Report: World’s fossil fuel subsidies surged to $1 trillion after Ukraine invasion

Grist
By Jake BittleFeb 21, 2023, 11:00 am223 pts
Even as European countries rolled out a suite of climate-friendly policies over the past year, they also provided an unprecedented volume of subsidies for continued fossil fuel use: The United Kingdom slashed its tax on gasoline and sent out government payments to help people heat their homes with natural gas.…

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