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Science & Technology

Barclays Estimates AI Could Triple US Data-Centre Usage by 2030

Barclays’ recent report projects that data-centre usage will likely triple due to the rapid AI growth by 2030. The firm’s estimates are notably higher than the current sustainable consensus, raising questions about the potential implications of AI development for global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Science & Technology

Top Apps to Offset Your Carbon Footprint

Businesses and individuals increasingly search for tools to offset their carbon footprint and improve their environmental impact. If you don’t know where to start, these helpful apps will guide you through the whole process, making the transition to sustainability easy and effective.

Science & Technology

CIMB and Gentari to Drive Green Mobility and Facilitate Decarbonisation

Malaysia’s clean energy solutions provider Gentari has teamed up with the local bank CIMB Group Holdings Berhad to promote green mobility and decarbonise the value chain across the ASEAN region.

Finance & Economics

Wells Fargo Leaves Climate-Banking Group

Wells Fargo & Co., one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, has announced that it is leaving the world’s largest banking climate alliance.

Society & Lifestyle

Can AI Help People Improve Their Lifestyles and Boost Motivation?

As the new year approaches, many of us are already coming up with 2025 resolutions. However, statistically, more than 90% will fail to fulfil them either entirely or partially. Almost half have already quit by the end of January. Lack of motivation and challenges faced on the way to one’s dreams are often insurmountable obstacles. […]

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MARA to Leverage Advanced ASIC Recycling at New Wind Farm in Texas

Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), a major Bitcoin mining company, acquired a 114-megawatt wind farm in Hansford County, Texas.

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La Banque Postale to Finance Energy Renovations With New Impact Card

La Banque Postale, collaborating with WWF France, has become the first traditional bank in France to introduce an impact credit card aimed at supporting energy renovations for sustainability-focused homeowners.

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TD Bank Joins Mastercard Priceless Planet Coalition to Boost Reforestation Efforts in Canada

TD Bank, in collaboration with Mastercard Priceless Planet Coalition, has introduced a standout initiative allowing MBNA cardholders to support reforestation efforts in Canada.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Amazon Funds First Utility-Scale Wind Energy Projects in Greece

Amazon is developing three large wind farms in Greece, its biggest renewable energy initiative in the country.

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IFC Boosts Climate Financing in Vietnam to Propel Green Transition

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has scaled up its climate financing in Vietnam, to strengthen private sector resilience and green economic growth.

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Retailers Are Top Green Investors in US

Retailers have emerged as unexpected leaders in green investments among different U.S. industries, contributing almost $33.6 billion in green technology or clean energy in Q2 of 2024.

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90% Payment Cards to Be Sustainable by 2029

It is expected that in mere five years, most of the payment cards issued by global payment providers will be made of sustainable materials such as recycled or bio-sourced PVC, recycled metal, and sustainably sourced wood.

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Morgan Stanley Lowers Climate Target

Morgan Stanley lowered its expectations for cutting emissions in its corporate lending portfolio.

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Sustainable Funds Outperform Traditional Ones in H1 2024

Sustainable funds saw inflows of $20 billion in the first half of 2024, with assets rising to $3.5 trillion.

Finance & Economics

China Pledges Support for Green Finance

Last Tuesday, August 27, the Chinese government released a set of guidelines to ensure support for its largest economic zone through multi-level capital markets.

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DBS Leverages PBOC’s Carbon Emission Reduction Facility to Issue RMB 500M Green Loan

The green loan provided by DBS will help Envision Energy develop a 100-megawatt wind turbine farm in the Henan province in northeastern China.