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June 18, 2025

Big Banks Financed $7.9 Trillion in Fossil Fuel Funding Since Paris Climate Deal Signed
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In other environmental news, a new report has revealed the world's
largest banks committed nearly $900 billion last year to finance coal,
oil and gas projects. That's a 23% increase over the previous year.
Altogether, the world's largest 65 banks have committed $7.9 trillion to
the fossil fuel industry since the Paris climate deal was reached 10
years ago.


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