Singapore's three local banks are facing greater scrutiny for their lending to coal-fired power plants in the region, over fears the projects will exacerbate climate change by locking in years of polluting emissions.
The banks say coal financing is meeting an investment need. And a rapid switch to renewable energy is not feasible for now, they add - though they also say they aim to progressively encourage customers to take a greener path.
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