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"Rich Nations Must Make Pandemic Recovery Plans Green: Global Investors"

"The world’s richest nations must ensure their COVID-19 recovery plans are sustainable and help meet the goals of the Paris climate accord, according to leading global investor groups that together manage trillions of dollars in assets."

Source: Reuters, 05/05/2020

"Fed Changes Open Door for More Drillers to Get Loans"

"The Federal Reserve revamped its Main Street Lending Program in ways that will allow battered oil companies to qualify for the aid after industry allies lobbied the Trump administration for changes."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 05/04/2020

Fossil Firms Linked To Trump Get Millions In Virus Small Business Aid

"US fossil fuel companies have taken at least $50m in taxpayer money they probably won’t have to pay back, according to a review of coronavirus aid meant for struggling small businesses by the investigative research group Documented and the Guardian. A total of $28m is going to three coal mining companies, all with ties to Trump officials, bolstering a dying American industry and a fuel that scientists insist world leaders must shift away from to avoid the worst of the climate crisis."

Source: Guardian, 05/04/2020

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