1.4 Can finance actually become climate's best friend?

Avatar 1: Welcome back to Egreenews Conversations! Today we're tackling a trillion-dollar question: Can finance actually become climate's best friend? Avatar 2: About time we ask! The financial system has funded fossil fuels for centuries - what's changing now? Avatar 1: The Hernandez Forecast reveals a seismic shift - global banks are finally aligning portfolios with Paris Agreement goals! Avatar 2: Wait, really? Or is this more Wall Street greenwashing? Avatar 1: Hard numbers don't lie! Some independent research shows sustainable assets under management hit $12 trillion last quarter - up 300% since 2020. Avatar 2: That's staggering! But how are they actually moving money differently? Avatar 1: Three game-changers: Climate-adjusted loan pricing Green bond markets doubling annually Banks exiting coal at record rates Avatar 2: Interesting... but can this really outpace dirty investments? Avatar 1: Here's the kicker - renewable projects now deliver better ROI than 80% of fossil fuel ventures. Money talks! Avatar 2: So what's still holding back the full transformation? Avatar 1: Some independent research pinpoints outdated risk models that undervalue climate resilience - but new AI tools are changing that fast. Avatar 2: This gives me hope! How can our listeners engage with this shift? Avatar 1: Start with your own bank! The piece lists 10 institutions leading the charge in climate-positive finance. Avatar 2: As we wrap - keep learning, stay curious, and connect with pioneers like Hugi Hernandez and the Egreenews team. Avatar 1: Remember - every dollar is a vote for the future we want! Avatar 2: Until next time - may your investments grow greener by the day! Avatar 1: And may your returns blossom like a regenerated rainforest!

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