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Wednesday 15th January 2025
Biden locks in $74bn for climate funding, Apollo & Standard Chartered unveil $3bn transition fund, and Meta partners with Engie for Texas solar—while US bank exits threaten Southeast Asia, UK signs minerals deal with Saudi Arabia, and Amazon orders record 148 electric HGVs.
Susan Gonzales
January 15, 2025
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Worldwide Highlights
Biden Trump-proofs $74bn in climate funding but $20bn remains vulnerable
Apollo & Standard Chartered launch $3bn energy transition financing partnership
US efforts to cut emissions stalled in 2024 as power demand surged [Paywall / Cached Copy]
Engie has signed a deal with Meta to provide 200 MW of renewable energy from its solar project in Texas
How the exit of US banks from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance threatens climate finance in Southeast Asia
The Chief Sustainability Officer at a crossroads - three paths forward for sustainability leaders [Long Read]
UK Highlights
Climate change skepticism is nearly extinct in the UK national press, but arguments against taking action to address it are on the rise [Data]
UK to sign critical minerals (needed for EVs) partnership with Saudi Arabia
Amazon places record UK order for 148 electric HGV trucks
Farage and Truss attend UK launch of US climate denial group
Shadow Net Zero Secretary Claire Coutinho has publicly urged the government to invite climate crisis deniers to scrutinise its policies
A new report has outlined how Cambridge can grow sustainably and still meet its increasing demands for energy
The Daily Climate Sceptic
President Biden is leaving Trump a shocking mess to clean up [Opinion]
Long-Read of the Week
A non sustainability recommendation this week, but a book that can reaffirm if what you’re doing is making a difference!
Bullsh*t Jobs, by David Graeber, is a provocative exploration of the rise of meaningless employment in modern economies. A renowned anthropologist, Graeber examines how countless jobs—despite being well-paid and prestigious—add little to society, leaving workers unfulfilled and questioning their purpose.
He delves into the societal and economic structures that perpetuate these roles, arguing they are not just wasteful but psychologically damaging. This sharp critique challenges conventional ideas about productivity and work, urging us to rethink what truly contributes to a meaningful and equitable economy.
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