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Fed’s reluctance to go green will cost the Earth

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Central banks don’t think they can do much about the environment. The European Central Bank has introduced some climate considerations into its bond portfolio, while cautioning that fighting global warming is for politicians, not monetary wonks. The U.S. Federal Reserve has done even less, arguing it should not tackle climate change without an explicit order from Congress.

Source: Fed’s reluctance to go green will cost the Earth | Reuters

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