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- Fossil fuels being subsidised at rate of $13m a minute, says IMF Thu, 24 Aug 23, 11:00pmOil, gas and coal benefited from $7tn in support in 2022 despite being primary cause of climate crisis
- Fossil fuel industry gets subsidies of $11m a minute, IMF finds Wed, 6 Oct 21, 5:00pmTrillions of dollars a year are ‘adding fuel to the fire’ of the climate crisis, experts say
- The Guardian: A $20+ Carbon Tax would Boost Economic Growth Mon, 19 Oct 20, 4:00pmFrom the "lets tax our way to prosperity" school of economics; According to Guardian author Greg Jericho, although it might seem like a massive carbon tax would hammer the economic recovery from Covid-19, the stimulus effect...
- World Bank and IMF must spearhead a green and inclusive recovery | Letter Thu, 15 Oct 20, 3:42amA group of European ministers and the EC’s commissioner for international partnerships call for measures to foster long-term resilience in the global economy and environment
- Now is the time for big infrastructure projects, says the IMF Tue, 6 Oct 20, 3:35amHigher public spending urged as way of boosting employment and GDP at relatively low cost
- Polémico proyecto de fracking en Argentina amenazado por la pandemia de coronavirus Mon, 4 May 20, 8:48pmEl confinamiento y la caída del precio del petróleo ponen en juego el futuro de un enorme yacimiento petrolífero argentino
- Coronavirus pandemic threatens controversial fracking project in Argentina Wed, 29 Apr 20, 5:00pmLockdown and oil price slump leave future of vast Argentinian shale project hanging in balance
- Coronavirus pandemic could prompt collapse of controversial fracking project Wed, 29 Apr 20, 5:00pmLockdown and oil price slump leave future of vast Argentinian shale project hanging in balance
- Annus mirabilis: all the things that went right in 2017 Tue, 26 Dec 17, 7:00pmIt was a tale of two years – the best of times and the worst of times. But not everything went wrong – from Mata’s 1% to orangutans, we look at the good
- Low fossil fuel prices hindering climate change fight, says IMF Thu, 3 Dec 15, 11:37pmInternational Monetary Fund suggests prolonged period of low oil, coal and gas prices could discourage further adoption of cleaner energy sources
- G20 countries pay over $1,000 per citizen in fossil fuel subsidies, says IMF Tue, 4 Aug 15, 3:00pmWorld’s leading economies still paying trillions in subsidies despite pledges to phase them out, new figures show
- G20 countries pay over $1,000 per citizen in fossil fuel subsidies, say IMF Tue, 4 Aug 15, 3:00pmWorld’s leading economies still paying trillions in subsidies despite pledges to phase them out, new figures show
- Why the IMF should not aid a Greek bailout Wed, 15 Jul 15, 5:10amEven if the country implements market reforms, VAT increases and pension cuts, its debt will still be too big to service – so why should the IMF contribute to a loan?
- EU benefits are about more than business – Greens welcome referendum | Letter from Natalie Bennett, Caroline Lucas and others Thu, 21 May 15, 3:16amThe last few days have seen a tussle between big businesses over whether or not Britain should stay in the EU. But a focus solely on corporate interests undermines the issues at the heart of this debate.
- Dirty air and disease: why we must end the subsidy of fossil fuels | Nicholas Stern Wed, 20 May 15, 9:47pmIMF evidence about hidden costs such as pollution, traffic accidents and climate change makes it apparent just how heavily subsidised the coal, oil and gas industries areThe world is starting to realise that fossil fuels...