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Nov 3, 2021

Big banks and insurers vow to help reach carbon neutral by 2050

From the BBC World Service: Now, 450 of the world’s biggest banks and insurers have signed up to a climate coalition led by former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney. But, environmental campaigners have questioned the sincerity of their commitments. Plus, Australia and New Zealand ratify the world’s biggest trade deal, which won’t include the United States. And, as central bankers try to figure out what to do about rising prices, we go to an English farm to find out how big a problem inflation really is in Britain.

Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney explained at COP26 how his Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero works.
Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney explained at COP26 how his Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero works.
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