Without Japanese public funding, Australia’s LNG boom would have slowed
Workers lay pipe during construction of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion on farmland, in Abbotsford, B.C. in May 2023.
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The Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline is a bad deal for Canadians, the federal government and our planet. The only question now is how best to mitigate the damage.
Anti-carbon tax protesters wave signs and chant slogans as they block a westbound lane of the Trans Canada highway near Cochrane, Alta., on April 1, 2024.
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Never mind the carbon tax. Tax breaks and public spending for fossil fuel companies cost taxpayers billions every year and hurt the environment.
Nigeria’s labour groups stage a protest over economic hardship caused by the removal of the fuel subsidy in Lagos.
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With many countries planning fossil fuel production increases and continuing subsidies, negotiators have their work cut out for them when the COP28 climate summit begins.
Our research shows the world is not on track to achieve any of the Sustainable Development Goals. But with decisive action, we can still achieve a fairer, more sustainable and prosperous future.
Not only is deforestation unsightly. Fewer trees also mean less precious carbon sinks to absorb anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions.
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Any smart climate strategy will need to simultaneously move away from fossil fuels and protect biodiversity, including through carbon sink preservation and a shift toward sustainable agriculture.
How long should a solar subsidies, or any subsidy, last?
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While Congress considers new renewable energy incentives, Texas’ sprawling wind farms tell a story about renewable energy ownership in the US – and who benefits from subsidies.
For expensive oil and gas to be politically acceptable, two things must happen.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland has left the door open to maintaining Canada’s position as a green leader among G20 nations.
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Rich nations need to provide far greater climate adaptation financing to low income countries and plug the holes that siphon their limited fiscal resources to tax havens.
My new research shows Australia has spent more subsidising fossil fuel research indirectly via research and development tax credits than directly via grants.