Big Banks Make a Dangerous Bet on the World’s Growing Demand for Food

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By Erica GoodeMar 7, 2021, 5:00 am364 pts
While banks and asset managers are promising to divest from fossil fuels, they are expanding investments in high-carbon foods and commodities tied to deforestation. By Georgina Gustin As global banking giants and investment firms vow to divest from polluting energy companies, they’re continuing to bankroll…

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