How sustainable digital finance can unlock a low-carbon economy

Nov 11, 2020

Windmills are seen at a wind farm in Palm Springs, California, February 9, 2011. California aims to slow climate change by putting a price on carbon -- a low, low starting price. The program is the last, keystone step in a controversial half-decade push to green the state's business for the good of the planet and the economy. Picture taken February 9, 2011. To match Special Report CARBON-CALIFORNIA/ REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENERGY ENVIRONMENT) - GM1E72H1RPZ01

The renewable energy investment opportunity alone is estimated to reach $1 trillion per annum Image: REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

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