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Melodie Michel

Melodie Michel

Melodie is chief reporter at CSO Futures. After writing about finance and trade for more than a decade, she completed a master's degree in CSR to hone her skills as a sustainability journalist.
May
25
Governments raised US$107bn in carbon taxes last year

Governments raised US$107bn in carbon pricing revenue last year

“Carbon pricing can play an important role in allowing countries to determine their own energy mix."
2 min read
May
25
Europe’s sustainable funds back to positive inflows after 'difficult 2025'

Europe’s sustainable funds back to positive inflows after 'difficult 2025'

"European sustainable funds nonetheless continue to face significant headwinds."
2 min read
May
22
SBTi shares ‘clear shift’ in strategy to better support real-world decarbonisation

SBTi shares ‘clear shift’ in strategy to better support real-world decarbonisation

“This is the result of wide consultation and 10 years of learning."
3 min read
May
21
US$600bn needed annually to revive stalled building decarbonisation

US$600bn needed annually to revive stalled building decarbonisation

In 2024, renewables supplied just 17.3% of buildings’ energy demand.
2 min read
May
21
Fashion brands ask governments to make circularity profitable

Fashion brands ask governments to help make circularity profitable

"Today, this business model is still economically penalised."
2 min read
May
20
Anthropic-xAI deal sparks growing concerns over environmental impact of AI gold rush

Anthropic-xAI deal sparks growing concerns over environmental impact of AI gold rush

CSOs have a small window of opportunity to nudge the industry towards responsible practices.
4 min read
May
20
Rebound Returns Head of Sustainability Inge Bujakiewicz-Baars on why circularity is not simply a logistics issue

Rebound Returns Head of Sustainability Inge Bujakiewicz-Baars on why circularity is not simply a logistics issue

"The appetite for sustainability and circularity goes up and down."
6 min read
May
19
Stellantis announces low-cost electric car to support Europe’s electrification

Stellantis announces low-cost electric car to support Europe’s electrification

2 min read
May
19
Australia’s financial regulator notes gaps in first wave of mandatory sustainability disclosures

Australia’s financial regulator notes gaps in first wave of mandatory sustainability disclosures

In general, ASIC says standardised requirements are driving more consistency and comparability.
2 min read
May
18
Zero-emissions truck mandate would cut inflation and transport costs in the UK

Zero-emissions truck mandate would cut inflation and transport costs in the UK

The largest annual increase in consumer inflation caused by a zero emissions HGV mandate is 10 times smaller than the impact of the current oil price shock.
2 min read
May
18
Germany set to exceed 2030 emissions budget despite projections

Germany set to exceed 2030 emissions budget despite projections

Germany’s emissions could exceed the budget by 60 to 100 million tonnes of CO2e.
2 min read
May
15
Wind turbine installation up 23% last year – GWEC highlights ‘impressive growth’

Wind turbine installation up 23% last year – GWEC highlights ‘impressive growth’

"A testament of the wind sector’s growing importance as a source of reliable, homegrown renewable energy at a time of turmoil."
2 min read