Canadian banks increased fossil fuel funding in 2024 despite record heat, report says / Globe and Mail / Canada
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 12:22 pm permalink
Reports reveal that major Canadian banks significantly increased their fossil fuel investments in 2024—even as record heat raises serious environmental alarms. The enhanced financing positions them among the world’s top backers of fossil fuels, igniting a debate over economic gains versus climate responsibility.
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