Report Shows Disparity of US Investment in Renewables & Fossil Fuels
Susanna Murley on September 25th, 2009
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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How much money has passed thru your hands in a lifetime?
It would be hard for me to calculate. But what i do know is that I don't want my tax dollars going to the oil and coal industries!
FYI – "G20 Leaders Debate Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies to Curb Global Warming" (http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/09/25/g20...
Looks like they got your message Susanna. I hope that they agree to a rapid 'phase out' of oil and coal subsidies.
FYI – (“G20 Leaders Debate Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies to Curb Global Warming”
Looks like they got your message Susanna. I hope that they agree to a rapid ‘phase out’ of oil and coal subsidies.
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