Why 'green' finance isn't always as sustainable as it seems

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Nov 2, 2025, 3:00 pm182 ptsTrendingTop
In the wake of the 2007–08 global financial crisis, green finance has been increasingly celebrated as a way to tackle environmental challenges. Banks, investment funds and insurers have rolled out a growing range of green products, from green bonds to sustainability-linked loans. This momentum is encouraged…

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