(par 9.5.4) Preamble – Montana court rules children have right to a healthy environment in major blow to fossil fuels
Montana court rules children have right to a healthy environment in major blow to fossil fuels https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/08/15/court-rules-children-have-a-right-to-a-healthy-environment-in-major-blow-to-fossil-fuel-in By Euronews Green with AP – Published on 15/08/2023 Young environmental activists have prevailed in a first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana. In a landmark legal battle, a US court has ruled that children have a constitutional right to […]
(par 9.5.4) What you ned to know about Green Bonds
What You Need to Know About IFC’s Green Bonds https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2021/12/08/what-you-need-to-know-about-ifc-s-green-bonds nternational Finance Corporation (IFC) – the World Bank Group’s institution focused on the private sector – has played a key role in launching and building the world’s green bond market, moving from operating as an issuer of green bonds to also being an investor. To […]
(par 9.5.4) Modi Commits to Clean Environment by Doubling India’s Coal Tax
Modi Commits to Clean Environment by Doubling India’s Coal Tax http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-28/modi-commits-to-clean-environment-by-doubling-india-s-coal-tax by Rajesh Kumar Singh (Bloomberg) — India will double the tax on coal production and promote electric vehicles and renewable-energy projects to balance out emissions from coal-fired power plants. The world’s third-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases will raise the duty on coal to 200 rupees […]