Taxpayers lose billions to coal subsidies

Grist
By Katie HerzogSep 17, 2015, 2:44 pm41 pts
Attention taxpayers: Your hard-earned cash is going into some very deep pockets. A new report reveals that American taxpayers spend billions annually on subsidies for coal, including tax breaks, government-funded infrastructure, and inexpensive leases on land. From The Guardian: The research examined the…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

This Is How Two Contra-rotating Propellers Can Make Ships More Energy Efficient 128

Researchers launch new Kansas Flood Mapping Dashboard 126

A new way for coastal planners to explore the costs of rising seas 124

Ford opens orders for the electric Bronco in China, starting at under $33,000 123

Weather Behind Past Heat Waves Could Return Far Deadlier 120

Can We Tap the Ocean’s Power to Capture Carbon? 118

Nature-inspired solution softens impacts of hard coastal structures 115

Concordia Researchers Model a Sustainable, Solar-Powered 15-Minute City 114

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.