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'Times' Letter of the Day

"The Times recent leading article calling for the abandonment of the UK’s clean power target misunderstands the economic and strategic case for clean energy", writes Anupama Sen. "Far from being an 'ideological obsession', decarbonising the power grid is a practical necessity." 

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Can AI make corporations’ climate conduct more transparent?

Raconteur interviewed Dr Benjamin Franta on CLARA, an AI tool built by his team that can produce fast, accurate reports on fossil fuel company activities. “By increasing accountability, we hope AI can be a leveller – not just something big companies use for their own interests but also something people can use to hold corporations accountable," said Dr Franta. 

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Europe's CEOs are in a precarious position

An in-depth Danish language interview with Professor Mette Morsing, Director of the Oxford Smith School, in Danish weekly Mandag Morgan sets out the precaious position of European CEOs when it comes to sustainability. Professor Morsing warns that "neither market forces nor idealists can solve the task alone," but instead a strong business case for sustainability needs to be made.  

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Family-friendly offices can create mother of all work cultures

A recent study found almost half of pregnant women and maternity leave returners had a negative experience at work. "There seems to be a ‘danger zone’ for women in their thirties, where parenthood can lead to reducing working hours, stepping back from leadership roles and making less money," said Lucy Erickson, Head of Strategic Communications at the Oxford Smith School. “Supporting mothers during this time has the potential for outsized impact, because it sets up their career trajectory and earning potential for the rest of their lives.”

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Trump’s corporate critics fall silent

Corporate silence doesn’t necessarily mean every major tech company is abandoning its clean energy and climate goals, Kaya Axelsson told Politico. “People are pretty freaked out... Being loud and proud might be risky for companies right now.”