China’s CGN Wind issues RMB1bn ($161m) 5yr green bond with carbon-linked coupon Posted: Jun 15, 2014 by Sean Kidney China’s CGN Wind (link is external) has issued a one billion yuan (link is external), five year bond to finance wind energy developments in Inner Mongolia, Guangdong, Xinjiang and Gansu. …
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The World Bank and its ‘new’ Poverty Approach
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Clean Technica: Fiat 500e Starting At $32,500 (Leasing From $199/Month)
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Join us May 9th for a live FOUR YEARS. GO. talk
The Great Turning is under way. FOUR YEARS.GO. is escalating this most profound and important moment in human history. It’s time to CHANGE THE GAME, and transform how we live on this planet. Join us via webcast at the FOUR YEARS.GO. “Game Changing Summit” 6:30 pm to 9 pm PDT …