Marina Lopes

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The Rise of Carbon-Neutral Neighborhoods

So far 22 cities have joined the global carbon-neutral cities alliance.

By Marina Lopes and And Video by Andrew D. Johnson

Why Top Brands Are Encouraging Customers to Buy Second-Hand

Companies are turning to resale, repair, and rental models to extend the life of garments, reduce waste, and lower their carbon footprint.

By Marina Lopes

Michelle Tan: TIME100 Climate

Under the leadership of Michelle Tan, Singapore is cleaning up the murky carbon exchange market, making it more accessible, transparent, and accurate for all players. Southeast Asia holds some of the world’s most valuable carbon...

By Marina Lopes

Hiroyuki Mori: TIME100 Climate

Hiroyuki Mori, the executive vice president of the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security’s (JOGMEC) energy portfolio, has rallied Asian importers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to harness their collective influence and drive down...

By Marina Lopes

Teresa Ribera: TIME100 Climate

Teresa Ribera, the European Union’s new competition and sustainability chief, is tasked with guiding Brussels’s ambitious sustainability efforts and clearing barriers to innovation. The newly appointed first executive vice president for a "clean, just, and...

By Marina Lopes

Hassatou N’Sele: TIME100 Climate

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has pioneered a new asset to scale up climate finance without burdening cash-strapped governments. Under the leadership of Chief Financial Officer Hassatou N’Sele, the AfDB introduced a $750 million...

By Marina Lopes

Lesley Ndlovu: TIME100 Climate

Lesley Ndlovu is bolstering Africa's climate resilience by providing fast insurance payouts to victims of climate change across the continent. Ndlovu’s African Risk Capacity Group (ARC), an insurer to African Union Member States, has pioneered...

By Marina Lopes

Wang Chuanfu: TIME100 Climate

Under founder and chief executive Wang Chuanfu’s leadership, BYD's advancements in battery technology have positioned the Chinese automaker as a global electric vehicle (EV) champion, showcasing the company’s engineering prowess and commitment to accessible, reliable...

By Marina Lopes
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