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Why the World Bank’s climate mission is being stymied
FromPOLITICO Energy
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8 minutes
Released:
Apr 17, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
The World Bank, which begins its spring meetings today in Washington, is
expected to play a key role in helping world governments fight climate
change by giving them financing. But their efforts are facing
geopolitical battles and key funding questions. POLITICO’s Zack Colman
breaks down the bank’s obstacles and the climate stakes. Plus, the U.S.
grid could support nearly 100 gigawatts of new power through relatively
simple technology upgrades according to a new report released by the
Department of Energy.
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Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
expected to play a key role in helping world governments fight climate
change by giving them financing. But their efforts are facing
geopolitical battles and key funding questions. POLITICO’s Zack Colman
breaks down the bank’s obstacles and the climate stakes. Plus, the U.S.
grid could support nearly 100 gigawatts of new power through relatively
simple technology upgrades according to a new report released by the
Department of Energy.
For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch,
our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch
And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy
newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro:
https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
Released:
Apr 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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