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Bloomberg· 2025-10-31 17:01
RT Bloomberg New Economy (@BBGNewEconomy)The planet is getting hotter — and so is the urgency to act. From $100B+ in annual losses to rising seas, our response will shape humanity’s future.A key theme at #BloombergNewEconomy Forum, November 19–21in Singapore. https://t.co/Ed2uAXAtOf https://t.co/tSZQzcTlki ...
‘You can’t eat electricity’: how rural solar farms became Britain’s latest culture war
The Conversation· 2025-10-31 14:26
Core Viewpoint - The ongoing conflict between green energy initiatives, particularly solar farms, and traditional farming practices in rural Britain highlights a cultural divide, with political parties like Reform UK leveraging this tension for electoral gain [1][4][5]. Group 1: Political Dynamics - Sean Matthews, leader of Reform UK in Lincolnshire, opposes the construction of solar farms, indicating a broader political strategy to position the party as a defender of traditional farming against renewable energy initiatives [1][2]. - Reform UK's funding sources, primarily from fossil fuel interests (approximately 92%), suggest a potential conflict of interest in their anti-renewable stance [2]. - The party aims to mobilize rural voters by framing solar energy projects as a threat to traditional farming, despite evidence of farmer support for climate action [4][5]. Group 2: Farmer Sentiment and Climate Change - Research indicates that 80% of UK farmers are concerned about climate change's impact on their livelihoods, with 87% reporting reduced productivity due to extreme weather [5]. - The identity of farmers as food producers is challenged by the push for energy production through solar farms, leading to a conflict between agricultural productivity and renewable energy goals [6][7]. - The narrative that "you can't eat electricity" reflects farmers' concerns about food security being compromised by land conversion for solar energy [7][8]. Group 3: Economic Implications - The transition to solar energy can lead to significant economic disparities, as tenant farmers may lose productive land without compensation, while landowners benefit financially from energy contracts [9][10]. - The principle of a just transition is at stake, as tenant farmers face potential losses while landowners gain lucrative contracts, raising questions about fairness in renewable energy deployment [10][11]. - Effective green policies must ensure that local communities benefit from renewable energy projects to mitigate opposition and foster support [11][12]. Group 4: Community Engagement and Solutions - Initiatives that involve local communities in renewable energy projects, such as Cwm Arian Renewable Energy, demonstrate a model for fairer deployment that can support local economies [12]. - Highlighting the economic benefits of renewable energy, such as reduced energy costs (estimated at £104 billion from wind energy), could help alleviate resistance from the farming community [13]. - The challenge remains to integrate farmers' voices into the green transition, ensuring they are seen as partners rather than obstacles to achieving climate goals [14].
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Bloomberg· 2025-10-31 14:00
RT Bloomberg Live (@BloombergLive)At #BloombergGreen @BloombergLive bring together top leaders from business, finance, policy, academia and NGOs for candid discussions in Sao Paulo focused on creating solutions to support the goals set forth at #COP30.Conversations kick off 11/4 at 9:00 AM BRT! https://t.co/Vz5KSv79nI ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-10-31 13:28
RT Bloomberg New Economy (@BBGNewEconomy)Billions in climate losses go uninsured each year.Maria Mateo Iborra, Co-Founder & CEO of IBISA and a 2025 Bloomberg New Economy Catalyst, is closing that gap with satellite-driven insurance protecting 600K+ people across Asia and Africa from climate shocks. #BloombergCatalysts https://t.co/ItvmbUzwR2 ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-10-31 00:46
Collaboration & Research - Scientific institutions in China and Japan are planning a collaborative effort on typhoon observations and research [1] - The collaboration aims to study and understand the increasing destructiveness of typhoons due to warming temperatures [1] Environmental Impact - Warming temperatures are identified as a key factor in making typhoons more destructive [1]
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The Economist· 2025-10-30 22:45
Environmental Impact - New research highlights countries most affected by heat, wildfires, and disease [1]
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Bloomberg· 2025-10-30 17:30
European leaders are likely to show up in force at COP30 despite concerns that some of the world’s biggest emitters will shun the climate conference in Brazil https://t.co/wxDbVbAs3I ...
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BBC News (World)· 2025-10-30 16:23
What is COP30 and why does it matter? https://t.co/BMGOKJZ6NE ...
Robotics begin building sustainable homes
CNBC Television· 2025-10-30 15:43
This climate resilient triple condo wasn't built on this Boston street. And it wasn't built just by humans. It was built in a nearby microactory using robotics.Boston-based startup Reframe Systems is starting small with a big idea. >> You actually need to invent a new manufacturing system where you can produce different types of homes that meet unique site conditions like the one behind me, but also be able to produce these with really low fixed cost. Enti and his co-founders were former leaders at Amazon R ...
Exclusive: State Street takes US fund arm out of climate group
Reuters· 2025-10-30 12:02
Core Viewpoint - State Street, the world's third-largest asset manager, is withdrawing most of its operations from the main global climate coalition, indicating a significant shift in its strategy towards climate-related initiatives [1] Group 1: Company Actions - State Street is pulling the bulk of its operations out of the climate coalition, which suggests a reevaluation of its commitment to climate-related investments [1] - The decision comes despite the coalition's efforts to retain members, highlighting potential challenges within the coalition's framework [1] Group 2: Industry Implications - The withdrawal of a major player like State Street from the climate coalition may signal broader trends in the asset management industry regarding climate commitments and investment strategies [1] - This move could impact the coalition's influence and effectiveness in driving climate-related initiatives across the industry [1]