Only a broad-based financial transaction tax will be effective SULEIKA REINERS 26 April 2014 A well constituted financial transaction tax (FTT, or Tobin tax) can not only reduce levels of inequality but also curb some of the destructive elements of financial activity and make a positive contribution to economic growth. Just …
NewNet Daily October 11th
Essential industry insights: cleantech, renewables, sustainability 9 October Today’s Top Stories Brazil’s development bank ploughs $274.5m into wind Solar materials company NovoPolymers attracts investment from Capital-E Fiera Axium and MetLife acquire 62MW of solar capacity Waste2Tricity raises £1m for international growth Electranova Capital invests in smart building provider Enlighted Company » …
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Alliance of business and green groups supports Government announcement on carbon targets
An alliance of the UK’s largest businesses and environmental groups welcome yesterday’s commitment to a legally binding target to reduce carbon emissions to 2027. They state that strong and clear action on climate change is essential for long-term economic growth, jobs and competitive advantage. In an open letter to the …