A new report shows that $70.2 billion was given to the fossil fuel industry over the last seven years from government subsidies. Only $12.2 billion was given to renewables like wind and solar, in the same time period.
The study, released this week, is available through the Power Shift '09 site and here.
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Friday, 25 September 2009 10:05
Report Shows Disparity of US Investment in Renewables & Fossil Fuels
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A new report shows that $70.2 billion was given to the fossil fuel industry over the last seven years from government subsidies. Only $12.2 billion was given to renewables like wind and solar, in the same time period.
The study, released this week, is available through the Power Shift '09 site and here.
Read more>>
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