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Dirty money fuels climate crunch
The Bezos wedding in the climate-sensitive city of Venice is an out-of-control display of the power of the wealthy. And ecologically tone-deaf too…
Why Sasol still calls the climate shots
Extreme climate events pose a significant threat to the economy. So how is it that South Africa has one of the most lax climate…
Sasol makes short work of South Africa’s carbon pledges
Sasol seems to have fudged both its tax contribution and jobs claims as it pushes back against National Treasury’s carbon tax plans…
Sustainable funds bloodied – but not beaten
ESG funds face global outflows as Trump’s anti-sustainability agenda spreads. But reports of their death are premature – especially in South Africa…
Being polite to AI might cost – but it’s worth it
Being polite to AI costs ‘tens of millions of dollars’ – never mind the climate costs. Is it worth it?…
Cool reception for G20 climate plea
South Africa is lobbying for stronger climate financing commitments. It’s a hard sell in the face of Donald Trump’s hostility to environmental concerns…
New King code bets big on sustainability, despite Trump U-turn
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