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Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
The Bank of England will stop accepting bonds linked to thermal coal for key loans starting in October, a decision climate campaigners describe as a victory. The move targets assets tied to one of the most polluting industries, aiming to pressure commercial banks to reconsider fossil fuel-related holdings.
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