Global fossil fuel subsidies almost doubled in 2021, analysis finds
by Damian Carrington Environment editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#633SA)
Support amid huge industry profits is a roadblock' to tackling climate crisis, says International Energy Agency
Global public subsidies for fossil fuels almost doubled to $700bn in 2021, analysis has shown, representing a roadblock" to tackling the climate crisis.
Despite the huge profits of fossil fuel companies, the subsidies soared as governments sought to shield citizens from surging energy prices as the global economy rebounded from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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