Increased recognition from governments, institutions, and even parts of the financial sector of the role of fossil fuels in climate change represents a sea change from where we were even just a few years ago. The importance of phasing out oil and gas are now featured in climate policy discussions across all sectors.
Author: Elizabeth Bast
People vs. Fossil Fuels: Why Biden must act now to confront fossil fuels
Today Iâm risking arrest as a part of the People vs Fossil Fuels week of action in Washington, D.C. The climate emergency is here and we know fossil fuels are the cause.
Itâs been 25 years since the Ogoni 9 â why are governments still funding fossil fuels?
To do anything less than stopping all public money to fossil fuels dishonors the memory and sacrifices of Saro-Wiwa, the Ogoni 9, and countless others who have risked and lost their lives to defend their lands and communities.
New Report: African Development Bank Falls Short on Clean Energy Access
As the African Development Bank (AfDB) kicks off its first-ever Africa Investment Forum in South Africa, a new report finds that the AfDBâs own support for the most cost-effective energy access solutions lags far behind what is needed â in contrast to its world-leading pledge to scale up energy access on the continent.
Upcoming G20 Summit in Buenos Aires and Argentinaâs Energy Future
Argentina is on the brink of an oil and gas production explosion, with its top shale plays forecasted to vastly increase oil and gas production in the country through mid-century. The annual summit for the Group of 20 countries, which will be held in Buenos Aires at the end of November next year, seems set to serve as a boost for this development.
Fact Sheet: Despite Paris Agreement, Governments Still Fund Billions in Fossil Fuel Finance Each Year
Instead of funding clean energy solutions, G20 governments and multilateral development banks still overwhelmingly fund the problem, averaging nearly $72 billion per year in public finance for fossil fuels compared to less than $19 billion per year for renewable energy.
G20 support to fossil fuel production: Who are the leaders and the laggards?
Oil Change International and Overseas Development Institute released a new report today, âEmpty Promises: G20 subsidies to oil, gas and coal production,’ documenting government support from G20 countries to the fossil fuel industry.
Empty promises: G20 subsidies to oil, gas and coal production
G20 country governments are providing $444 billion a year in subsidies for the production of fossil fuels. These governments are propping up the production of oil, gas and coal, most of which can never be used if the world is to avoid dangerous climate change, and undermining national climate commitments.
The Cost of Subsidizing Fossil Fuel Production In Turkey
The Cost of Subsidizing Fossil Fuel Production In Turkey: Why Turkey Should Implement the G20 Commitment To Phase Out Fossil Fuel Subsidies Oil Change International and 350.org September 2015 Market distorting subsidies to fossil fuels contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and impede the transition to sustainable, low-carbon development. In 2009, G-20 countries committed to phase out âinefficientâ fossil fuel … Read More
Analysis: Public Finance from Rich Nations Driving Fossil Fuel Expansion Globally
This analysis finds that over the last decade, export credit agency financing has played a significant role in supporting coal power generation globally. Most alarmingly, OECD export credit financing for coal has substantially increased in recent years.