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Tuesday 4th February 2025
Sheffield to launch Climate Bonds, AI meets net-zero asphalt, and $1.5T in US home values at climate risk—while Trump’s fracking CEO confirmed as Energy Secretary, investors urge EU to uphold green rules, and questions rise over UK’s net-zero investor confidence.
Susan Gonzales
February 04, 2025
24 Hours In Sustainability
Worldwide Highlights
Climate change to obliterate $1.5 trillion in US home values
US Environmental Protection Agency warns more than 1,100 employees could be fired immediately
US Senate confirms fracking CEO Chris Wright to be Trump’s energy secretary
Net-Zero Cities: local approaches to a global problem
Investors with 6 trillion euros warn EU not to weaken green rules
European EV group calls on EU to stick to 2025 CO2 targets
UK Highlights
Sheffield City Council has approved the creation of Local Climate Bonds, aiming to launch the Sheffield Climate Bond later this year, enabling residents to invest in the city's transition to net-zero
If you didn’t think there was any other way to insert AI into the mundane…AI-powered self-healing net zero asphalt
Is the UK government’s net zero strategy enough to build investor confidence?
Labour warned it risks losing support for net zero if costs not spread fairly
The rise of the Net-Zero Dad [Original Paywall Site / Cached Copy]
The Daily Climate Sceptic
The coal-burning country killing the case for net zero
Long-Read of the Week
This week, we’re spotlighting a game-changing book for anyone driving sustainability in business.
Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take, by Paul Polman and Andrew Winston, challenges businesses to move beyond harm reduction to actively creating positive impact. Packed with real-world examples and bold insights, it’s a masterclass in leading with purpose and driving systemic change.
For those looking to inspire transformation, lead courageously, and help their organisations truly make a difference, this is an essential read.
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