Global financial sector dropping key green pledges as Trump takes office
Banks, asset managers and industry groups move to accommodate US president’s anti-net zero stance
The second Trump administration is expected to strike a blow to efforts to align the global financial sector with the path to net zero, with banks, asset managers and industry groups already moving to accommodate the incoming president’s avowed policy of “drill, baby, drill”.
As authorities declared 2024 the hottest on record, atmospheric carbon dioxide leapt by a record amount and fires ravaged Los Angeles, a key private sector climate alliance, the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) abandoned a requirement that members be aligned to the Paris agreement.
Continue reading...
Read more at The Guardian
-
Trump Will Take Office as a Crypto Billionaire
The Trump family’s new crypto tokens, which went on sale over the weekend, have soared in value — along with crypto markets in general.The New York Times - 4h -
Trump takes presidential oath of office
Watch as President Trump is sworn in to serve as the 47th president as he takes the presidential oath administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.NBC News - 3h -
What to know as Trump prepares to take office again
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in Monday to once again take control of the White House. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi reports on what to expect from Trump's inaugural ...CBS News - 8h -
Trump Takes Office, and the TikTok Roller Coaster
Plus, women’s history on the National Mall.The New York Times - 9h -
I.R.S. Commissioner to Quit as Trump Takes Office
Mr. Trump has said he plans to nominate Billy Long, a former Republican congressman, to the role.The New York Times - 3d -
NATO takes over key asset before start of Trump term
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story NATO takes over Polish air defenses from United States The ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Gilts take the global strain
As yields rise around the globe, UK government bonds have been put in a difficult placeFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
China’s box office takings drop by a quarter as viewers turn to streaming
Lack of blockbusters, pandemic aftereffects and hard economic times blamed for 2024 slumpFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
US relaxes green hydrogen rules in race to boost sector
Biden administration’s Treasury delays stricter requirements for claiming tax credits ahead of Trump’s returnFinancial Times - Jan. 3
More from The Guardian
-
Trump announces slew of hardline executive actions on day one and attacks Biden over pre-emptive pardons – live
Trump airs familiar grievances in first speech of second term; Biden pardons members of his family before leaving office. Trump sworn in as 47th president Factchecking Trump’s inaugural ...The Guardian - 17m -
Factchecking Trump’s inauguration speech, from inflation to healthcare
Following up on key claims made by 47th US president during his day one address. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Donald Trump repeatedly made false and misleading claims during his ...The Guardian - 39m -
Can Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America?
President plans to sign an order to change the name within the US – but other countries would not have to follow suit. In his inaugural speech , Donald Trump repeated his intention to rename the ...The Guardian - 18m -
Trump inauguration: Zuckerberg, Bezos and Musk seated in front of cabinet picks
Stagecraft comes under fire from Trump critics as sign of oligarchy and the powerful influence they wield. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates The stagecraft of Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 1h -
A rebrand, not a revolution: our panel reacts to Trump’s inauguration speech | Panel
While today’s speech certainly struck a more measured tone than his 2017 address, it was still Trump through and through. The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s inauguration: fear, division and the ...The Guardian - 27m
More in World
-
Chelsea v Wolves: Premier League – live
Premier League updates from the 8pm GMT kick-off Live scores | Tables | Top scorers | And email Scott 2 min: James hits the corner long and Jackson gets on the end of it at the far ...The Guardian - 13m -
Trump announces slew of hardline executive actions on day one and attacks Biden over pre-emptive pardons – live
Trump airs familiar grievances in first speech of second term; Biden pardons members of his family before leaving office. Trump sworn in as 47th president Factchecking Trump’s inaugural ...The Guardian - 17m -
Live Updates: As Cease-Fire Takes Hold, Gazans Return to Destroyed Homes
Gazans were surveying the vast damage to their neighborhoods on Monday as anxious Israelis awaited news about the condition of the hostages.The New York Times - 18m -
Can Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America?
President plans to sign an order to change the name within the US – but other countries would not have to follow suit. In his inaugural speech , Donald Trump repeated his intention to rename the ...The Guardian - 18m -
A rebrand, not a revolution: our panel reacts to Trump’s inauguration speech | Panel
While today’s speech certainly struck a more measured tone than his 2017 address, it was still Trump through and through. The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s inauguration: fear, division and the ...The Guardian - 27m