The role of green finance in tackling the climate emergency

As US President Joe Biden prepares to host his virtual #climate summit on Earth Day, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said private money will be needed to help the country become carbon neutral. Finance plays a major role in this area, with '#green bonds' being used to fund investment in projects including renewable energy, public transport and low-carbon housing. Also today, we report from a French seaside town where businesses are preparing for Covid-19 restrictions to be lifted, so that visitors can return.

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[mishapurser]

There's no excuse for these policies not being put in place sooner. People have been demanding this for years.

[gamingtonight]

Smoke and mirrors, smoke and mirrors.