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Centrica, Nestle, Swatch among companies exposed to physical climate risks-investors
European energy firms Centrica and Galp, food group Nestle and watchmaker Swatch are among 50 companies worldwide that are highly exposed to physical climate risks, investors with $10 trillion in assets say.
Power drinkers - Aussie brewer offers beer for excess solar energy
How about a cool beer in exchange for your excess solar power? That's the offer from Asahi Group's Carlton and United Breweries in Australia, serving up Victorian Bitter to households who have rooftop solar power to spare, in what the companies involved believe to be a world first.
Shift to renewable energy eases key environmental burdens, EU says
Europe's shift from fossil fuel-based electricity to renewable sources has reduced environmental problems while also cutting the greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change.
Biden may cancel Keystone XL pipeline permit as soon as his first day in office
Saudi Crown Prince launches zero-carbon city in NEOM business zone
EU price on pollution hits record high in early 2021
Explainer: How does Canada's Clean Fuel Standard policy work?
Canada published the draft Clean Fuel Standard this month, which is central to the ruling Liberal Party's commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions 30% below 2005 levels by 2030.