Energy, Environment & Transport

Governmental support of fossil fuels no longer defensible

At a meeting this week in Washington, fossil fuel subsidies should be prioritised in the discussion, so that renewable energy sources can at last be fully exploited, writes Maeve McLynn.

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Support for the fossil fuel industry has to end now. [eutrophication/Flickr]

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Updated: 01-10-2024

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