohelle kept its coal heritage while building a thriving green economy powered by residents.
An India-based climate tech company just raised $20 million to make fighting climate change affordable for businesses worldwide. Varaha works with 175,000 farmers across Asia and Africa to remove carbon dioxide at half the cost of Western competitors.
While Western nations pull back on climate goals, Saudi Arabia is racing ahead with renewable energy, planning to generate half its electricity from clean sources by 2030. The oil-rich kingdom hit 6.5 gigawatts of renewable capacity in 2024 and now plans to add 20 gigawatts annually.
India just unveiled one of its most ambitious climate budgets ever, pouring billions into solar power, battery storage, and clean industrial technology. The move positions the country as a rising leader in affordable renewable energy while creating new jobs and strengthening energy independence.
A groundbreaking survey of 10,000 people across 10 countries reveals overwhelming support for environmental protection, even if it means slower economic growth. The findings show people want bold government action, not small tweaks, to reshape economies around people and planet.
India just became one of the world's hottest destinations for renewable energy investment after unveiling a $300 billion opportunity at the World Economic Forum. Global leaders are backing the country's clean energy transition with renewed confidence and long-term commitments.